Taking on the Unfriendly Skies

In his 2017 story, Kenny Salvini spoke with industry experts, policy advocates and fellow wheelchair users as he tried to make sense of the dismal situation facing air travelers with mobility disabilities. Six years later, he’s back, and guess what? Things are still terrible — and maybe even worse. Salvini examines what went wrong and looks at behind-the-scenes work that offers glimpses of a more accessible future. We’ve also got great air travel tips for wheelchair users, as well as readers’ flying nightmares and success stories.

New Approach to Rehab

New secondary-rehabilitation opportunities are filling the gaps created by ever-shortening hospital stays by offering immersive multiweek programs in fun, scenic spots. Cheryl Angelelli reports.

The King of Concert Accessibility

Alex Ghenis profiles Austin Whitney and how his passion for concert-going led him to change the industry and build one of the nation’s leading concert-accessibility firms.

AI Image Contest Winners

We asked to see your best disability-related images using AI technology, and you delivered.

Tattoo Time

A disability is no excuse to avoid getting a tattoo, and for many it is motivation. Sylvia Longmire talks with fellow enthusiasts to understand the appeal.

Wheelchair-Accessible Autonomous Vehicles Are Here. Now What?

Cheryl Angelelli rides in one of the first accessible autonomous vehicles and peers into the future envisioned by the vehicles’ makers.

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