With a $1.2 million grant from the Michigan Mobility Challenge, two entrepreneurs created Muve, an accessible ride-sharing company. READ MORE
Unlocking the Key to Travel for Families with Autism
Travel is particularly difficult for many families with autistic children. Learn how VillaKey, a Miami-based company, has created a trusted portfolio of autism-friendly vacation homes. READ MORE
A Long Time Coming: MLB Will Rename Disabled List
Some things rarely change, like baseball. Until they do. According to a recently released ESPN report, the famed disabled list of baseball is going on the permanent DL. Reports say that Major League Baseball will rename the disabled list as the “injured list,” and the league confirmed the news. The league will make the change out of concern that the term “disabled” for injured players falsely conflates disabilities with injuries and an inability to participate in sports. READ MORE
British Film Helps Wheelchair Using Airline Passengers Understand Travel Basics
UK charity Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is addressing issues faced by wheelchair users when traveling by air, through the launch of a unique film, Your Guide to Flying with a Disability. Now people thinking about flying with their powered wheelchair can see exactly what’s involved when taking a flight as the film shows every stage of the journey.
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New Motor Homes Are Wheelchair and Accessible Friendly
For those who use a wheelchair or have mobility issues, it may be difficult to get around, especially away from home. But this week, Winnebago is releasing its idea to help those get on the road by announcing the production of three new motorhomes that are wheelchair and accessible friendly, according to KIMT News in Rochester, Minnesota. Photo courtesy Winnebago
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