MemberChristy
MemberAccessibility Certification Program in Japan
Hi,
The Japanese Tourism Association (governmental) has introduced a new accessibility certification for hotels/inns, restaurants, and tourist information centers.
Certification requires:
- 3+ accessibility features (ie communication board, ramp, braille menu, etc)
- Yearly staff training on disability and accessibility
- Listing accessibility features…
Ohayo TravelHere is another “flying in your wheelchair” story…. think it will happen?
skift.com
New Wheelchair Prototype Seat Promises Accessibility for In-Flight Travel
A new airplane seat prototype called the “Freedom Seat," offering passengers with restricted mobility the ability to fly seated in their own wheelchairs,
Reply to Holland America Accessibility
Ok, good to know 👍
I wish more beaches had these powered beach wheelchairs! Japan has just started getting beach chairs… but nothing powered that I know of.
I wonder how many they lose to the sea each year? 😝
https://wheelchairtravel.org/powered-beach-wheelchairs-miami-beach-florida/
wheelchairtravel.org
Free Powered Beach Wheelchairs in Miami Beach, Florida - Wheelchair Travel
Wheelchair users can explore the iconic South Beach with a maual or powered beach wheelchair provided by the City of Miami Beach, Florida - for free!
Access Trax1 Comment-
Power chairs are tricky on the beach because you still have to keep the battery from getting wet. We need a splash proof power chair invented! For when you want to stay in the comfort of your own mobility device or when there’s no beach chair available, you can use the Access Trax lightweight, portable mats! Easily checked as luggage on a… Read more
Reply to Holland America Accessibility
That is great to hear that they have lifts on the tenders. For the 100kg limit, would that include the rider? Or would they need to get out of the wheelchair?
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