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Train travel in Japan for limited mobility travelers
We just spent 1 month in Japan, riding trains and taking taxis. The train system is excellent, once you figure out how it works. My husband has a cane and can only walk about 300 meters without resting. Buy all tickets at the information/help office at any station. Online didn’t work for us -even after many attempts. You have to make your…
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Many thanks for your in-depth article about train travel in Japan, happyorchid
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Possibly Travelling Alone and Terrified
Hi there,
I’m looking for advice on travelling alone as an electric wheelchair user. There’s a possibility that I might need to travel alone for a medical appointment as the person who I was hoping to accompany me to the appointment is being a bit flaky about it, I have to travel to Sudbury, Ontario next week (Oct.24th – Oct 26th); If I have to…
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Hi!
First of all, remember – we are all here to support each other.
I live in Japan now, but I was born and raised in Canada. I also use a power wheelchair and I travelled home by bus once by myself. I can understand it can be unnerving!
I find, personally, knowing what places look like before I go can be comforting. For example, using Google…
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Adding to what Josh has said, let someone back home know where you’re at. I post on my social media accounts where I’m staying at, the restaurants I eat at, and all the sites I visit. Even though I’m alone during most of my trips, I don’t feel alone.
Stick to major streets. Don’t go down alleys or shortcuts that seem deserted. Perhaps avoid…
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Michigan
I’m looking for low cost trips that are wheelchair accessible in the Michigan -Ohio area.
I am willing to pass on info on places I’ve gone that are low/no cost.
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Changi Airport’s New Calm Room Is a Beautiful Step Toward Truly Inclusive Travel
https://theworldisaccessible.com/changi-airport-calm-room-inclusive-travel-space/
theworldisaccessible.com
Changi Airport’s New Calm Room Is a Beautiful Step Toward Truly Inclusive Travel Singapore’s Changi Airport has unveiled its first sensory-friendly Calm Room, and I can’t help but feel a genuine sense of joy seeing something like this take shape. … Continue reading
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Airbnb and accessibility experiences
Normally I have avoided rental properties on Airbnb because I always felt a bit safer knowing there are staff nearby etc or of there was a problem with the room I could possibly switch by asking at the front desk.
I’ve come across a situation where the Airbnb may be better and more accessible than a hotel in the area…
What have your…
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Josh, this is the exact reason I haven’t considered an Airbnb property
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