Union Estimates 65,000 Airline Contractors Have Been Laid Off
Wheelchair attendants, critical to ensuring accessibility for travelers with disabilities, have been particularly hard hit as relief has been delayed.
News & Events
City to Build Accessible Zipline, New Adventure Bike for Disabled and more
Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible zip line, ADA case against Uber moves forward, accessible motorbike for disabled & more.
Due to the Risk of COVID-19, I’m Grounding Myself
With the spread of COVID-19 having been deemed a global pandemic, it is time for each of us to reevaluate our travel plans over the next several months.
The Coronavirus Outbreak and My Trip to China (UPDATED)
The 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak has encouraged me to consider the risks of traveling to China next month.
Teenagers Boot Wheelchair User Off Train, Sharing Sidewalks with Robots and more
Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible funicular, Disney Access Pass challenged in court, wheelchair charging stations & more.
Accessible Cabins at Yosemite, Hunting Expedition for Wheelchair Users, Delta Ignores DOT Mandate and more
Accessible travel news roundup: ADA cabins at Yosemite National Park, a new accessibility committee at DOT, 15 all-terrain track chairs for rent & more.
Rapid Growth of Dockless Bikeshare, Scooter Systems Brings New Accessibility Challenges
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that nearly 300 bikeshare and e-scooter systems exist, together serving more than 200 cities.
Top 10 Signs That Accessible Travel is Going Mainstream
The TravelAbility Summit will build on the work evidenced here, signs that the travel industry is becomig more accessible in response to demand.
Ranking the World’s Safest Cities to Visit in 2019
Travelers should consider The Economist’s Safe Cities Index 2019, which ranks the world’s major cities according to personal safety and security.
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