Wheelchair athlete banned from plane ‘because he couldn’t walk’

Apr 302010
 

One of Britain’s top wheelchair athletes was prevented from travelling to a race after an airline said he would have to walk up steps to board. Full article: Wheelchair athlete banned from plane ‘because he couldn’t walk’

Meeting Old Friends

Apr 212010
 

I had the pleasure and privilege this weekend of meeting (in person) two Bay area disability bloggers whom I have known (virtually) for a long time: Scott Rains and Wheelchair Dancer. Scott is the wildly prolific and multi-lingual author of the Rolling Rains Report, concentrating on inclusive tourism, travel and universal design. Over dinner at [...]

Disabled Explorers

Apr 142010
 

Disabled Explorers In the World’s Most Badass Short Bus Every soldier is eventually discharged. Every soldier, especially those who have seen combat, has to figure out how to reintegrate with society. Disabled soldiers get to do all that, plus figure out what they physically can and can’t do. So Lance rolls up in the WAVE, [...]

Try a Handcycle

Apr 122010
 

If you’ve been looking for a way to try out a handcycle, check out Top End’s Tour de Force Handcycle Clinic & Product Tour: The afternoon session is for veterans and other interested individuals who would like to learn about the sport of handcycling and to try out the Top End handcycles. Top End will [...]

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