MemberFernanda Kuster
MemberHow have your experiences been when passing through airport security and/or dealing with TSA agents? A friend of mine recently had a really scary experience when she was taken to one side and made to wait, alone and unsure what was going on, for over half an hour. Her story is just like countless others, not just when dealing with security…
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Disability Discrimination at Airport Security: A TSA Nightmare -
Have you found yourself being discriminated against at airport security because of your disability? Julia Betancourt sure has and here she tells all.
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In Japan, the body check is done on the spot – which may be less desirable than in a private room if you get embarrassed easily. Though I have been called into a separate room once in Toronto I think.
I recently was stopped by security to check my battery (which cannot be removed from my wheelchair without a specialist) even though I had… Read more- View 1 reply
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While I have always been very respectfully treated, I have both heard and witnessed some pretty appalling things at security checkpoints. I feel like there is a real opportunity for some diversity training of staff here.
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Hot off the press! Kelly Mack gives us her insight on the pros and cons of cruising with a wheelchair!
https://theworldisaccessible.com/cruising-as-a-wheelchair-user/
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Thank you for sharing – good balance of the pros AND cons. So often it is just one or the other…
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I adore the fact you have given the pros and the cons of traveling on cruise ships Kelly. I agree with you that there are parts of the ships that are lagging behind other members of the hospitality industry with accessibility in mind. It IS time they stepped up to the plate and tried to make ALL areas of their ships accessible after all it… Read more
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Great article. I love hearing voices from around the world and really felt his passion.
Thanks for sharing!
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Hey folksies!
Just a quick one from me to let you guys know that the website which accompanies my Facebook group and newsletter – The World is Accessible – is now live!
I’d really appreciate it if you could check it out and let me know what you think of it so far!
There’s even a TabiFolk mention on the partners and sponsors page 👀 … (more…
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Looking awesome! We are excited to be working with you 🙂
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