MemberGeordie Travels
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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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 🙂
Has anyone been to Buenos Aires? If so, how was accessibility there? Planning on visiting soon and would love some insider knowledge.
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I did! It was so far so good, I didn’t have any problems with my wheelchair
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I know Roby from a local accessible travel agency in Argentina, he knows the country inside out and they organise a bunch of cool activities. Up to you see if you want to get a local guide/agency to get to know the places the first days, and then explore on your own. Just mentioning that using a local guide or agency also supports the… Read more
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