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 […]
Woman shoots wheelchair user (Chicago, IL)
Chicago, IL — Two people are now in police custody after a woman allegedly shot wheelchair user at Englewood. According to authorities, the incident happened around 10:25 am last Tuesday. A man and a woman entered the apartment in the 6100 blocks of South Green Street and confronted a wheelchair-bound man. Police believe an altercation […]
Family thankful after Gardai recovers family car and child’s wheelchair from theft
The family of a special needs boy is celebrating after his stolen wheelchair was recovered and returned to them by the police. According to police records, the family experienced a house burglary incident in the early hours last Saturday. The heartless thieves allegedly did not take anything from inside the property. Instead, they stole the […]
Pick-up truck driver fatally hits man in wheelchair, both men turn out to be good friends
Los Angeles, USA — A man in wheelchair was declared dead on the scene after being struck and pinned underneath by a pick-up truck. Furthermore, police say the two men are actually good friends. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reports that the incident took place around 7:43 a.m. in the city of Commerce. Authorities […]
