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I recently saw someone suggest going over backwards. I know this might not be possible for those in powered chairs, and could even be too tricky for those in manual chairs too, but I do see the logic in it and I might give it a go myself next time I am faced with a cobbled street (which will likely be tomorrow seeing as my own street is cobbled 🙃).
Some details on accessibility down at Virginia Beach, VA!
https://theworldisaccessible.com/virginia_beach_accessibility/
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Virginia Beach, VA: The Complete Lowdown on Accessibility! -
Are you considering a trip to Virginia Beach but need to know what to expect in terms of accessibility? Look no further than this piece!
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Getting cold here in Japan – that looks nice!
It’s been 7 long months since I last updated my personal blog, but I finally put finger tips to keyboard and wrote something!
Have you heard of the Gaúcho’s? Famous in Argentina, Uruguay, parts of southern Bolivia, southern Chile, and most relevant to this sub-group, the south of Brazil! In this blog post I talk a bit about the broader…
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The Gaúcho DNA: Rio Grande do Sul's Proud Heritage! - Geordie Travels
September is a busy month in the land of Brazil's famous Gaúcho's, but what are the festivities really like and how is accessibility?
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Learned a lot – thanks!
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How have your experiences been when passing through airport security and/or dealing with TSA agents? A friend of mine recently had a really scary experience when she was taken to one side and made to wait, alone and unsure what was going on, for over half an hour. Her story is just like countless others, not just when dealing with security…
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Disability Discrimination at Airport Security: A TSA Nightmare -
Have you found yourself being discriminated against at airport security because of your disability? Julia Betancourt sure has and here she tells all.
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In Japan, the body check is done on the spot – which may be less desirable than in a private room if you get embarrassed easily. Though I have been called into a separate room once in Toronto I think.
I recently was stopped by security to check my battery (which cannot be removed from my wheelchair without a specialist) even though I had… Read more- View 1 reply
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While I have always been very respectfully treated, I have both heard and witnessed some pretty appalling things at security checkpoints. I feel like there is a real opportunity for some diversity training of staff here.
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Great article. I love hearing voices from around the world and really felt his passion.
Thanks for sharing!
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