Taxi becomes more expensive for disabled people (Texas)
Texas, AU — Majority of disabled individuals are already spending a huge amount of money just to get around the city. However, things might just get heavier for them. On June 30 of last year, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) officially rolled-out for Australian persons with disabilities. It aims to give support (financial and […]
At Your Service: Solving Transportation Issues For The Disabled
All over the world, a large number of urban and inter-urban transport services remain inaccessible to persons with disabilities. As a result, many community members suffer from extreme hassle and frustration – especially those whose daily activities involve transportation. That is why it is important for less-capable individuals to voice out these concerns. Feedback from […]
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: […]
Know Your Rights: Traveling In A Wheelchair
It has been over two decades since the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was officially enforced by the government. This law ensures equal access to wheelchair users in terms of employment, education, public and private places, communication, and transportation. Despite this, the majority of service providers – especially in transportation – do not seem […]
Demand on Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis Increases (Worcester, UK)
The current number of wheelchair-accessible taxis in Worcester, England is one. Yes, you read that right — one. And members of the local handicapped community are urging officials for more. Robert Bilotta, chairman of the Worcester Commission on Disabilities expressed his frustration: “We’re really underserved. It’s a quality-of-life issue; we’re not able to enjoy Worcester.” […]
Taxi drivers undergo wheelchair safety assessment (Walsall, IE)
Walsall Officials performed an undercover operation to see if Walsall taxi and private hire vehicle drivers are safely transporting wheelchair-bound passengers. Community protection officers, with the special participation of a handicapped police officer, carried out the recent task. The evaluation revealed that the cases of safety breaches decreased following the earlier spot check in March. […]
American Man Breaks Wheelchair Records at Boston Marathon
Daniel Romanchuk crossed the finish line wheelchair-bound with not one, not two, but three records set and a trophy. He reportedly finished the race in an official time of 1 hour, 21 minutes and 36 seconds, became the youngest push rim race winner in Boston Marathon history and the first US men’s wheelchair champion in […]
Travel: Machu Picchu Wheelchair Accessible Trip
One of the top destinations for any tourist is the Machu Picchu. Looks like tourist rate would now be doubling in Peru. Machu Picchu has been wheelchair accessible for a few months now. Wheel the World, a travel company, developed the first wheelchair accessible tour of the Peruvian tourist site, Machu Picchu. The site is […]
Tips for Wheelchair Travelers
Travelling, oftentimes, come with many obstacles. How much more for a wheelchair user. There are a lot of things to consider, the luggage, flight connections, and even seating. But no matter what, it shouldn’t keep one from travelling. Below are some travel tips that wheelchair users can follow for their next journey. Request for comfortable […]
New Release will include Wheelchair Emojis
Another emoji update for smartphone users! This time it will include prosthetic legs, service dogs (in harness), and wheelchair users (both motorized and non-motorized). These are one of the 59 new symbols that will be included in the emoji list on the latter part of the year. This latest batch will also include yawning face […]
