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August 2025 Around the Web

August 1, 2025 by lkarl

I’m Obese and Refused to Give Up My Second Seat on a Plane for a Toddler

A plus-size woman wearing a face mask sits in an airplane seat near the window, occupying part of the adjacent seat, with an oxygen concentrator next to her and empty seats nearby.

A woman has faced criticism online after revealing she refused to give up the second plane seat she had bought so that a fussy toddler could sit next to his mom.

The 34-year-old passenger said she had booked two seats on the domestic flight due to previous experiences of being uncomfortable in one….

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Touch2See Increases Accessibility for Blind Sports Fans

In a sporting arena, fans sit in bleachers. Centered in the middle of the folder is a man with glasses cheering with one hand cupped around his mouth and the other following the game on his touch2see device.

As accessibility becomes a bigger focus for leagues and teams looking to increase convenience for all fans, Toulouse, France-based Touch2See is bringing its tech to the U.S. for visually impaired and blind fans…. 

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What is Beep Baseball? Boston Team of Blind Athletes Plays America’s Favorite Pastime

Two men on a grassy field practice with beep baseball bats, a sport adapted for blind and low-vision players, while other teammates gather in the background under overcast skies; the image includes a CBS News Boston and WBZ logo overlay.

The Boston Renegades baseball team plays beep baseball, an adaptive version of America’s favorite pastime, designed specifically for blind and visually-impaired athletes… 

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This Airline Was Named No. 1 for Wheelchair Accessibility in 2025

A person in a wheelchair waits at an airport terminal, with an airplane taking off visible through the large windows in the background.

If you are planning on flying with a wheelchair, there’s one airline with a higher approval rating than its competitors.

A new study by InsureMyTrip ranks which airlines are great with wheelchairs… 

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Houston Charity Gifts 66 Wheelchair-Accessible Vans to Needy Families

 Five people pose in front of a row of new black and white vans adorned with red bows, part of a fleet of 66 wheelchair-accessible vehicles being unveiled in Houston to expand accessible transportation.

More than 60 underprivileged children will now have wheelchair-accessible vans thanks to a nearly $4 million giveaway by the Houston Children’s Charity on Tuesday…. 

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What Makes Torino Europe’s Smartest Travel Destination?

Panoramic view of Turin, Italy, showcasing the iconic Mole Antonelliana with its tall spire rising above historic buildings and red rooftops, with a hot air balloon floating in the distance under a blue sky.

What makes Torino Europe’s smartest travel destination isn’t just its baroque palaces or chocolate heritage—it’s how the city is blending innovation, inclusion, and sustainability to reshape what a city break can be in 2025… 

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Best Travel Tips from Sophie Morgan 

The travel industry has made great strides in accessibility recently, which is great, but there’s still so much more that can be done. Here are the companies and destinations I’ve found to be leading the way, whether you’re craving luxury, adventure or just a stress-free trip… 

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