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MemberJust stayed in the “accessible room” of a hotel in Okinawa and they had a big, flat roll-in shower but no shower chair 🤨
They searched for a chair that could get wet, but only found a wobbly stool.
So I had to hold my head over the side of my wheelchair into the shower.
There is only a narrow path to the bed but no room next to the bed so I had…
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DEFINITELY Josh I hope you laid a HUGE complaint and got a full refund on the room. I think that’s despicable I can’t bear it when hotels advertise a room as accessible and have never had a wheelchair user use it. I can remember we went to a large chain of hotels in Singapore 2 years ago and of course I asked for an accessible room (as I’m…
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I agree completely
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I would say the vast majority of museums do. Most indoors tourist places do.
Fewer outdoor places (like temples or shrines) have them, but many do now!
“Currently, many caregivers face obstacles when trying to accompany minors or disabled passengers beyond airport security checkpoints. The FLY Act aims to remove these barriers by making it easier for caregivers to provide support to those passengers as they navigate their departure airport.”
wheelchairtravel.org
FLY Act Would Permit Parents and Caregivers to Accompany Disabled Passengers in Airports
The law would also permit caregivers who qualify for expedited security screening through TSA PreCheck to receive that status on a gate pass.
Thought I would share this: https://wheelchairtravel.org/airlines-file-lawsuit-block-disabled-passenger-protections-training-requirements/
And then have a laugh at this: https://news.delta.com/deltas-history-making-travel-accessible-all
Which comes out at the same time as they are suing to roll back improved passenger protections… 🙄
“Don’t pee…
wheelchairtravel.org
U.S. Airlines Sue to Block Disabled Passenger Protections and Training Requirements
An airline trade group has the Air Carrier Access Act in its sights, and hopes to overturn the civil rights of disabled flyers.
If you are in Canada, or planning to visit, be aware! And if you are in Canada, please speak up!
theglobeandmail.com
Advocates decry transport watchdog’s proposal to fine air travellers who breach confidentiality
The Canadian Transportation Agency last month put forward an amendment that would allow it to fine airline customers who break confidentiality on complaints they file with the regulator
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