Travel & Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible means creating an environment where wheelchair users are accommodated to the degree that they need no other help. It allows wheelchair users to enjoy the same services as non-disabled persons because of the modifications and safety standards in place. Recently, my paraplegic friend wanted to celebrate his birthday by going out for dinner. […]

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Wheelchair assistance is free at airport in the USA; the ACAA states that airline passengers with disabilities may not be discriminated against. Therefore, passengers who use wheelchairs are entitled to assistance before, during, and following flights equipped with mechanical lifts and ramps. Having flown with my fragile old dad in his ancient wheelchair, dealing with […]

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Many people in wheelchairs are reluctant to travel and avoid using airplanes because of the significant limitations many airlines place on them. Airplane seats are designed for the average human body and needs, and little thought is given to people with disabilities. So how do people in wheelchairs fly? People in wheelchairs use their wheelchairs […]

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One is generally advised to tip airport wheelchair attendants, although it is not something you have to do. Not all attendants will accept the tip either but offer a tip and allow the attendant to accept or decline as they wish. Wheelchair attendant tips range from $2/€1/£1 to $5/€4/£4 or more. Airports are notoriously busy […]

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Shopping for most people is relatively hassle-free, but for those using wheelchairs, it can be highly challenging, especially when retailers don’t have wheelchairs in stores for shoppers to use. Some stores have motorized shopping carts, but this isn’t always ideal and may not be suitable for those with specific disabilities. Costco is a widely loved […]

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Over the last thirty years, US airlines and the government have implemented laws and regulations to open the skies for passengers who use wheelchairs. The primary goal of these regulations is to make it easier for these passengers to embark and disembark – but do wheelchair passengers board first? Wheelchair passengers board first, as the […]

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