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When you use the Shinkansen, you don’t need to look for station staff on the platform, and no one is waiting for you. Because you can board the train without the staff. Regarding
2), unfortunately, the Shinkansen has not yet opened from Kanazawa to Kyoto. Currently, it is open only to Tsuruga, which is quite far away. The only way to get…
Reply to US Accessibility Standards for Airlines Going Down for the Next Four Years?
While not an American, I’m gonna miss Pete Buttigieg, he genuinely seemed like a good person working to make things better.
As a non-American, I am concerned as carriers flying to the US have to follow its rules which means it can tend to ripple out to other countries.
Hopefully the airlines with have accessibility become a point of…
Hello,
Does anyone know of any countries where listing accessibility information on a tourist attraction or hotel’s website is a legal requirement?
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Did you mean countries and not counties?
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The European Accessibility Act requires businesses operating in Europe to make their products and services accessible to individuals with disabilities. This law applies to all companies except microenterprises (https://reciteme.com/news/accessibility-in-tourism/)
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Reply to JR Pass - Shinkansen wheelchair reserved seat
Great to hear, thanks for the update!
Reply to Possible future long term vacation
Hello and welcome to tabifolk
I also have CP and use a power wheelchair and have moved to Japan, so it is possible!
- Where ever you get the helpers, you will need to pay out of pocket. There is a huge lack of helpers here, so it is likely best to bring them with you. Even when I moved here I had someone from Canada with me for about 6 months…
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