We’ve already talked about some of the most accessible countries in the world and now we’re back with another list of places you can go to stress-free! This is part two in our disabled friendly countries guide, summer special! Take a look.

Sweden

This Nordic paradise is a delight for travellers on wheelchairs although they don’t market their efforts as much as some of the other disability friendly countries. The Swedish Agency for Accessibility promotes accessibility and also focuses on raising awareness and sensitising its people to be kind towards people with special needs. Most public transportation, buildings and services are barrier free in Sweden. It’s heaven in the summer so book now! 

Canada

Canada is an amazing country to visit if you’re on a wheelchair. Not only are its cities and indoor spaces fully accessible, Canada also has several national parks with accessible trails so that even disabled people can enjoy the great outdoors (age-friendly active trails). Montreal is particularly fantastic on several counts. The city has implemented a universal accessibility policy in architecture and urban planning, programmes, services and employment, communications, and awareness and training. Accessible washrooms, interior signs, furniture, automatic doors, ramps and elevators are installed everywhere, and there are even recreational shows designed to accommodate people with functional, sensory, intellectual, neurological or learning disabilities.

Japan

This beautiful Asian country is fully accessible, and the government has taken serious steps over the past few years to ensure it is a disabled friendly country for locals and tourists alike. It uses assistive technology like Powered Exoskeletons, which aim to improve mobility and the country’s Barrier-Free Act orders all public spaces and transport to be accessible to everybody. For example, trains, taxis, and buses are all equipped with lifts and trams to help wheelchair users.

Germany

Despite being a small country, Germany offers wonderful cultural and natural experiences. Whether you like visiting museums, going shopping, hiking or cycling, there’s good infrastructure set up to take care of your needs. Lots of places try to ensure universal access and have found unique ways to make this possible despite heritage constraints. For example, historic buildings have side entrances designed for wheelchair access. Care beds are provided as standard in care hotels or can be arranged on request. Numerous accommodation providers offer accessible sleeping options so that people with reduced mobility can enjoy suitable stays. You can also go out in nature on your wheelchair. Enjoy sweeping forest views and landscapes from treetop paths, which are step-free and have a maximum 6% gradient. Or sail across lakes and rivers in stepless tour boats or houseboats.

If you need a mobility assistant to accompany you on a trip, get in touch with us today!