By Alvaro Silberstein, co-founder and CEO of 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.’ Showers and bathrooms are always an issue for people...
March AC News Flash
In this segment of the AC News Flash, Cass Isidro outlines the Amputee Coalition's newly released prevalence study, highlights the 2024 ACNC conference registration now open, and talks about April's Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month for the community to...
Traveling in a Wheelchair? Don’t Forget to Pack These Items
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ One of the challenges of traveling as a wheelchair user is when it comes to handling luggage, essential equipment,...
Wheel the World Breaks Down 3 Reasons Why Traveling with a Disability Can Be More Expensive
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code ‘AMPUTEECOALITION.’ Traveling can be expensive, especially for people with limb loss and limb difference and other disabilities. Hotel...
Input Opportunity: Ensuring Wheelchair Users Can Fly With Dignity
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...