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Carlos replied to the discussion Transportation Apps – and Accessibility in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology a year ago
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I use Google Maps and Street View before even going on the trip to learn how accessible the areas are where I will be. Doing that also helps with my anxiety, as I hate surprises. I want to be well-prepared, down to the type of pavement (concrete vs. cobblestone, etc.).
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Transportation Apps – and Accessibility in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology a year ago
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I have a few for looking at the accessibility of places (ie stores, restaurants etc) that can include train/subway stations, but not really designed for that. In general, I end up using Google Maps and then look up station maps to find info about things like which subway entrance has an elevator. So, lots of juggling. Google Maps just has…
gbgb started the discussion Transportation Apps – and Accessibility in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology a year ago
Transportation Apps - and Accessibility
Has anyone Evaluated the various transportation apps for accessibility?
There is an interesting article below that triggered…
theconversation.com
Transportation apps can make public transit more accessible for riders with disabilities. But many apps remain inaccessible due to the cost of adding features and the lack of regulations.
schroth-sensei replied to the discussion Adapted vehicle in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology a year ago
Hi Joy,
I’m not sure where you are located, but if you in the US may want to check out BraunAbility (https://www.braunability.com/us/en.html). I know they work with some SUV’s, however I cannot say if they do what you’re looking for. I don’t work for them (and I’m not really a car guy), but we’ve own two different vans with modifications for…
Joy started the discussion Adapted vehicle in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology a year ago
I am posting this on as many disability sites as possible because I’m looking for something “out of the box.” I’m looking for a way to modify an SUV for a driver who uses a manual wheelchair and can not walk. There is nothing on the market that fits my needs and wants. I really don’t want to spend the money it costs for the existing…
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