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technology2 years ago

Anand Mahindra Impressed by Customized Car Design for Wheelchair Users

Anand Mahindra expresses admiration for a customised car design for wheelchair users, stating that it is a "super smart and super useful design." He expresses interest in investing in a startup that plans to create similar vehicles, acknowledging the challenges faced by mass production auto OEMs in providing such fitments. The video showcasing the modified car has garnered half a million views and positive comments, highlighting the importance of accessibility and independence for wheelchair users.

via NDTV|
#accessibility#anand-mahindra#customised-car-design
homelessness2 years ago

"Fatal Exposure: Anchorage's Unsheltered Face Deadly Winter Conditions"

Four people, believed to be homeless, have died outdoors in Anchorage over the past week, including two men in wheelchairs. The deaths highlight the challenges faced by the unsheltered population as winter weather descends on the city. The data fails to capture every death of a person experiencing homelessness, and the causes of death range from drug-related overdose to cardiac arrest and hypothermia. City leaders have expressed a commitment to preventing such deaths, but the closure of the Sullivan Arena shelter earlier this year has left hundreds of people living unsheltered in Anchorage.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#anchorage#deaths#homelessness
travel2 years ago

"United Airlines Enhances Accessibility for Wheelchair Users"

United Airlines has announced two new programs aimed at improving accessibility for wheelchair users. The airline will introduce a digital filter on its website that allows travelers to prioritize itineraries with flights operated by aircraft that can safely carry their wheelchair. If customers have to book a more expensive itinerary to accommodate their wheelchair, United will refund the fare difference. Additionally, United plans to run a pilot program at its Houston hub to assist passengers if their wheelchair is damaged or lost in transit. The airline will collaborate with its Accessible Travel Advisory Board to explore further improvements. These initiatives were developed in conjunction with the Department of Transportation as part of a push to enhance accessibility.

via The Points Guy|
#accessibility#air-travel#passenger-experience
transportation2 years ago

"US Department of Transportation Mandates Wheelchair-Accessible Lavatories on Airplanes"

On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new rule requiring airlines to make lavatories on new single-aisle aircraft more accessible for wheelchair users. The rule mandates that lavatories be large enough for a passenger with a disability and an attendant to approach, enter, and maneuver within. This announcement is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to improve infrastructure accessibility, including retrofitting old rail and subway stations and potentially allowing passengers to stay in their own wheelchairs when flying. The DOT is also working on rules for better training of airline staff and ensuring future vehicles are designed inclusively.

via Department of Transportation|
#air-carrier-access-act#airline-accessibility#americans-with-disabilities-act
travel2 years ago

Delta's New Seat Design Revolutionizes Air Travel for Wheelchair Users.

Delta Flight Products (DFP) has revealed a new airplane seat concept that allows wheelchair users to stay in their own chair throughout a flight. The built-in seat folds up to allow a wheelchair to be docked into place and would be installed into pre-existing aircraft seat track systems, so would not involve any structural change to the airplane. The design is generating significant buzz among wheelchair users who could be among potential customers. It’s hoped that the concept could enter commercial use within 18 months if it passes testing and is adopted by airlines.

via CNN|
#accessibility#airplane-seat-design#delta