Good news for documentary lovers who want to see more people with disabilities represented on film. An upcoming documentary has been green-lighted by the BBC. It stars blind adventurer Amar Latif and comedian Sara Pascoe. According to his website, Latif is the founder of Traveleyes, a world unique and award-winning travel company specializing in holidays for both blind and sighted travelers. In 2004, Amar set out to explore the world but was rejected by mainstream travel companies. You can follow his adventures on Twitter.
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Start-Up Muve Hopes to Become the ‘Accessible’ Uber
With a $1.2 million grant from the Michigan Mobility Challenge, two entrepreneurs created Muve, an accessible ride-sharing company. 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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