It has always been my dream to visit Singapore because of its accessibility. Last Oct 25 2013 finally got the chance to experience Singapore through an advocacy campaign, to check and experience by myself how accessible the country is. From the public toilet to the shopping malls, trains, and even the high way, its all accessible.
The main transportation and one of the busiest place in Singapore is MRT. The 1st and i thought the last time i would try MRT was in Manila. It was too crowded, elevator was not functioning well, and not that clean.
Trying this transportation in Singapore was really a huge challenge for me. But since a lot of my friends were
giving positive feedback so i had enough courage to try it not just once but many times, in fact for 4days of staying in Singapore, MRT was really a big help for me.
Another thing that i like most in Singapore when it comes to accessibility was the elevator and the walkalator. Indoor or outdoor facilities has these two ways of transferring from one place to another. And as an observation, they always put signage's for persons with disabilities used.
Walkalator at Boardwalk Sentosa
Walkalator in Changi Airport
side walk
Lastly, the toilet. For people with disability, it is very important that comfort rooms are accessible. For wheelchair person like me, we need a spacious cr while for some PWDs like blinds they need brail and bars inside the comfort rooms. Now here are some of the toilets that i got to try in Singapore.
An automated toilet
They have this emergency button inside the toilet.
Some other accessible facilities in Singapore that fascinates me most.
To have an up close shot of the Marina Bay Resort and Hotel, they made this bridge which is very wheelchair friendly.
You will surely enjoy Sentosa because everything is accessible.
Just good enough for me to go up.
Underground hallway instead of using the usual bridge.
This is inside the SEA Aquarium @ SENTOSA. They also have Lift inside so wheelchair person can really experience what is like inside a big aquarium.
curious about the MRT, did you need a ramp to get from the station to the train? or was the gap small enough to make the transition without assistance?
curious about the MRT, did you need a ramp to get from the station to the train? or was the gap small enough to make the transition without assistance?
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