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International Wheelchair Day: Celebrating Strength, Community & Progress

Mar 3, 2025 4 min read Accessible Travel Inspiration

International Wheelchair Day is more than a celebration—it’s a movement. Recognizing resilience, raising awareness, and inspiring change, this day highlights the achievements of wheelchair users worldwide. Join us in celebrating accessibility, inclusion, and the future of barrier-free travel.

A Major Win for Accessible Travel: New DOT Rules for Wheelchair Users

Dec 24, 2024 5 min read Accessible Travel News

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a groundbreaking set of rules aimed at making air travel safer, more dignified, and less stressful for wheelchair users

Wheelchair Travel: Single-Aisle Airplanes Set to have Accessible Restrooms

Aug 4, 2023 3 min read Accessible Travel Tips

On the 33rd anniversary of American with Disabilities Act, the Department of Transportation announced its new rule requiring single-aisle planes to provide accessible facilities large enough to accommodate wheelchair users.