It is one thing to change the rules, but very sad to hear people insulting those who feel upset they can no longer get a pass…
yahoo.com
Emotional DAS Pass issue has Disney World visitors divided
Jamie Santillo received a lot of support online after she was one of many who was denied a Disney DAS pass. But the travel agent, who specializes in accessible travel, says she’s also gotten a lot of hateful comments. “Things … Continue reading
1 CommentThere are a lot of ableist trolls online. They’re ignorant, mean, and nasty. I just remind myself that they’re jealous and probably have accomplished a lot less than I have. And, also, that my wheelchair weighs over 300 lbs. and could “accidentally” cause physical damage to their feet. (For this site, I’m holding back.)
If they were to troll me…
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Interesting program, thank it will make a difference?
forbes.com
Earlier this month, San Francisco-based Airbnb announced a partnership with the United Spinal Association in hosting the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy.
At the very least, I hope it increases awareness and helps with providing better information about the accommodations (better pictures!)
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An important reminder that it is one thing to put in accessibility features, but keeping them maintained is also very important!
abc.net.au
The first time Jaimen broke his neck he became quadriplegic. Then he broke it again
Only 1 per cent of Australia's beaches are accessible to those who live with disabilities. Jaimen Hudson, who broke his neck trying to get to the beach, says that needs to change.
Hopefully this will expand to other parts of Canada!
kitchener.ctvnews.ca
Waterloo unveils fully accessible, self-cleaning washroom
A new public washroom has opened in Uptown Waterloo and not only can it self-clean, but it's all fully accessible.
Some first impressions of DAS changes:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7PnkEKOt7y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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