I’m about to dive into everything this city has to offer. The food (yes, plenty of croissants), the culture, the museums, and of course a few surprises along the way. I’ll also be spending far too much time on the hunt for a public bathroom, with more bathroom fails than I’d like to admit. There’ll be accommodation that isn’t exactly très accessible, and even a trip out to Disneyland.
This journey is going to be a real rollercoaster full of ups, downs, and the occasional *“oui” and *“non” moment. Come along and see the City of Light through my lens, where the experience isn’t always magnifique… but it’s always an adventure.
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Thanks so much for your videos – I know not to consider France for a holiday now.
I'm so happy you finally had a good experience at Disney after your bad one at Tokyo 🙂
For the museum, looked it up, as long as you have a valid google account and visit the location while location history is on, you can add accessibility tags too.
The business is not necessarily at fault, it may have been marked accessible by other non-affiliated people. Some places just don't have a dedicated person to be checking the app week to week to remove inconsistencies.
It may be that google needs better tags for accessibility so people with less needs don't autopilot it when its not fully wheelchair accessible so its more descriptive, and have a marker to indicate whether or not its user based or the business itself confirmed accessibility reports.
Cheers.
I have been watching for a little while now and think that it is great that you're doing this on Youtube and making people so much more aware of the difficulties of people with mobility issues. You have made me more confident to speak up and ask for the help that I need. I have Systemic Scleroderma. And I love your jokes ect. Thank you.
No No, we drive on the right side of the road 😂. Love your content!
Really enjoy your videos and love your “the good the bad and the ugly “ approach to rating and sharing your experience.
As someone else in a wheelchair I really appreciate seeing you go places and learning how accessible everything is or is not.
Something I learned in my own limited travels when faced with a non accessible shower was asking for a bath bench or a sturdy chair that can get wet, makes showering a heck of a lot easier if you can transfer and sit on it safely.
I cant get enough of your videos. I wished this video was two hours long
Did you go to the Lido Show which the best show is at midnight?
Maybe I missed it??? Did you show your new room they switched you in???
I have a question, when driving with your leg what happens if you have to stop super fast in an emergency? Isn’t it dangerous if you can’t move your leg super fast by reflex?
Absolutely love your videos btw! Love from Sweden 💖
Another great video! Seriously, how do you not have more subscribers?! The whole no public bathrooms issue is something that scares me a bit, being someone who drinks a ton of water everyday. I don't understand the no public bathrooms at all. I've heard it's most of Europe too, which is nuts. Anyway, thanks for taking us on another great adventure! P.S. What camera do you use?
The problem is many of the building are old, the European disability act says you have to TRY to make buildings accessible. Sometimes is just not possible to fit ramps or lift-elevators. I went a while ago with my partner, I was able to step up-down into the shower etc, but its still hard work getting into many locations, even with someone to practically carry my Tour Montparnasse was great. (the French sometimes can be a bit sharp-blunt just take no notice)
Turning left from a side street to a main road was the thing that caught me out.
I was in Disney World in Orlando, worst experience every, so many people. 6 hours was just 3 rides, just hours and hours of waiting in line. Paris looks more manageable.
Is one supposed to pronounce the 's' at the end of croissants?
the timestamps are showing in the subtitles
21:08 what's the painting behind you Sean, or anyone who knows?
The world certainly changes when you have some disability, I’m C5 Incomplete Tetraplegic, the toileting issues scare me going anywhere, double incontinent and unsuitable for catheterisation. But your videos certainly help inform. I think my dream is a go anywhere 4wd wheelchair.
All of the google translate voice overs had me giggled. I'm French Canadian and went " Oh yes, de l'orangerie ", but when you're English speaking, it much be hard to pronounce.
Thank you once again for such a wonderful video 😀 One day, you should come to Montreal, or Quebec City!
Does your bike attachment fit a narrow teenager's wheels? If so, what is the make?
48:19 I sort of understand that if the streets smell. You don't know what you have on wheels or shoes!
I wouldn't have touched that transfer chair with a barge pole 😮😢😅
50:03 If they don't clean the pool then no one should use them unless they want to be ill.
Hi Shane, Aussie living in England here! Your vlogs are so helpful. I’ve been to Paris a number of times as a person without disabilities so seeing the city through different eyes is so enlightening. I would experience much the same issues as you. Your vlogs are really informative and humorous. Looking forward to future vlogs!❤
Love your videos, watching from OH; where I fear only limited parts of the town are accessible. If you should ever visit the US, I should caution you that churches and anything owned by them are exempt from ADA laws and rules. ADA (American with Disabilities Act of 1990) being at the federal level stating what things everyone else must comply with. Sections of that have been updated, but that exemption for churches will stay. Some churches, on their own – as they do wish to be inclusionary – have done a pretty good job in compliance. In other cases, it is minimal. Example, one church, a good sized one, had 6 handicapped parking spots not one of which had the additional aisle spaces next to them. (The area next to the parking spot so someone using mobility aides can get in and out of cars easily.) So, 3 people had parked on the lines between those spots (dropping the useful number down to 3). By the time we had found the place there weren't any places left for us to park, so we had to leave.
Thank you, your fun and educational tours around the world are amazing, I smile and laugh all the way through ❤
Adult diaper may be nessessary in Paris. Would be for me, I cant stand in line.
Your love of popcorn is admirable. Glad you enjoyed yourself at Disneyland finally.
So happy you got to go on rides at Disney!!!!! Talk about night and day experience between Paris and Tokyo.