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MemberI love seeing heritage railroads like this making changes like this!
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Heritage Park unveils custom built accessible train car
Taking part in a visit to the past at Heritage Park no longer means having to live with the decisions of past design. The park unveiled their newest train car—the Nightingale—on June 28, which is f…
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I went there aaaaaages ago and am pretty sure I used the bus because I remember waiting in the bus stop afterwards. So, I think it should be fine.
The closest station using a regular bus is likely Kuwana Station. The bus line said they are prioritizing accessibility but they also had a number to call to confirm about stations (likely…
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I have a few for looking at the accessibility of places (ie stores, restaurants etc) that can include train/subway stations, but not really designed for that. In general, I end up using Google Maps and then look up station maps to find info about things like which subway entrance has an elevator. So, lots of juggling. Google Maps just has…
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I would also add that nearly every drugstore, many supermarkets and even some convenience stores generally have adult diapers of some sort. So, you might be able to reduce that a bit…
So confused… how should I feel?!
The positive take would be it could possibly improve wheelchair development and street accessibility but… still…
Your thoughts?
straitstimes.com
Young people in Guangzhou commute in electric wheelchairs as e-bikes face tighter rules
The trend has reportedly sparked a backlash from some in China due to safety reasons. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Whilst that is NOT what wheelchairs are intended for, could it also have the positive effect of further ‘normalising’ disability? 🤔💭
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Medical equipment should only be used by those who need it. When everyone in China who needs a power wheelchair has one, THEN they can be used by others. Our chairs are not toys or nonessential alternatives. This goes for those who claim to have BIID, too. (BIID is when someone without a disability wants to be disabled.)
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