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Josh Grisdale posted an update in the group
a year agoAustralia a year agoI hate airplanes but for some reason I’d like to take a ride on a helicopter…
They should build a movable platform for transfers into the helicopter. There is a rickshaw company in Tokyo that does that.
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Gold Coast Helitours - accessible Gold Coast - Have Wheelchair Will Travel
There's no better way to appreciate the Gold Coast than with Gold Coast Helitours. From coast to mountains the view at sunset is spectacular.
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I thought a helicopter ride to the top of Mt. Fuji would be awesome myself, but only around it is available. But as you say, transferring in/out could be uncomfortable.
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I’m scared of flying (though never let it stop me seemingly…) and riding in a Helicopter is the last thing on earth I want to do 😛
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Josh Grisdale posted an update in the group
a year agoUnited States a year agoSeemed a bit like rose colored glasses but still, maybe better than where she came from?
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California's Accessibility Laws Let Wheelchair Users Actually Take a Vacation
Writer Sophie Morgan describes how, thanks to California's accessibility laws, she didn't have to stress out about how to navigate the Golden State as a wheelchair user.
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I don’t think she’s being too overly optimistic, most of the US is very accessible (not just CA). Across the many states I’ve visited and lived, I’ve never had to worry about accessibility for restaurants, theaters, stores, or even many state parks (though you can’t expect easy access for the latter). Usually looking up operating hour’s is…
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(If you dislike California, DO NOT read this.)
As a native Californian and Angeleno (Los Angeles native), I LOVE this article! I love it when visitors, especially those with disabilities, get to experience my hometown. [Insert Randy Newman’s song I LOVE LA here.]
So, why is it so accessible? It comes down to politics and activists. If you…
Reply to Do any taxi apps. in Japan offer WAV taxis?
You are very correct in your statements about the accessible taxi companies being small and independent. Which means they also usually don’t have English websites to find them either. Two notable exceptions are @oshidori and @wilgo who are on this site.
I didn’t realize you needed a Japanese phone number for Go and S.Ride. But I guess that…
Reply to Freedom of movement for differently abled and elderly
Great information and I love your desire to bring change!
I just signed the petition 👍
Reply to Power Wheelchair Rental within 2-3 weeks?
Latest (final?) update:
I had a meeting with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism and ANA (the airline).
The airline took the issue very seriously. In fact, it was taken to the president.
While I cannot describe details (they shared a breakdown of the communication timeline in the case etc), there was a communication…
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