wheelchairs
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New American Airlines Wheelchair Policy Strands Passengers Relying on Mobility Devices
A change to the wheelchair policy at American Airlines has quietly flown under the radar for months. The revised guidelines put weight restrictions on electric wheelchairs for certain flights that were previously capable of transporting the same mobility devices. The move appears to be a cost-cutting measure that could run afoul of federal regulations and…
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Google Maps Makes Wheelchair-Accessible Locations Easier To Spot
In honour of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google’s adding a long-overdue feature to its Maps app that puts details about a location’s accessibility facilities front and centre.
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Stephen Hawking’s Wheelchair And Papers Are Up For Auction, And We Hope They Land In Good Hands
This morning, Christies announced that it would be auctioning off 22 items from the life and work of renowned theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking, who passed away earlier this year. Among the items up for auction will be one of Professor Hawking’s earlier motorised wheelchairs, which he relied on when his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…
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Every Kid Can Enjoy A Day At The Waterpark With This Air-Powered Wheelchair
Most electric wheelchairs and mobility devices can easily shrug off a little rain, but on the whole, they really don’t mix well with water. So engineers at the University of Pittsburgh designed a powered wheelchair that runs on compressed air, allowing those with limited mobility to safely enjoy a day at the water park. Every…