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MemberDo you feel that VR experiences are good or bad for accessible travel?
On one hand, it allows people who cannot easily travel to go places they couldn’t otherwise go. But I’m always nervous it will become an excuse to not make places accessible (“instead of doing renovations we could just give them a VR helmet…”)
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I’ve tried a VR setup in a very limited capacity, and while it looks very cool, personally I have to pass on VR tours. I can’t turn my head enough, usually you hold controls in both hands so I can’t turn in wheelchair too, and the controllers are too awkward to use for my limited dexterity. So, it’s actually not accessible for me sadly. Even…
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I have not tried the helmet before, only virtual tours on computers. This may be ok for historical places that simply are impossible to adapt, but I think it should be used more as a last resort.
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Reply to Dining Out with a Wheelchair in Shinjuku Tokyo.
A restaurant with an accessible toilet in it can be veeeeeeery rare.
Does it need to be Shinjuku? Do you have a bit of a budget for it?
That is such a relief. Thank you for letting us know!
Reply to Wheelchair at airport
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There are 2-3 companies offering wheelchair rentals, but I don’t think any do direct-to-airport due to the increased costs (parking etc) and challenges.
But it certainly doesn’t hurt to get in touch with them early as they may not be able to needs then you will know to bring your own!
As for renting in Tokyo and returning in Osaka, one…
I’ll be sure to keep my eyes peeled!
If you have any questions, you know where to ask!
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