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Navigating the Skies with Ease: Understanding the Rights of Passengers with Disabilities Did you know that the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights ensures inclusivity takes flight in the world of travel? This pivotal legislation mandates that information must be accessible on flights using aircraft with more than 60 seats. But what does "accessible" really mean for passengers requiring visual or hearing assistance? Join the conversation and share your thoughts on how airlines can further improve accessibility for all passengers. #InclusivityInFlight #Accessibility #AirlineRights #PassengerInclusivity #TravelForAll

Traveling with Disabilities: Your Rights and Support If you have a sensory, physical, or learning disability that impacts your mobility while flying, it's essential to know your rights in the UK and EU. Here’s what you need to be aware of: 1. Accessible Information: You have the right to receive information about your flight in a way that you understand. 2. Seating Assistance: Airlines are obligated to help you find a seat that meets your needs. 3. Mobility Support: You'll receive assistance moving around the plane, including access to toilets. 4. Wheelchair Transport: While you cannot bring your wheelchair into the passenger cabin,(At the moment) it will be stored in the hold. Be sure to discuss any specific needs with your airline regarding boarding assistance. 5. Traveling with Companions: If you require help with daily activities, you must travel with a companion. Notify the airline at least 48 hours before your flight, and they will do their best to seat you together. Remember, early communication with your airline, travel agent, or tour operator is key to ensuring a smooth travel experience. Your comfort and safety matter, so don’t hesitate to reach out for the support you need. Safe travels! #TravelWithDisabilities #AirlineRights #MobilitySupport #InclusiveTravel

Navigating Air Travel: Understanding the Rights of Passengers with Disabilities Did you know air travel includes specific rights for passengers with disabilities to ensure a smooth journey? From assistance at key airport locations to facilities for service animals, learn how these provisions aim to make flying accessible and stress-free for everyone. Let's discuss how airlines and airports are implementing these measures. #Accessibility #AirTravel #DisabilityRights #InclusiveTravel Kristy Durso Jake Steinman Sylvia Longmire

Navigating Disabilities and Airport Injuries: Your Guide to Hassle-Free Air Travel! Did you know that air travel can be made more accessible for individuals with disabilities with proper planning? Here’s a quick guide to ensure your journey is smooth and stress-free: **Plan Ahead:** Always mention your disability requirements when booking tickets. This ensures airlines provide necessary accommodations under the Air Carrier Access Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. **Check-In with Ease:** Make advance arrangements for assistance with check-in and boarding passes, and direct you to your gate. No prior arrangements? No worries! You can still request help at the counter. **Smooth TSA Experience:** Utilize the TSA Cares helpline at 855-787-2227 for security assistance. For convenience, apply for a TSA notification card and consider TSA PreCheck to speed up your process. **Seamless Boarding:** Check in with your gate agent for any extra help, such as transferring from a wheelchair or managing carry-on bags. Airlines must also assist with in-flight needs, including restroom visits. Did you know that the U.S. Department of Transportation proposes new rules to better handle wheelchairs and ensure more training for airline staff? These rules aim to hold airlines accountable for mishandling mobility devices. Compelling Fact: According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, airlines mishandle hundreds of wheelchairs and scooters each month, making it crucial to know your rights and the help available to you. 🔍 Your Turn: Have you or someone you know traveled with a disability? What tips made your journey easier? Please share your experiences with us!👇 👍 Like this post if you found these tips helpful, comment with your airport experiences, and share with friends who might benefit! 📞 Need legal advice related to airport injuries? Contact us today for a free consultation! #PersonalInjuryLaw #AirportInjuries #TravelSmart #AccessibilityMatters #LegalHelp #FlySafe

Last weekend, CBS Philadelphia ran a story on our new campaign to make air travel accessible for people with disabilities by 2026. While nearly every form of mass transportation – trains, buses, cruise ships – is accessible for people with disabilities, air travel is not. In fact, it’s a nightmare for millions of Americans trying to fly. For example, 31 wheelchairs are damaged by airlines every single day. Americans saw how pivotal this issue is over the Thanksgiving travel season when a viral video showed airline employees in Miami grossly mishandling a wheelchair. https://lnkd.in/etxgz2U8 In response to Easterseals’ campaign, the Department of Transportation told CBS Philadelphia that at some point in the future, it was “possible passengers would eventually be allowed to stay in their wheelchairs on flights.” We cannot wait any longer for safe, reliable access to air travel. Airlines need to act NOW to ensure disabled Americans are able to fly in their own wheelchairs. #AccessibleAirTravel

#Finally #AirlineTravel #WheelchairSafetyDuringTransport #PeopleWithADisability WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs. This proposed rule would require prompt, safe, and dignified assistance for air travelers with disabilities, mandate training for airline and airport contractor personnel who assist passengers with disabilities, and establish new actions that airlines must take to protect passengers with disabilities when a wheelchair is broken or damaged during transport. https://lnkd.in/gVmmwSH9

Imagine the increase of people who would get to see places they have always dreamed of. Image Description: Image of a quote by Michele Erwin that reads “Sixteen percent of the entire global population is impacted by disabilities, and 40-60 percent of that community doesn’t travel due to the risk of their physical self, damage to their wheelchair, or any additional hardships. #FlyInclusive #AllWheelsUp #AccessiblityMatters #WheelchairSpotsOnAirplanes #AccessibleTravel #Wheelchair #Disabled #DisabledTravel #Accessible #Disability #WheelchairLife #Travel #Traveling #Aviation #Airplane #Airplanes #Transport #AirTravel #Wheelchairs #Transportation #AccessibleTourism

Have you experienced disability discrimination or harm from #FlyingWhileDisabled? You can share your experience to help make air travel saver for disabled passengers! ✈️ Flying with a disability shouldn't require risking your mobility or even your life, but that is currently the reality for disabled travelers. Far too many members of our community have faced damaged or lost wheelchairs/scooters, equipment mishandling, injury during a seat transfer while boarding or deplaning, lack of proper training for airport staff, discrimination by airline staff, and a number of other issues. The good news? We can change that reality through our advocacy. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a new rule to improve safety and dignity for air travelers with disabilities, and have requested comments. Check out the proposed rule here: https://bit.ly/4du68dH Get involved by sharing your experiences with AAPD: https://bit.ly/3UOn1sv. We'll share your stories with DOT to advocate for a stronger regulation. Together, let's make air travel safer and more accessible for everyone! #FlyingWhileDisabled #RightsOnFlights #AccessibleAirTravel #AccessibleAviation #Air4All #SafeTravel #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityInclusion #TheBarriersWeFace #HandsOffMyADA #DisabilityJustice #DisabledPower #WeTheDisabled #DisabilityPolicy #DisabilityAgenda #AAPD