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I’ve lived in the LA area for 45 of my almost 47 years, so I would be the best to answer. I’ll try to keep it brief.
The recommendation for any tourist to LA, regardless of physical ability, is to RENT A VEHICLE! The LA area is spread out very wide. Unlike NYC where the growth is upwards, ours is outwards. Having a car is as essential as…
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I agree with Josh. This shouldn’t be used as an alternative to making things accessible.
Now, I do see it being helpful in historic places that can not be made accessible at all, like historic homes (like Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland, in Memphis, TN) or natural destinations where adding paved surfaces could hurt nature.
For short distances, they’re okay. But, definitely not for long distances. You may not have enough time to use the restroom during restroom stops. Plus, the clientele on GREYHOUND isn’t always the best.
Unless you have absolutely no other choice, avoid taking the bus. Spend the extra money and fly. Take it from someone who has ridden GREYHOUND…
Amtrak is the only national train service here in the States. There are other train services, but they’re either for commuting between major cities (like between Miami and West Palm Beach, FL) in a state, service within a metropolitan area (like in Seattle, LA, and NYC), or for local attractions. We’re not a ‘train country’ like in Europe or…
maria and Josh GrisdaleUSA Disability Certificates for Tokyo Disney Resort Discounted Passes
In addition to the city of Tokyo, I’d like to go to the Tokyo Disney Resort. I saw that TDR has discounted passes for those with disabilities. But, they require a “disability certificate”.
Here, in the USA, we don’t have “disability certificates” issued by any government. Whenever we need disability verification, we just ask our doctors to write…
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