What is accessibility like in NYC?

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I’m going to New York soon and I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user… I’m wondering how difficult it’s going to be to get around in a large ish power chair- has anyone done this and could let me know?

I know cabs aren’t accessible… what are the pavements like?

Im trying to decide whether to invest in a smaller chair or a rollator, or whether to risk it with my usual chair!

Ooooh following with interest!

My DD recently went. She has an electric wheelchair and can walk short distances with sticks.
I know they did use yellow cabs, they went to TimeSquare, Broadway and Central Park zoo. They went on a boat (out towards statue of liberty?).
However the hotel was really only semi accessible, tiny lift where she only just fitted and v narrow corridors (despite supposedly being acccessible).

Some subway stations have lifts but I’d check very carefully as I’ve found the distance between entrance and platforms can be quite a way. There are also only 36 accessible stations.

This link may help:

https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/passengers/find-an-accessible-ride.page