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MemberThis is a cool idea! While it might seem small, raising awareness is the first step towards change.
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London Replaces Green Man Crosswalk Signals with Wheelchair Symbol - Wheelchair Travel
The iconic green man on London crosswalk signals has been replaced with another style of pedestrian — manual and electric wheelchair users!
schroth-sensei and Carlos7 Comments-
This is as awesome as the transgender symbols on the walk signs there.
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That’s really awesome that they’re bringing more awareness and representation to disabled access. Even small things like that can really make a difference in inclusion and visibility.
Reply to Tokyo Disney - getting & using electric wheelchair or scooter
Hi there,
Sorry for the delay! Yes, there are some wheelchair, motorized wheelchair and scooters available to rent.
Here is what is available to rent at Tokyo Disney:
https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdl/guide/babycar.html
If you are interested in renting longer term, you can reach out to Accessible Japan on their…
Anyone get up to and adventures or shenanigans this weekend?
I was supposed to go to a small community event to see my friend who has a food truck, but her daughter (who has a medical condition) had a fever and couldn’t go. So, just puttered around at home and watched travel videos 💦
Reply to Wheelchair accessible kei vans
I was a great story, too bad it didn’t initiate any change in the market over the past 16 years 😢
Reply to Free Wheelchair from Tourist Offices in Tokyo and Kyoto
But, I’m not sure! If you find out that they do allow reservations and multi-day rentals, please let us know!
If you want, you can use the Accessible Japan rental form and I can suggest some places:
https://www.accessible-japan.com/renting-wheelchairs-hoists-japan/
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