Four Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants in Chicago You Should Visit
Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States. No doubt a city with this many people also houses countless commercial establishments. Among these are the city’s best restaurants. And as a wheelchair user, you should consider not only the quality and price of dishes in a restaurant but also how accessible it […]
July 27 Proclaimed as Denton Disability Rights Day
Denton, Texas — The City Council of Denton, in coordination with the ADA29 Disability Rights Rally organizers, officially announced July 29th as “Denton Disability Rights Day”. They made the proclamation last July 16 during a council meeting at the City Hall Council Chambers in Denton. Raising Awareness for Persons With Disabilities The Committee on Persons […]
Taxi driver suspended for abandoning disabled passenger (Glasgow, SCT)
Glasgow, Scotland — Taxi driver Dalbir Singh made headlines last Friday after avoiding and refusing to stop by a wheelchair-bound woman. The incident happened at Glasgow Central Station, where the woman was reportedly waiting at the front of the taxi queue. Eyewitnesses claimed she was calling to the cab driver, but instead of coming to […]
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 […]
