I know each country has its owned prescribed building/construction code and if these laws embrace disabilities then there are minimum or general standards that must be followed for buildings, structures and public spaces. In the US i am aware of the ADA standards. Likewise in Japan, there are strict standards for compliance and adherence to…

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Hi Sonia, 

You have an interesting yet challenging topic. Being a polio survivor since my childhood and now aided by a mobile scooter for my declined physical mobility and advancing years, i could sincerely  related with the plight of the physically challenged populace. Like everybody else freedom, control is important for us PWDs. Wherever…

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As i mentioned in a related forum (Mobility Scooters as an Alternative Device in AJF), i inquired directly from JR Lines West and they so kindly replied a number of times to my query regarding the usability and acceptability of the scooters i used ( i provided them the details, specs and pictures), and they confirmed to me as  quoted below… Read more