Memberjulie
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When I was growing up in Canada there were no separate, gender-free toilets in Canada – you needed to use either the men’s or women’s. The was not fun when you are a boy and your mother is your caregiver. Even less fun when you get older!
@marj mentioned that the ROM now has a separate gender-free toilet available. Is this unique, or…
Hey everyone, I recently got to be on The Japan Times’ “Deep Dive” podcast. You can listen here if you are interested (or any podcast player)
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast/accessible-japan-disabilities/
japantimes.co.jp
Episode 97: Why a more accessible Japan is better for everyone
How can Japan become more inclusive and accessible as it moves beyond the Paralympic Games?
Italy is always on my “to visit” list, so this is exciting! Though, thought it was interesting – and frustrating – to hear about the ramps for the marathon. People with disabilities often get told their needs are not feasible, but for a marathon they’ll add ramps…?? Sorry, That is for a different…
www-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org
Venice plans wheelchair-accessible route
A wheelchair-accessible route from Piazzale Roma to St. Mark's Square is in the works.
These wheelchair ramps are made from Lego bricks!
What are some creative accessibility adaptations you have seen?I was doing a talk that was translated in realtime for the Government of Tokyo and they informed me that they would be using the phrase “person with an impairment”. I thought that maybe the translator had made a mistake and suggested they meant “person with a disability”. They said that it was a requirement from the IPC.
Here I am again, a…
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