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MemberGreat news! Hope it is acted upon quickly.
dailynews.com
LA Metro agrees to comply with ADA, improve access at Union Station
An investigation found the downtown Los Angeles train station was not accessible to disabled people
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I use this station often. I didn’t realize it wasn’t ADA-compliant. Admittedly, I’ve never used the restrooms there. The ramps from the platforms down to the main station walkway are a bit steep.
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No wheelchair access for going up The Gateway Arch in St Louis
Knowing what isn’t accessible is useful too. Had a discussion about the wheelchair accessibility of The Gateway Arch in St Louis on Twitter and someone sent this video. Definitely not possible in a wheelchair due to stairs and a really small lift up! But I’m glad to know before getting hopes up.
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“Accessibility For All Is Not A ‘Nice To Have’ – It Is A Must”! This insightful article by Caroline Casey highlights the urgent need for creating a more inclusive world, emphasizing that accessibility isn’t just a “nice-to-have” feature, but an absolute necessity.
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forbes.com
Accessibility For All Is Not A Nice To Have – It Is A Must
It is fair to say that there have been many horror stories regarding travel, and an abundance of evidence suggests that people with disabilities are not considered a key customer demographic.
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Interesting read!
Hi, Sorry that you had that experience.
Can you tell us what the station was? Unfortunately, mobility scooters can’t be used at some stations (you can search stations here: https://www.ecomo-rakuraku.jp/en). But since you got to the tracks without being stopped by staff, I assume that wasn’t the case here.
Two things I can think of:
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