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MemberHave you used your disabled parking in other countries? What was your experience?
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If you are a holder of an accessible parking permit you may be able to use it when you travel overseas due to reciprocal parking agreements.
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I was actually coming here to ask about this. I have a disabled placard here in the US. I have taken it with me before but I am not sure it will actually work so end up not using disabled spaces. If anybody has any information, I’d love to hear it!
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We have used ours in several European countries with no problem
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If you are planning on going to Werribee Open Range Zoo, be sure to watch this great video which thoroughly covers the accessibility features at the zoo 🦒
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEMrIZaUrE8Pack your bags! This is a great list of accessible things to do and places to eat in Paris ~
cntraveller.com
What to see, where to stay and where to eat and drink – that are accessible for Disabled travellers
Do you think the Olympics and Paralympics can improve Paris?
huffpost.com
Could The Olympics Help Make Cities More Wheelchair Accessible?
Paris certainly needs the nudge.
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I think it certainly did in Tokyo. But unlike Paris, most of the transportation changes were permanent ones to train stations etc,
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Actually just waiting to leave Paris as I type this. Paris, while a beautiful host city, did not rise to the challenge of accessibility in either transportation or venues. Could give multiple examples, but had a great time anyway. Mostly smooth sidewalks, so that was a bonus.
What positive accessibility changes have you noticed on Amtrak over the years? What do you hope they will do next?
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Station and onboard improvements increase access and connectivity WASHINGTON – Amtrak is investing $155 million in Fiscal Year 2024 in station
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I’ve only had good experiences with AMTRAK. The longest trip I’ve taken has been roundtrip between Los Angeles and San Diego. I’ve never used their sleeper cars. Their website allows you to have your accessibility needs on file if you have sign up for their frequent rider program so you never have to repeatedly input them. They offer a…
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I have seen their ADA sleeper car and it really is spacious. I am glad to see they are making the shorter routes more accessible too.
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