Air Traveling on a Wheelchair is a Nightmare: Here’s Why
Traveling for wheelchair users has never been this efficient – thanks to the efforts of disability rights advocates. In fact, we are now closer than ever in making all transportation services – from land to air – 100% wheelchair accessible. However, our mission to all-inclusive transportation is far from finished. Simply making these services available […]
Wheelchair user left stranded for four hours in ‘freezing’ cold at Colchester Station
Colchester, EN — A trip which should have just taken at least 15-minutes became a 4-hour nightmare for wheelchair user Hollie-Anne Brooks last Tuesday, Nov. 19. The 30-year-old disability activist arrived at Colchester from London at about 11:15 pm. Beforehand, she booked a wheelchair accessible taxi service through Greater Anglia to take to her home station, Wivenhoe, […]
The Ups and Downs of Accessible Transportation
In the past, there had been issues with providing basic accessible transportation throughout the United States. Today, transit facilities, intermodal centers, rail stations, and platforms are increasingly becoming accessible especially here in Chicago. However, even with this impressive collection of services, there are still underlying issues. These challenges are not exclusive to the US – they […]
What It’s Like to Travel When You Use a Wheelchair
Figuring out what to do to get through the trip without hassle is just the beginning of what travelers with disabilities need to think about. The majority of this planet remains inaccessible for travelers with special needs. Hence, getting around places can leave tourists in dangerous and humiliating situations. Indeed, jet-setting wheelchair users take on […]
10 Things That Will Make Life Easier for Wheelchair Users
Wheelchair users, as well as people with disabilities in general, should be treated like ordinary people. They value their independence just as much as everyone does. However, it doesn’t change the fact that they still have special needs. If they fail to meet those needs, achieving independence can be a bit tougher for them. Hence, […]
5 Most Common Problems When Traveling With A Wheelchair
Traveling is already bittersweet in itself. Especially if you’re taking public transportation to in order to get going, things might get a little bit rougher. If the slight thought of traffic, delayed rides, and strangers make you feel uncomfortable, imagine being a person-with-disability. Indeed, traveling with a wheelchair is a dreadful experience. The number of […]
How To Handle Bad Transportation Experiences: Tips for Disabled People
On March 25, 2019, a disabled woman in a wheelchair named Emma Vogelmann made headlines after winning in court against a taxi driver in London. The taxi driver reportedly started the taximeter before her wheelchair was loaded, thus, overcharging her in the journey. Emma’s legal win reflects on the experiences of many PWD’s on transportation: […]
