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I figured I’d be able to communicate with hotel staff enough to get by, but one trip did give me pause about disaster prep, for a bit anyway. In my trip (with my brother) in September 2008 to Japan we had a typhoon coming inland, I didn’t pay attention to it prior to my trip but mid trip we saw it mentioned on the local news that it was…
Reply to Scewo Wheelchair climbing stairs
Yeah, the 2-wheel balancing does seem a little unnerving, though I would love an auto-seat level/balancing (forward/back & left/right) on a 4-wheel chair. I currently live in a mountainous area and I often have to stop and adjust my seat angle going up/down hills, but this adjustment is only forward/back so sometimes I have to uncomfortably…
Reply to Scewo Wheelchair climbing stairs
I love seeing these types of chairs and it would be great to have one. However, as Carlos said, the price isn’t affordable unless you’re wealthy, plus the quoted $40,000 (assuming US$) more than likely doesn’t cover additional modifications (e.g. custom seat, custom backrest, upper body support devices, etc.) which can add up quickly. Insurance…
Reply to Square Enix Artnia Store and Cafe wheelchair accessibility
Josh,
Haha funny you should mention it, the attached picture was taken in the Square-Enix store I visited in 2008. It was full size and built into the floor of a balcony area requiring about 6-steps up to reach, originally I wasn’t going to go up there but my brother insisted on carrying me up, it was quite awesome to see. I hope it’s still…
Reply to Square Enix Artnia Store and Cafe wheelchair accessibility
You are very welcome, I visited a Square-Enix shop in Shinjuku more than decade ago before they closed it (which was only partly accessible) and I believe this is the shops’ replacement in a completely new building. I’m happy to see this new shop and I have put it on my own must-see list. So, if you do visit, please give us an update. 🙂
-Justin
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