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Martn Heng Hack 2: Suss out ground transit ahead of time.
Martin urges fellow wheelchair users to research accessible public transportation and wheelchair-accessible taxis at their destinations.
“You don’t go somewhere just to stay in a hotel,” he says.
Hack 3: Trust yourself
“If something goes wrong, like a broken lift or another barrier to access, you know the best course of action to remedy the situation according to your abilities.
It’s up to you to explain what that is and how people can help you to best effect,” he said.
“As people with disabilities, we are very good at troubleshooting and finding solutions to problems, particularly access issues.
It’s almost like a superpower and
shouldn’t be underestimated!”
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