TravelLover
MemberIs the SmartDrive acceptable at Japanese airports?
I think @joanp uses one and has been to Japan twice – maybe he can comment too.
ek8095Japan as a power wheelchair user
It will likely work, but take a bit longer to charge than usual. If both are yours, I suggest bringing the first one you sent.
ek8095Hi Everyone:
My husband and I are headed for Seoul next month. It is our first visit there. This is not an accessibility question per se, but as everyone here knows, traveling with a disability requires research and preparation for every step of the journey.
I have read that the K-ETA requirements have been suspended until the end of this year…
Japan wheelchair taxi on Go app?
Yes, as @wilgo said, it is possible… and the skills may be not fully up to par with some drivers. You could also be sure to check the height of your wheelchair/yourself as, for example, I need to remove my headrest to fit in the door and I need to face sideways which means only one other passenger can ride with me.
This video might be good…
Instructions for Ramp Crew/Baggage Handlers for Power Wheelchair
Hi,
I live in Japan and just went back to Canada for a bit. I went through Narita and had no problems.
As @han mentioned, they likely don’t have time to read instructions but you can tell them when you pass your chair over.
For example, I showed them the switches for manual/breaks, how to disengage the battery (I did it for them) and where not…
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