The word “vacation” triggers sadness for Delphine Watson. It reminds her of a time she will likely never experience again. That’s because her 20-year-old son, Rio, has a […]
Why people with disabilities have a hard time booking hotels
For people with disabilities, staying in a hotel can be a frightening experience. Julie Raiskin, 58, tried to book an accessible room in Chicago, but it didn’t have […]
My Body, My Story: Announcer Sophie Morgan
When Sophie Morgan, the newscaster, author and activist, was 18 and just weeks away from starting university, a car accident left her paralyzed from the chest down, and […]
United Airlines is making changes aimed at improving travel for people with disabilities
United Airlines is taking steps to make it easier for people with disabilities to find wheelchair-accessible flights. (Thinkstock) In a precedent-setting move, major airlines plan to offer travelers […]
Which U.S. airline receives the most disability-related complaints?
What are considered obstacles for airlines? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, disabilities include mobility impairments, cognitive impairments, hearing impairments, and vision impairments. The Air […]
What do each party’s policies mean for people with disabilities?
Looking at the election policies laid out before New Zealanders this year makes you feel like you’ve been transported back to the 1980s, writes disability advocate Colleen Brown. […]
Creating inclusive travel experiences for people with disabilities
Skift Take Hear from disability travel advocates on why the industry shouldn’t ignore customers with disabilities: But there’s still a long way to go before the travel industry […]
Even minor equipment damage can have a detrimental effect on disabled passengers.
Shawn Baumstark said the damage to his walker could have been much worse, but he’s still outraged by what happened on that Southwest Airlines flight. “This incident is […]
European Commission unveils plans for EU-wide disability card
In a few years, the rights of people with disabilities may be recognized across the entire African continent. advertisement Brussels has set out plans for a European Disability […]
Accessible Holidays: What’s it like traveling without vision?
Key points Steph is visually impaired and wants to know more about the activities she books for her holiday. She uses her other senses, including smell, hearing and […]