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MemberJosh Grisdale started the discussion American Airlines Policy and Power Wheelchair Users in the forum Flying with a Disability 3 years ago
American Airlines Policy and Power Wheelchair Users
Just saw this horrible news on Wheelchairtravel.org about American Airways’ new policy that bans heavier wheelchairs on certain airplanes. According to the policy, the “maximum acceptable weights for mobility aids” by aircraft type:
- Embraer RJ-175 — 400 lbs. (181 kg)
- Embraer RJ-170 — 400 lbs. (181 kg)
- Embraer ERJ-145 — 400 lbs. (181…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Getting between islands in Hawaii in a wheelchair in the forum United States 3 years ago
Getting between islands in Hawaii in a wheelchair
Thank you very much!
I’m always nervous about putting my wheelchair on its side, but I guess there is no other choice.
I’m surprised there aren’t more boats though.
An incredible idea that answers an accessibility challenge with local ingenuity!
https://newzhook.com/story/kickstart-cabs-launch-e-rickshaw-mysuru-bengaluru-disabled-accessibility/
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Putting a gel battery power wheelchair on its side in the forum Flying with a Disability 3 years ago
Putting a gel battery power wheelchair on its side
Great! Thank you very much!
Don’t worry, I won’t test it myself 😜
I was told once that the size was fine, but just before liftoff, the crew came and told me it wouldn’t fit! The battery was disconnected, so I couldn’t get them to recline the seat and other customers were getting a bit upset that the flight was being held up. So, I relented…
Josh Grisdale started the discussion Putting a gel battery power wheelchair on its side in the forum Flying with a Disability 3 years ago
Putting a gel battery power wheelchair on its side
Hi,
When I was using lead acid batteries in my power wheelchair (ages ago!), you couldn’t put the wheelchair on its side because the battery acid would leak out.
I now use gel batteries.
Sometimes when flying on a smaller plane I will be asked if they can put my wheelchair on its side to fit it in the storage area of the plane. I always resist…
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