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Hello,
Kyoto can be very flat in the middle and very hilly around the outside! Once you get up to Kiyomizudera you can access most of the areas – but getting up the hill is quite a challenge!
I can look up the wheelchair availability for you, but, it might be best to rent a wheelchair for the entirety of your trip. Even if there is an…
Want to try this out so bad! I was worried about height, but it looks like it might be OK since there were a few people with headrests… would you try this out?
nbcbayarea.com
Cruise unveils self-driving vehicle that's wheelchair accessible
Autonomous vehicle company Cruise on Thursday unveiled what it’s calling the world’s first purpose-built, wheelchair accessible, self-driving vehicle.
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I would be open to this in a few years after they lower their accident rate. (They get into accidents too easily.)
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A good example of involving people with disabilities in the development/improvement of accessible tourism. (Hopefully they will expand to other types of disabilities in the future as well.)
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South Moravia Turns To Wheelchair Users To Test Accessibility in Tourist Sites
Wheelchair users who like to travel and discover new places are often limited by inaccessible terrain or unadapted facilities. Credit: South Moravian Tourism Centre. Brno, Oct 10 (BD) - Travelling can involve lots of added stress for people who use … Continue reading
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Wow, these are such great initiatives from the South Moravian Tourism Centre! I really hope this spreads across the whole Czech Republic, and it would be amazing if other countries followed their example as well. 😍
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It seems like Brno is not the only city in the Czech Republic that is wheelchair accessible. Prague is moderately accessible to wheelchair users. https://wheelchairtravel.org/prague/attractions/ Getting around is relatively easy on the partially accessible public transportation system.
Here’s another article that contains more information about…
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Reply to is a portable ramp useful in Tokyo ?
Great point! Yes, unnecessary for subways and trains.
Reply to is a portable ramp useful in Tokyo ?
YES!
If it is not a hassle for you to carry with you, then I would highly recommend it especially if you plan on going to restaurants/shops. Many have just one step and a ramp could really open up opportunities to enjoy your trip.
It could be helpful at some tourist attractions, but not likely as much.
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