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That sounds like a great article! Please share it with the group when it is published. 🙂 Actually, if you are interested in writing about your experience – particularly with rail – it would make for a very useful blog post on Accessible Japan. Let me know if you would be interested!
Also, we have a train group on tabifolk, Riding the Rails. …
Reply to Effect of tactile paving on steering of a Whill powerchair
You would think! But you would be surprised…
My (uneducated) guess is that they have some sort of “auto-assist” that senses the resistance of the bump and “helps” you over it. But in this case it launches you to the other side of the tactile blocks – very dangerous as you mentioned!
They really should warn people about this, and if there is…
Reply to Airplane Seat Cushion Ideas for Disabled Fliers
My cushion is a Jay J2. If I remove the whole thing, it is like a booster seat and my feet don’t touch the ground. There is a gel pad inside, but even when I tried this it didn’t seem to help. I think because the J2 is molded and the gel pads stay in the bum area, but when put on the flat seat, it just spreads out and loses its usefulness…
Airplane Seat Cushion Ideas for Disabled Fliers
Since I cannot walk I am pretty much glued to the airplane seat after transferring from my wheelchair. Even if I feel the set is OK when I first board the plane, after an hour I am very uncomfortable, and any longer than 3 hours becomes horrible.
Any suggestions for cushions to put on the seat to make it a bit more bearable? Preferably…
A good primer on flying. I would add to remember to check if your meds are legal in the country you are visiting or transiting through. Also, find a wheelchair repair company at your destination in case they do break your mobility device.
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Beyond Barriers: an accessible guide to air travel
In the second instalment of Beyond Barriers, a column dedicated to accessible travel, we provide an accessible guide to flying
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Nice article, but two things jumped out for me.
I have never heard of a “special declaration of interest” before. I don’t know how many travelers with disabilities know this even exists.
And, this: “Providing privacy when transferring onto an aisle chair or on board is expected but not mandatory.” Why would we need privacy? This is another… Read more- View 1 reply
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The “special declaration of interest” is not new to me, though up until my upcoming trip I’ve never brought something worth enough to declare (this time my power wheelchair will definitely qualify). Any cash and/or item worth a set amount or more (I believe it was US$9,000+ years ago, may be different now) that are checked-in are supposed to… Read more
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