I am currently a masters student at Leeds Beckett University, and as part of my university work I am doing some research into how disabled passengers are treated on airplanes. Would it be at all ...
Discussion in Research and opportunities - 17 Apr 2018
Do you find air travel difficult or impossible due to your postural needs? Perhaps you're a family member, parent, partner or healthcare professional who supports individuals with postural needs to ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 1 Aug 2023
Tomorrow, Scope will be appearing on BBC One’s Rip Off Britain to highlight the experience of disabled passengers on trains. Far too often, inaccessible transport stops disabled people from enjoying ...
Discussion in Research and opportunities - 26 Jun 2018
Hi all! I am new to the forum - so first and foremost hello! I joined to share a project I am working on now - travel guides for physically disabled people! We're running a KickStarter campaign ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 24 Dec 2016
Hi, new member. I recently booked a foreign holiday. At time of booking I made everybody aware of my mobility issues and that I would need to take my mobility scooter. The airline requested details of ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 24 Apr 2018
Hello all, Any advice please, gratefully accepted! Sorry for the long story! I am going a bit mad as a disabled taxi passenger who has a Blue Badge but cannot drive: I am having to pay an extra £2 to ...
Discussion in Transport and travel - 3 Dec 2023
A terrible example of bad attitudes and ignorance towards hidden impairments on the Independent today: A disabled passenger has branded Stansted Airport staff “disgusting” after she was denied ...
Discussion in Research and opportunities - 3 Jan 2018
Do you need 8 points or more on pip to apply for travel pass ?
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 7 Mar 2020
Has anyone seen this on the news today? Paralympian leads effort to improve travel for disabled people - BBC News Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson will be leading a team to improve accessibility in air ...
Discussion in Transport and travel - 7 Nov 2024
I thought i would post this to help other people who would love to go out but cant because they cannot afford it due to needing someone to go with them for support I have applied for a CEA card ...
Discussion in Everyday life - 4 Nov 2021
