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Josh Grisdale posted an update in the group
7 months agoFlying with a Disability 7 months agoIf you are an American, make sure you comment during the public comment period!
https://wheelchairtravel.org/department-transportation-nprm-accessible-air-travel-2024/
wheelchairtravel.org
More Questions Than Answers in DOT NPRM on Accessible Air Travel - Wheelchair Travel
The DOT NPRM won't fix every barrier disabled people face in air travel, but it can be a launching point for improved accessibility.
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Josh Grisdale posted an update in the group
7 months agoFlying with a Disability 7 months agoI’m glad to see that the investigations are ongoing, and not just swept under the rug.
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Advocates, Air Canada CEO clash on accessible travel at House of Commons committee | CBC News
Disability rights advocates and Air Canada's CEO are serving up opposing views of accessibility in the country's aviation system at a House of Commons transport committee.
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I’ve never flown in/out of Canada, but it’s about time the government does something about the accessibility of the airlines there. I have a friend who flies out of Calgary a lot on WESTJET and that carrier loses, damages, or delays his medical equipment every single time. He has more patience than me. If that happened to me, the police would…
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Oh no!
Kyoto city has a list you can find here – https://www.kcif.or.jp/web/en/livingguide/hospitals/
Do you have medical insurance? It could end up being very expensive if you don’t since medical fees are only subsidized for people in the national medical system. So, be sure to get an understanding of what it will cost and if your travel…
Reply to wheelchair accessible Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto?
Oakwood Suites also have kitchens and I *think* they may have accessible rooms. There are several in Tokyo. For example:
https://www.discoverasr.com/en/oakwood/japan/oakwood-residence-shinagawa-tokyo
Reply to wheelchair accessible Airbnb in Tokyo and Kyoto?
Hi
Unfortunately accessible Airbnbs are pretty much non-existent here in Japan. All single properties (houses) have steps. So, apartments are likely the only option, but they will still often have a step at the genkan…
If you are looking for a place with a kitchen, the hotel chain Mimaru has fully furnished apartment-style rooms. Here is an…
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