BREAKING NEWS: Improved Wheelchair Accessibility in Aircraft Set to Become Reality in 2025
In a monumental development for accessible air travel, the FAA has announced that wheelchair spaces in aircraft cabins are on the horizon, with safety approvals expected as early as 2025. This advancement marks a significant victory for disabled travelers, who have long been advocating for equal access to air travel. The FAA has been rigorously […]
Breaking Barriers Together: Introducing Zamonos!
Breaking Barriers Together: Introducing Zamonos! Picture this: a world where every place is accessible, every service is inclusive, and every person, regardless of ability, can navigate the world with ease and dignity. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, what if I told you that dream is closer than you think? Our planet is bustling with […]
The Power of Words: How Disability Language Shapes Our World
Let’s be honest: words matter. The language surrounding disability can often be fraught with complications and disagreements. Read Julia Betancourt’s fascinating piece on ‘The Power of Words’.
Calls for Reasonable Accommodation for Recumbent Trike on Mackinac Island
A.I.R. (Advocacy. Inclusion. Representation) I wrote this editorial in response to what I perceive is a violation of my civil rights. MackinacIsland has not allowed combustible-type engines (except for emergency vehicles) for over onehundred years. Cycles and horses are the main forms of transportation. The Michigan ACLU has received my claim against the City of […]
Disability Discrimination at Airport Security: A TSA Nightmare
During a recent trip, Julia Betancourt flew out of Newark Liberty International Airport and had a horrendous experience when passing through TSA. Here she tells of how the airport experience in general is often incredibly discriminatory for people living with disabilities.