I use a wheelchair, just returned from Vienna, Austria and I can assure you that things are much more accessible there than anyplace I’ve been in the United States.

I am brazilian and use a wheelchair and I can garantee that Brazil is not disable friendly

As a wheelchair user, I will sadly never return to Lisbon. 12 months ago I arrived in Lisbon by bus at the main Terminal. Local bus drivers angrily denied me boarding even though I had folded my wheelchair and can walk a bit. I don't understand Portuguese and they didn't understand English... so they slammed the doors on me. I went to the metro a few meters away and looked for an Information center; there was none. The police and security guards on duty were helpful and showed me the lifts to reach the metro below. Out of around 10 lifts, 3 worked - going up only. I was stressed, tired and even cried out of frustration. Then a lady approached and helped me carry my small suitcase, a young man carried my wheelchair and we all descended downstairs to the metro. I purchased by ticket, got on the train and wheeled myself 5 min to my hotel. Lisbon streets were mostly smooth but almost all footpaths were tiled/cobblestoned and my wheelchair rides was less than pleasant. I noticed people getting off the footpaths, choosing to walk on the smooth roads. Lots of hills to manoeuvre as well. Had I known this beforehand I would not have gone at all. Biggest surprise was how LOVELY everyone was to me, locals and tourists alike.

This can’t be the world’s coverage. I traveled to Japan and France as a disabled person in an electronic scooter. Japan has the best service and accessibility for people with disables. I world say much better service than in the U.S. and I’m living in the U.S.

Canada isn’t a disabled friendly country. We don't have anything like the ADA law at least not in the province of Québec.

Check Dubai. It’s FAR more accessible than the US.

What about austrailia? I think it would be close to or as good as the US

Immigration Rules Immigration to the United States of America is governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)Under INA §212(a)(4), an applicant who is likely to become a public charge at any time is excludable. The INS looks at the totality of circumstances in making its determination including their age, capacity to earn a living, health, family circumstances, employment history and whether or not they have ever received public assistance. Most immigrants must submit an affidavit of support as evidence that they will not become a public charge. The affidavit is required of all family based immigrants. The affidavit of support creates an enforceable legal obligation and the US government can sue to recover any public benefits provided in the first five years of residence.

lol have you been to Japan?

Golf is popular in Europe. You must not move in the right circles.

Canada is not wheelchair accessible. Most towns/cities don't clear their sidewalks of snow in the winter. When I last lived in Kingston, they only had TWO wheelchair accessible taxis (not taxi companies, taxis). Montreal's sidewalks have massive potholes. In Ontario, the Ford government decided they're not going to enforce the AODA after all (which was supposed to require all businesses to be fully accessible by 2025). If you roll down the streets of Toronto, the vast majority of restaurants/stores are not wheelchair accessible. Canada's a s*** show when it comes to accessibility.

Thanks for this video but can you stop using the word 'handicapped'? 'Accessible' or 'disability friendly' is more appropriate. Warm regards

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