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tabifolk replied to the discussion Tour Guide Radios in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 9 months ago
That is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing! Blocking out sounds can really help with hearing the audio.
For those with bluetooth wireless headphones, perhaps they could connect to the audioguide device with an adapter like this https://amzn.to/48BdU2E ? Would it work?
Valeriegbgb started the discussion Tour Guide Radios in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 9 months ago
This is just a minor suggestion for those that are hard of hearing and wish to go on guided tours.
I always save the throw away earphones that they distribute on most long flights.
When I go on a tour with a tour guide or visit a museum that supplies radio sets they usually have a single ear piece of questionable quality. I use the airline…
“Since users can check slopes in advance, it will be easier for them to get to their destinations. This will be useful in promoting accessible tourism,” said Takaaki Chin, director of the Hyogo institute.
mainichi.jp
Kobe lab, tech firm developing map app to check slope safety for wheelchair users - The Mainichi
KOBE -- A prototype app that determines route safety for wheelchair users has been jointly developed by a lab and a tech firm in this west Japan city.
schroth-sensei, alliejay and 2 others2 Comments-
Very important in a mountainous country like Japan!
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Agreed! Similarly, I have been saved by google street view when planning a route to an important meeting, but the issue wasn’t visible on the maps view. The shortest route had me going up a stairway with dozens of steps, if I hadn’t double checked it the detour may of made me late. An app like this would be welcome.
What do you think about this kangaroo-like wheelchair from Toyota?
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Interesting, I worry about the “tail” sticking too far out though for stair landing spaces that are small. Also, wonder if it can safely traverse taller steps.
wilson.93.david replied to the discussion Transportation Apps – and Accessibility in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology a year ago
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Try using google map’s street view to get a clear idea about the situation. Hope that works.
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