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Pre booked assistance on trains inflated
It is shocking to hear that rail companies over inflated stats on pre booked rail assistance to support the office ticket closures as disabled people and organisations, plus workers unions were fighting this. Clearly customer care does not exist.
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Rail companies use fake disabled mystery shoppers
I found this socking and disgusting, why are they not using disabled mystery shoppers to get true insights and experience. I believe there are enough disabled people who would be willing to give feedback and mystery shop for rail companies.
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Regulator calls on rail operators to improve complaints processes and redress provision for disabled
We have some exciting research that has just been published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The mixed method research project was a collaboration between ORR, research agency Trajectory, and Open Inclusion to better understand the complaint processes of disabled passengers when travelling by train. The research was…
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Autism guide to travelling
I found this great guide to travelling with Autism and suggestions to make it eaiser to cope with challenges,
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Are UK transport strikes affecting you?
As someone who works for a trade Union I support the right to strike but as a Neurodiversity worker I struggle to follow and keep up with what train operators are striking when and the have to amend plans at the last minute for them and rearrange if they are cancelled. I wondered if they were affecting anyone else and if…
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Bluetooth throttle control
Bluetooth throttle control This new technology is super cool and allows us to drive in motorsport and regular cars. What are your thoughts? Great job by Christina Vithoulkas.
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Booking holiday travel
Booking holiday travel The Holiday travel season is officially upon us. Last month, United Airlines announced a plan to make it easier for wheelchair users to book flights. United Airlines is improving the process with a new booking tool designed especially for wheelchair users. Beginning in early 2024, the airline is…
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Trip of a lifetime to Greece and Italy
Thanks to my roommate, Jen, I was able to visit Greece (two weeks) and Italy (one week) in late September/early October. Some info about me. I am a 56 year old man who has cerebral palsy but is ambulatory. In Greece, we traveled all over and visited a winery, an olive grove, many ancient ruins and etc. We ate lots of…
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Paratransit what is it good for?
Paratransit issue Last week, I was supposed to have a doctor's appointment for a physical, which turned into getting a new injury checked out. I booked a ride with my local paratransit. The bus arrived about an hour before my scheduled appointment. I was outside waiting upon pulling up. The driver realized I did not have a…
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It’s time to go to Greece!
Hey y’all! Have you been able to check this out on LinkedIn?! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/annzaslowrethaber_inclusivityispower-inclusiveworkplace-community-activity-7077615808960462848-ybn9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
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The most culturally accessible countries.
These are the top countries viewed as culturally accessible by global survey respondents. Traveling, whether it’s to a new restaurant or business around the corner from your house or a new state or country, can be a great way to explore and learn more about ourselves. Recently, US News published a list of what they found…
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Commercial Airline Wheelchair Damage
Have you had your wheelchair damaged in transit by a major Commercial Airline? Unfortunately, this is all too common and a major issue for so many wheelchair users traveling globally. United Spinal Association is working on amending the Air Carrier Access Act in the United States to address this very issue with…