MemberJoan Pahisa
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What are your plans?
I’m off to Atami to check out some accessibility!
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Enjoy. Heavy rain here so no big plans
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It is rainy here too. I was able to go visit and pet my favorite horses (they live across the street from me) they love the carrots we bring them. It’s local travel 🙂
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Last night, I attended Disneyland’s PRIDE NITE, coinciding with the first day of Disney Park’s new DAS (Disability Access Service) system. Here’s my experience, unvarnished:
Despite using a power wheelchair and having generalized anxiety disorder and chronic PTSD (from an abusive family, not war), I was denied DAS. This is what happened and why…
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What a disappointing start to the new system. Hopefully they will at least be listening to customer voices and try fix the problems (they created!)
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I love seeing heritage railroads like this making changes like this!
livewirecalgary.com
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…
Reply to AITCAP 2023 is concluded! We're sharing the Highlights and the Recordings
Hi GetAboutAble,
Today I finished watching all the AITCAP online conference. It took me quite a bit, as I had some busy months, but I’m really glad that I finally did it.
First of all, I would like to congratulate you on putting together such a nice conference and great group of panelists. Even though I’m not based in the Asia-Pacific region,…
Joan PahisaHave you been to any of these cities? Do they live up to the hype?
bbc.com
Four cities putting disabled travellers first
With one in six people living with disability, ensuring that cities around the world are accessible to all is vital. But which cities are doing it best, and how?
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Lived in Las Vegas for a while, although that was decades ago now, even back then it was easy to get around in a wheelchair and many attractions we very accessible (restaurants, shows, rides, fun themed areas/shops, etc.). It can be a lot of fun, but expect to spend a lot of money in the process (and that’s not counting the gambling!). If… Read more
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I’ve been to Vegas and London.
The Vegas Strip is very accessible IF all the street elevators are working. If not, you have to zig-zag through the casinos to get anywhere. Getting a cab to/from the airport and Strip is very easy. The cab drivers treat you like you’re like any other person needing a cab. Getting an accessible hotel room is… Read more- View 1 reply
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