Wheelchair Travel (Page 4)

John seated on an adult-sized changing table in an airplane lavatory concept.

First Look: Airplane Lavatory with Adult Changing Table

The "Metamorphic Lavatory" concept is large enough to fit a full-sized power wheelchair and features an adult changing table.

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John seated in a wheelchair securement space on the Airbus stand, posing with two Airbus employees.

Airbus Wheelchair Securement System Becomes First to Fly

The Airbus Airspace U Suite, tested in the air last month and demoed at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, could be the future of air travel for wheelchair users.

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Wheelchair users seated around a table at a winery with glasses of wine and food.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: The War, Reasonable Accommodations and Air Travel

Following along as I head to Hamburg to advocate for in-flight accessibility, recap a wheelchair tour and review a new accessible hotel in Rome.

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Male traveler pictured laying down in a row of three airplane seats.

This Wheelchair Traveler is Forced to Buy 5 Seats on Every Flight

The law says airlines can't discriminate against disabled travelers, but that's the norm for one Wheelchair Travel reader.

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Stevie and Robert taking a selfie on a pedestrian path in London.

Reasonable Accommodations and How Much Gratitude is Too Much?

Disabled people are conditioned to be thankful for equal access, but should this be the case? Is thanksgiving warranted?

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Overhead view of the Minnesota House of Representatives Chamber while in session.

News Roundup: Do-It-Yourself ADA Lawsuits Surge, Minnesota AV Bill Stalls Over Wheelchair Access and more

Accessible travel and disability news from around the world, including the DOJ's lawsuit against SeaWorld's parent company, autonomous vehicle regulation, Disney's DAS vote and more.

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Single bed in wheelchair accessible hotel room.

Review: Wheelchair Accessible Spring House Hotel Steps from Vatican City

This small hotel steps from the Vatican Museums offers wheelchair accessible accommodation in the heart of Rome, but very tight spaces present real challenges.

7 min read