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Wheelchairs

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"Proposed Regulations to Hold Airlines Accountable for Mishandling Wheelchairs"
transportation1 year ago

"Proposed Regulations to Hold Airlines Accountable for Mishandling Wheelchairs"

The Biden Administration has proposed new rules to improve how airlines handle wheelchairs and accommodate passengers with disabilities, aiming to hold airlines more accountable for mishandling wheelchairs and provide better training for employees who assist passengers with disabilities. While disability advocates have largely welcomed the proposed rule, some express disappointment over its limitations and call for more clarity on training and prompt assistance definitions.

"Tulane University Students Create Custom Wheelchairs for Kids with Disabilities"
human-interest2 years ago

"Tulane University Students Create Custom Wheelchairs for Kids with Disabilities"

Tulane University students, in partnership with the organization Make Good, are using 3D printing technology to build specially designed wheelchairs for children with disabilities. The chairs, personalized and signed by their makers, offer newfound mobility and independence to the children. The cost-effective design combines wooden bases and wheels with 3D-printed plastic attachments, costing under $200 per chair. The program aims to empower clinicians and go beyond what's commercially available, providing children with customized solutions that improve their quality of life.