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Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
5 days ago

WheelMove gives manual wheelchairs the power and height to handle rough terrain

Compact motorized add-on converts a manual wheelchair into a terrain-capable powered chair with a 10-inch wheel, 250W motor, swappable battery, and 25km range.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Air Travel Was Already Hard for Wheelchair Users. Now It's Getting Worse.

Air travel is a hassle for wheelchair users. You don't need to look far for proof: Social media is awash with stories of wheelchairs lost or damaged in transit, often met with minimal accountability from airlines. As we've noted before, "An airline losing your luggage is bad; an airline losing your wheelchair is much, much worse." Given that reality, you'd think making air travel even marginally more accessible would be a priority. Instead, recent developments suggest things may actually be moving in the opposite direction.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

11 Genius Accessories Wheelchair Users Swear by for Easier, Safer, and Much More Comfortable Travel-From $12

For those longer periods of time in a chair, proper support is needed. [A gel cushion] is a great breathable option, especially in hot climates.
Travel
Europe news
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 years ago

7 Wheelchair-Accessible Airbnbs in Europe for a Seamless Stay

Accessible trips in Europe are manageable with the right information.
The article lists beautiful wheelchair-friendly accommodations across various European locations.
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