Accessible Travel & Recreation

So excited to announce VisitLoudoun.org has an “Accessible Travel” blog to help make exploring Loudoun accessible to all!

by Shaun Heasley | December 17, 2024

www.disabilityscoop.com

Federal officials are finalizing a rule that they say will yield the largest expansion of rights for airline passengers with disabilities in a generation.

Federal officials are finalizing a rule that they say will yield the largest expansion of rights for airline passengers with disabilities in a generation. Under the regulation published this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation will mandate better training for airline staff and contractors who assist people with disabilities as well as those who handle wheelchairs. In addition, the rule enhances the expectations for how assistance is provided and what must occur if a wheelchair is damaged or delayed.

“Every passenger deserves safe, dignified travel when they fly — and we’ve taken unprecedented actions to hold airlines accountable when they do not provide fair treatment to passengers with disabilities,” said Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “With the new protections we’re announcing today, we’re establishing a new standard for air travel — with clear and thorough guidelines for airlines to ensure that passengers using…

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/11/05/delta-seeks-approval-for-seats-to-accommodate-wheelchairs-in-flight/31146/

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In just a few days I’ll b traveling to Oklahoma City to see my husband who’s come out of retirement to b a trainer-instructor for FAA in OKC for a few months. My husband connected me with this facility. I’m hoping to visit one of their adapted sporting events.

Way to go OKC for being a part of the “inclusion revolution” 🥳