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U.S. Government: Airlines Must Waive Face Mask Rule for Disabled Passengers
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U.S. Government: Airlines Must Waive Face Mask Rule for Disabled Passengers - Wheelchair Travel
A new order from the CDC requires airlines to grant face mask exemptions to disabled people who cannot wear a mask due to their disability.
Thought this was a thought-provoking article. Here in Japan we often look poorly upon people who don’t follow the rules, and since it is definitely a mask-wearing culture, not wearing a mask can mean getting stares…
https://wheelchairtravel.org/disabilities-that-could-make-wearing-face-masks-impossible/
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List of Disabilities that Could Make Wearing a Mask Impossible - Wheelchair Travel
Despite the countless stories about nondisabled people using the ADA to get out of mask mandates, there are many disabled people who cannot wear a mask.
If you are interested, you can get your own CARES harness or ADAPTS sling from All Wheels Up!
https://www.travelawaits.com/2560906/all-wheels-up-addressing-air-travel-accessibility/
travelawaits.com
How All Wheels Up Is Working To Make Airplanes More Wheelchair Accessible
Through their Fly Safe Today program, the disability advocacy group is giving away devices that aim to make air travel easier on wheelchair users.
And another one..
https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-emotional-support-animals/
thepointsguy.com
United becomes the final 'Big 3' airline to ban emotional support animals
Hoping to bring an emotional support pup or kitty or miniature horse on your next flight? It’s time to officially cross United off the list, unless your companion creature has been “specifically trained to assist people with disabilities.” Last month, … Continue reading
Animals that previously traveled as emotional support animals and no longer qualify as service animals may travel as carry-on pets or as cargo pets, as long as they meet the requirements.
news.aa.com
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines today announced forthcoming changes to its policies and procedures for travel with emotional support animals and service animals, aligning with regulations recently issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The new policies and … Continue reading
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