MemberKamil
MemberThis is horrifying – not only the risk of it happening, the risk of it happening and not being told. I had a similar incident where my back cushion was slashed and was told “it was already like that”.
wheelchairtravel.org
American Airlines Dropped My Wheelchair — And Planned to Hide It - Wheelchair Travel
Airlines frequently damage wheelchairs, but even when a power wheelchair is dropped, they can't be trusted to inform passengers.
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If that happened to me, the cops would have to be called…on me. Those who’d broken my chair would find out that my muscles aren’t weak. Breaking my chair would be like if my legs were broken by someone else.
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Not wishing to be insensitive to what I know if a physically demanding job of handling luggage, strollers and wheelchairs, it is very disappointing to see this kind of attitude. A wheelchair is a disabled person’s lifeline!
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Thinking about using a mobility scooter in Japan? Anne just got back from her first trip to Japan with a scooter and shares about her vacation and some essential travel tips!
accessible-japan.com
Go Global: Traveling in Japan with a Mobility Scooter – Accessible Japan
Anne shares about her first international trip with a scooter. Learn about her trip and get some tips for traveling around Japan in a mobility scooter.
For anyone interested, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding a webinar entitled,”Exploring Accessibility: Mobility Aids Handling” on Septermber 28. Please sign up using the URL below:
https://iata-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6516892754764/WN_wuN7ClRFTT-WarehXPMTMw#/registration
Exploring Accessibility: Mobility…
iata-org.zoom.us
The safe travel of assistive devices is an important topic to be addressed and a key area of action for industry stakeholders and regulators. This webinar will showcase the outcomes and the recommendations of the IATA Mobility Aids Action Group … Continue reading
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Oh wow! So, anyone can attend?
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Interested!
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A great podcast featuring @getaboutable founder Yasmine Gray!
podcasts.apple.com
‎Show Upon Arrival | Events & Incentives with Adelaine Ng, Ep Ep 109 The untapped power of the disability travel market, with Yasmine Gray - 13 July 2023
This will have a huge effect on domestic travel in particular. Hope this happens fast an spreads to other countries as well!
nytimes.com
U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities
New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.
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