Wheelchair Users Become 'Detectives' Before Holidays: Promises Often Don't Hold
The article discusses the challenges wheelchair users face when planning holidays, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation and often unmet accessibility promises from hotels.
Wheelchair passenger falls onto the street after bus door opens in Cidade de Deus
A wheelchair user fell out of a bus in Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro, after the door intended for accessibility opened while the vehicle was moving.
Beach patrols no problem for surf lifesaver in powered wheelchair
Michael Lord, a 70-year-old wheelchair user, has been a dedicated surf lifesaver at Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie, using his powered wheelchair to perform his duties.
UFMG professor accused of discrimination after blocking access to wheelchair ramp and mocking: 'Did you walk again?'
A professor at UFMG has been accused of discrimination after blocking wheelchair access and making offensive comments towards a disabled man.
The exciting encounters with the little wheelchair user in my building
The article reflects on the author's encounters with a new neighbor, Jonas, a young boy in a wheelchair, highlighting the connection they share and the implications of accessibility in their living environment.
Uses a wheelchair and travels the country: "People with disabilities go where we can, not where we want"
Verónica MartÃnez reflects on over 40 years of vacationing in Argentina as a wheelchair user, sharing her experiences and the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
Accessibility in Bavaria: Almost half of the train stations are still not wheelchair accessible
Bavaria is making slow progress toward barrier-free train travel, with only 561 out of 1,079 train stations in the state being accessible to wheelchair users and strollers as of last year.
'A person cannot reach there.' Most charging stations are not barrier-free, wheelchair users appeal to energy companies and cities
Most charging stations are inaccessible for wheelchair users, prompting appeals for improvements from both energy companies and city authorities.