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There are accessible rental options, but not at every rental location. A common lift-equipped van is the Toyota Hi-Ace, but there are mini-van options with ramps in the back – just be sure to measure and be sure your husband can fit in. I use an Invacare power wheelchair and can get in some if I recline my backrest. If we are going to do…
Looking forward to the results …
cbsnews.com
Testimony began Monday in the class action lawsuit filed against Lyft over its lack of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Interesting! I’ve never seen a combined list like this! (Usually just the “most” or “best”.) Thoughts on accuracy?
forbes.com
The Most And Least Accessible Cities In The U.S.
The Most And Least Accessible Cities In The U.S.
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I’ve been to Fresno, CA once and I will never do it again.
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I skimmed it so I don’t know if they addressed this but I am wondering how wide their sample was?
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Does a hotel brand matter for accessibility?
Do you find that certain brands do accessibility better than others? If so, does that matter when you make a decision about where to stay? ie if there are several options, you will likely choose the one you have had a good experience with.
MakWell, almost time for the Olympics and Paralympics, what are your thoughts on this commercial? I know some people opposed the London 2012 “Superhumans” commercial for making it look like everyone could overcome their disability. Is this better?
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This is much better. It goes after the usual ‘inspiration porn’ crap we see too much of.
Meanwhile, here in the States, no specific Paralympics commercials yet. For now, it’s clumped in with the Olympic ads from major corporations.
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I liked the “Considering what?” comment. I didnt get the relevance of the annoying man in the chair though, but loved seeing the paralympians performing.
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