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MemberReply to Dealing with heat when traveling with a disability
I avoid traveling in the summer to whatever destination I want to go to.
As a kid, my last trip with my parents was a road trip to Memphis, TN (the US South, for those who don’t know). My parents hated luxury, so they thought it was okay, for a 2-week trip in July, to stay in a cabin with no air conditioning and no accessible showers at…
Reply to Transportation Apps - and Accessibility
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.).
Reply to How Far In Advance to Plan for 2025 World Expo in Osaka
No need to be embarrassed. Here in the States, nothing has been said yet. If I hadn’t gone in ’82, I wouldn’t have known World Expos even exist.
Thanks for the dates to avoid. I don’t want to go during Opening Week, as I want to go when all the glitches are fixed. Closing Week could have some good bargains, as vendors want to get rid of stock…
Reply to How Far In Advance to Plan for 2025 World Expo in Osaka
First, yes, I know the dates (April 13-October 13, 2025). If I go during my actual birthday, that would put me there in the summer. But, I don’t want to be there when it’s hot and muggy. I’ve been to humid places in the summer not by choice and I refuse to do that again! So, I’m open to other dates. But, it would also depend on whoever goes…
Reply to Help! Wheelchair Charger Broken
I googled “power wheelchair repair Tokyo” and found this: http://www.marudai-fukushi.com/ Not sure if they speak English, but you can try.
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