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MemberSimple one today folks: How accessible is your town? Tell us below where you’re from and how the access is there!
Bonus points if it’s a part of the world not many have heard of before.
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Not bad. The run-up to Tokyo’s Olympics and Paralympics helped speed up change and Tokyo’s public transportation is great. Unfortunately, small restaurants etc are still a challenge…
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I’m from London UK and although not everywhere is accessible most places are and if they aren’t most do try to provide with ramps, etc. to get into the venues. I know that London hosted a very successful Olympics and Paralympics in 2012 so that has certainly helped push the accessibility in the minds of place’s owners
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Reply to Wheelchair available at Tourist office in Kyoto station
Great info, thanks for sharing!
Reply to Travel Agent in Japan to assist with booking accommodation
There are a few other travel agents dealing with accessible travel like @ohayotravel and @wanping
Reply to Accessible Car rental in Okinawa
Hi, if you are talking about the main island, there are several options as mentioned. Last time I used Smile – https://renta.its-smile.co.jp/okinawa/fukushi
You should also try getting in touch with the barrier free travel desk as they can also likely help with any language challenges as well – https://barifuri-okinawa.org/wbfnao/
I went to Takaosan yesterday day and stopped for soba at one of the rest stops. Just I was thinking “gee this table is low…” a staff member brought over a tin box and asked “will putting this under the tray help?”
I love meeting people who are thoughtful and also creative.
(Sorry the picture is after eating!)
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I once visited a model rail road museum and the displays were too high for my wheelchair. A staff member came by and handed me a mirror they keep for “wheel friends” of the museum. I absolutely loved that!
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