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Nation Dec 21

‘This chair gives me my life back’ : Disabled passengers beg airlines to handle with care

By Karina Cuevas

Nation Dec 21

U.S. Vice President Harris participates in a virtual townhall about different care policies in the Build Back Better Agend...
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Sen. Duckworth on legislation to improve airline handling of mobility, medical devices

Disabled travelers in the United States often face embarrassing security pat downs, damaged or even lost mobility devices. In July, there were 834 reported incidents of damaged wheelchairs or scooters— an average of 28 a day. For more about the…

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Collective voice of disability community captured by new song, ‘Spaces’

James Ian’s new song called "Spaces" is made by, and for, the disabled community. While the song highlights a disease known as spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, it also celebrates the talent of the much broader disability community. This report…

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