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MemberHave you been to any of these cities? Do they live up to the hype?
bbc.com
Four cities putting disabled travellers first
With one in six people living with disability, ensuring that cities around the world are accessible to all is vital. But which cities are doing it best, and how?
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Lived in Las Vegas for a while, although that was decades ago now, even back then it was easy to get around in a wheelchair and many attractions we very accessible (restaurants, shows, rides, fun themed areas/shops, etc.). It can be a lot of fun, but expect to spend a lot of money in the process (and that’s not counting the gambling!). If… Read more
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I’ve been to Vegas and London.
The Vegas Strip is very accessible IF all the street elevators are working. If not, you have to zig-zag through the casinos to get anywhere. Getting a cab to/from the airport and Strip is very easy. The cab drivers treat you like you’re like any other person needing a cab. Getting an accessible hotel room is… Read more- View 1 reply
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Have you ever been held against your will at an airport?
wheelchairtravel.org
The Accessibility Feature All Airports Need (But Few Have) - Wheelchair Travel
Without this critical feature and accessible ground transportation, airports can effectively become prisons for wheelchair users.
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Oof, that’s rough. I thought there we buses to the Orlando airport, maybe it was too late though. Definitely not an ideal situation.
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LAX, BUR (Burbank, CA/Bob Hope Airport), and SNA (Orange County, CA/John Wayne Airport) all have sidewalks that leave the airport. Of course, this doesn’t mean drivers will always pay attention. I haven’t needed to use those sidewalks yet.
Generally, it’s known not to arrive late-night at an airport here in the States. In the places where… Read more
New regulations coming to the UK:
wheeliegoodtravelcompany.com
UK Government Propose Regulations to Improve Air Travel Access
By Jon Fletcher
Check the accessibility of “Three Royal Tombs in the west”!
Thank you for the pictures.
I would suggest reading this page: https://www.accessible-japan.com/mobility-scooters-japan/
In general for getting around on the street it should be fine, it is transportation that can be a bit of a potential challenge. Check if your scooter meets the requirements listed by JR (in above link) and then you can can…
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