Friday, August 04, 2023

Accessible Airline Restroom Required in New Rule

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 August 1, 2023

TRAVEL

Wheelchair bound woman in accessible airline restroom photo

New Rule Requires Accessible Restroom on Single-Aisle Aircraft Delivered After 2035

On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Department of Transportation finalized a rule requiring airlines have an accessible restroom on all single-aisle aircraft, the type used for 86% of U.S. domestic flights. The new regulations also mandate onboard aisle chairs and annual training for airline staff on assisting disabled passengers to and from the restroom.  

MEDIA

Disabled Writers and Actors Strike for a Better Future 

The unions representing screenwriters and actors have been striking for weeks, bringing Hollywood to a standstill. Teal Sherer talks with two wheelchair-using screenwriters about why they are striking, how it’s affecting writers and actors with disabilities, and the ways that the disability community can show support.  

PRODUCTS

Wheelchair bound man, dog, and child on a hiking trail shown from the back photo

Lignorims Wooden Handrims Are More Than a Novelty

When we learned about a new wooden handrim from Austria, we were intrigued but had a lot of questions about how they’d hold up. Through an extended trial, Lignorims performed well in a variety of weather conditions, and even excelled in areas where most handrims struggle.

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