Flying with a Disability
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Some time good, sometimes bad
Before, I always used a manual wheelchair when traveling by plane. ✈️ Now I have something called E-fix, which is a small motor so I can also drive electrically! ♿️ It’s often very easy to board a plane (when you put the remote and battery in your luggage during the flight), but sometimes you meet very rude people. 😡 Let me tell you more about…
Josh Grisdale, Valwen and Patty1 Comment
That is horrible! Why do we have to jump through so many hoops, and even when you follow the rules you get treated like this. It is stressful and frustrating!
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Airplane improvements for accessibility
Hello!
I have the opportunity to talk with a major airline about challenges and possible improvements for accessibility.
They want a variety of perspectives so I wanted to ask here about the needs and hopes of everyone.
The discussion has mostly to do with the airplane itself but all ideas are welcome!
What is a challenge for you onboard?…
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Much appreciation for being a part of this important collaboration! Some important things, although not comprehensive, are assuring an aisle chair is on board and in working condition, have movable arm rests for transfers from the aisle chair into traditional seats, have restrooms which are appropriately sized and equipped (ie grab bars)…
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Universal Health Form for Airlines in Canada
Interesting. Too bad it is limited to Canada, but hope similar programs can unify these annoying extra hoops we need to jump through!
travelmarketreport.com
New Universal Health Form for Airlines to Simplify Accessible Travel
Before, travellers who require medical clearance to fly — whether due to the need for supplemental oxygen, an essential caregiver or attendant, or other accessibility considerations — faced a patchwork of airline-specific medical forms.
Something UK users may want to sign
sellingtravel.co.uk
Transport secretary should be "ashamed" says disability advocate - Selling Travel
Jon Fletcher is calling on the travel industry to sign a petition to implement legislation recommended by the Aviation Accessibility Report
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My wheelchair was broken mid flight by tui in 2022 no compensation from them I was left housebound for a year as I no longer had a working wheelchair
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Another day another story…
mirror.co.uk
Disabled mum ordered to 'hurry up' as she cried on tarmac of major UK airport
Dr Jo Winter was travelling to Copenhagen with her daughter when airport staff reportedly refused to let her wheelchair on board - before telling her to 'hurry up' as she struggled across the tarmac
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This is despicable. How would these people feel if they needed a wheelchair and the staff took it away!!!😞
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I just can’t believe this… 😐
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