MemberLaurie in Kansai
MemberReply to Ni-Chome's LGBT Bars/Nightclubs Accessibility
Unfortunately, most parts of Shinjuku look like that – a jumble of old buildings. As Joan pointed out, any building with more than 4-stories is required to have an elevator. And, as he also pointed out, sometimes the implementation of the elevators is… interesting. Up or down a few steps, or too small for a wheelchair.
But, I’m sure…
Reply to Lifting a folded scooter into a taxi
Always glad to help!
Feel free to start new discussions about any other questions you might have. Also, let us know how it goes with the taxis!
“The bill would also mandate that each report be publicly available. Complaints could include mishandling of passengers with a disability or their accessibility equipment, along with difficulties passengers experience when communicating with an air carrier or its staff.”…
thehill.com
New bill aims to improve transparency around disability-related air travel complaints
Story at a glance In 2019, around 27 million Americans with disabilities traveled by air. Although the 1986 Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, individuals w…
Reply to Lifting a folded scooter into a taxi
I think it was @joanp but someone did mention that having their wheelchair folded in advance helped get taxis since it made it more obvious that a) it folded and b) it could fit in the trunk/boot.
Reply to Accessible Taxi for 4
Yes, I met the owner a few years ago – really nice guy. Haven’t heard from him lately, so not sure what effect the pandemic had on his business…
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