Air travel can be stressful and uncomfortable for everyone, but for those with mobility issues, it can be downright dangerous. Since wheelchairs are currently not allowed on planes, wheelchair users ...

As a frequent flyer, my loyalty to airlines goes beyond the number of miles I get per flight. For that reason, Southwest ...

I've been in a wheelchair on and off for about 20 years, and now I'm a full-time user. I'm also interested in staying healthy so I can live long enough to become a burden on my kids. Like many folks, ...

Dec. 18, 2011, was the day Jerod Nieder entered an entirely new life as a member of the wheelchair community. On vacation with family, Nieder was excited to get into the turquoise waters of the ...

New digital sizing tool helps customers determine the right aircraft for their wheelchair; airline will refund the fare difference if they have to pay more for an alternative flight with a larger ...

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On the banks of Lake Geneva in late June, Ben Spencer and Peter Smorthit looked out towards the Alpine peaks. Over the next 18 days, the friends would embark on a 262 mile-journey across one of Europe ...

Older wheelchair users are more likely to be seriously injured from tipping or falling than younger people who use wheelchairs. Following safety tips protects both users and caregivers from harm and ...

WheelMove is a portable wheelchair attachment that can turn any standard wheelchair into an electric one. It debuted at CES ...