Accessible Things To Do In Boston Written by Chillie Falls, September 22, 2024 Last night, Hot Air Tom and I traveled from Boston’s Intercontinental Hotel to sail on the Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise. Unfortunately, the weather was awful with cold rain and wind. But we wrapped up and took off in the rain. The […]
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Air travel for wheelchair users explained
Written by Julie Jones, HaveWheelchairWillTravel.net, September 2, 2024 What a privilege it was to be invited by United Airlines on their first tour dedicated to accessibility. As many of you may remember, I flew with United Airlines in their Premium Plus class (premium economy) to Los Angeles earlier this year and I was impressed by the service […]
We Spoke To A Disability Advocate On Blindness, Discrimination & How To Be Truly Inclusive
In a world that often overlooks the strengths of disabled individuals, Sara Minkara is a reminder that true inclusion means creating spaces where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can contribute and lead. Written by Laila Zain, for SAYS, September 13, 2024 Sara Minkara is an internationally recognised champion for disability rights Image via US Department of […]
Red Rocks, Commuting and One Last Passport Stamp
Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, September 9, 2024 Acoustics in a Mile High music venue, plus the cost of a hotel’s location and an accessible air travel summit. Hello from Denver, Colorado! I arrived to the Mile High City with two objectives in mind: attending my very first concert at the iconic Red Rocks Ampitheatre, […]
Lipstick on a Pig
New Tag Won’t Fix Wheelchair Handling Woes at American Airlines Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, July 29, 2024 American Airlines recently announced a new way of tracking and tagging wheelchairs in its baggage system that eliminates the need for its manually-generated, handwritten mobility device tags. The carrier was so impressed with itself, it announced the […]
Justice Department Sues Maine for Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
Office of Public Affairs, US Department of Justice, Monday, September 9, 2024 The Justice Department sued the State of Maine today for unnecessarily segregating children with behavioral health disabilities in hospitals, residential facilities and a state-operated juvenile detention facility in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The […]