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You made it off the plane – now what?
Holiday traveling is hard for everyone, but it can be particularly treacherous for people with disabilities. I know that with my multiple sclerosis, I must be continually looking forward (to avoid being knocked over) and down (to keep from tripping on piece of gum or a sidewalk crack). Nevertheless, I (and so many others I […]
Continue Reading...Disability Rights Extend to the Skies
In his book, “No Pity,” Joeseph P.Shapiro talks about a airline passenger who needed to board his plane. Because he was a quadriplegic, the flight crew decided to just place him on a baggage cart, along with the rest of the “luggage.” Mr. Shapiro also references an incident where a high-ranking federal employee was told […]
Continue Reading...Be thankful for that disabled parking place, and report the people who are cheating you out of it!
I guess I’ve seen it from all angles. Since it’s pretty clear that I have a disability, I don’t worry about people wondering if I’m “faking it” when I pull into a disabled parking space. I’m also aware that there are a lot of people whose disabilities are not obvious, but who still need and […]
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