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Accessible Japan posted an update in the group
9 months agoJapan 9 months agoConcerned about a wheelchair breakdown in Japan? Don’t worry! Our latest blog guides you through handling such situations with practical tips and resources. Stay prepared and enjoy your trip!
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Handling Wheelchair Breakdowns While Staying in Japan – Accessible Japan
Explore essential tips for wheelchair maintenance and repair while traveling in Japan, including pre-trip checks, must-have products, and emergency contacts.
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Very helpful. Something that just occurred to me with my particular chair (manual travel chair with foot rests that pop off) is using zip ties. I live in fear of the foot rests popping off when the chair is being handled by airport staff so for the next trip, I will tie those down with zip ties to make sure the pieces stay together even if…
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Josh Grisdale posted an update in the group
9 months agoFlying with a Disability 9 months agoI wish Tokyo’s airport buses were accessible like this!
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Why Boston's Silver Line to Logan Airport is a Winning Accessible Transit Model - Wheelchair Travel
The Silver Line's fare-free, frequent and accessible transportation from Logan Airport makes arrivals to Boston easy and hassle-free.
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Interesting concept to have the route be below and above ground, but light-rail is easier to manage. I’ve used light-rail from the SLC, PDX, LHR, and DC-area airports and they’re less complicated to use than buses.
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i agree with the Josh on the buses in Japan….i wish they were accessible. We split my family from Haneda half on the Limousine Bus w/ luggage, the others using the train. Buses from Skye Tower to Disney also are not accessible. Although i didn’t pursue, it looks like Tour buses are also not wheelchair accessible.
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Hello,
That was a really great article! I run Accessible Japan by the way 🙂
Would you be interested in writing something similar for our blog?
There are a few taxi companies on the site here @wilgo and @oshidori but not sure if they serve Narita Airport. Heather also likely has some great contacts if you contact her. (By the way, you can add someone as a contact, and if they accept you can send private messages to discuss details or share contact information.)
I’m not sure of your…
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