Comments due Monday, May 13, 2024 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public comments on a new proposed rule designed to ensure airline passengers who use wheelchairs can travel safely and with dignity. An estimated 5.5 million Americans use a...
Airport Security Screening Survey and Public Forum
Over the past year, we have been reaching out to our community members about their experiences with airport security screenings conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response from this community has been tremendous. Our request for...
A Companion’s Perspective on the Benefits of an Accessible Trip Guaranteed
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Travel has always been important to me, but I had no idea how that would change when I fell in love and married a C6...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Safe Transfer to Hotel Beds
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Too High of Beds is a Common Accessibility Problem With ADA compliant hotel rooms, the requirements cover the very...
Wheel the World’s Tips for Traveling and Flying with Mobility Aids
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Embarking on a journey holds a special kind of magic, the promise of new places, cultures, and experiences. We...
10 Reasons to Book Your Next Trip with Wheel the World
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ The travel agency dedicated to people with disabilities is here! Traveling was once a privilege limited to those who...
Hunter Woodhall Gets Real About Traveling the World as a Bilateral Amputee
Traveling is one of the most enriching experiences a person can have, but a good trip always requires a bit of research and preparation. For the limb loss community, it usually requires a little bit more preplanning. In a piece featured on Travel & Leisure, 3x...
Wheel the World’s Ultimate Guide to Flying with a Power Wheelchair
This article is written in co-authorship with two power-wheelchair users and experienced travelers: Catherine Sokol, Wheel the World blog contributor, travel enthusiast, and budding disability advocate, and Valeria Rocha, one of Wheel the World's talented software...
Wheelchair Travel Anxiety: Airport Tips & Words of Encouragement
Traveling is one of the most enriching and fulfilling experiences life has to offer. It opens doors to new cultures, people, and adventures, allowing you to create lasting memories and broaden your horizons. However, for those with concerns or anxieties about...
Amputee Coalition Partners with Wheel the World to Make Travel More Accessible
Calling all travel enthusiasts! Your stress-free vacation based on your accessibility needs awaits. The Amputee Coalition is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Wheel the World, an online travel booking platform exclusively geared towards travelers who...