Milano Cortina 2026 Sets New Standard for Inclusive Winter Games
Milano Cortina 2026 has raised the bar for accessibility at major international sporting events — introducing historic new provisions for invisible and cognitive disabilities while leaving behind infrastructure upgrades that will benefit Italian communities for generations to come.
Airlines Are Breaking Wheelchairs—And No One Is Stopping Them
/ Airlines Are Breaking Wheelchairs—And No One is Stopping Them Every year, U.S. airlines mishandle more than 11,000 wheelchairs and scooters. Behind that number are real people losing their mobility, their livelihoods, and their freedom — and the rules meant to protect them keep getting delayed. Table of Contents Can you imagine taking a flight, […]
Guest Post: Jeanette Fridh – Creator of The Disability Flag Precious
Guest Post: The Disability Flag Precious: A Symbol of Love, Strength, and Equality By Jeanette Fridh I am a mother to a son with a disability, and a lifelong advocate for disability rights and human rights. When I created The Disability Flag Precious in 2021, I also founded JK Tillit — to build a platform […]
Changi Airport’s New Calm Room Is a Beautiful Step Toward Truly Inclusive Travel
Changi Airport’s New Calm Room Is a Beautiful Step Toward Truly Inclusive Travel Singapore’s Changi Airport has unveiled its first sensory-friendly Calm Room, and I can’t help but feel a genuine sense of joy seeing something like this take shape. As the father of an autistic child, I know just how valuable these kinds of […]
CAA Acts on Airline Wheelchair Damage in the UK
CAA Launches UK Consultation on Airlines’ Mishandling of Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids For anyone who travels with a mobility aid, handing over your wheelchair at the airport can feel like surrendering a part of yourself. Too many of us have watched our independence disappear down a baggage belt, not knowing if our chair will arrive […]
Advocates condemn U.S. delay on new wheelchair protections for air travelers
Advocates condemn U.S. delay on new wheelchair protections for air travelers Disability rights advocates have criticised a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay enforcement of key wheelchair-travel protections for another 15 months, calling it a setback for passengers who rely on mobility devices and have long faced discrimination and damage to […]
Explore More Freely: California Debuts Accessibility Hub for Inclusive Travel
California Launches Accessibility Hub to Empower Inclusive Travel Across the Golden State California has long drawn travelers with its legendary coastlines, laid-back vibes, and endless mix of adventure, culture, and entertainment. Now, the state is taking bold steps to ensure those experiences are more accessible to all — including travelers with disabilities. To support […]
Disability Destinations: Creating a New Paradigm in Accessible Travel for Disabled Families
Imagine searching for a wheelchair accessible holiday cottage and finding a five-bed, hoist-ready home with profiling beds, wet-rooms, and EV charging. Or picture a coastal accessible beach house with ceiling lifts, a pool hoist, and sensory features for children with ASD. With Disability Destinations, those dreams are just clicks away.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month: History, Meaning, and Events
Disability Pride Month July is Disability Pride Month! It is a month to celebrate being disabled, people who are disabled, and/or the achievements of the disabled community—it’s up to each individual to decide why they celebrate Disability Pride Month. For centuries, throughout society, people were isolated, ridiculed, or even killed for their disability status. […]
Wheelchair Users Face New Challenges as Airlines Fight Accessibility Rule
Wheelchair Users Face New Challenges as Airlines Fight Accessibility Rule UPDATE: As of October 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay enforcement of key wheelchair-travel protections for another 15 months. Editor’s note: This article was inspired by a recent report in The New York Times (June 20, 2025) on airlines’ legal challenges to […]