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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on New Shepard NS-37
Blue Origin’s upcoming NS-37 mission marks a historic first: sending aerospace engineer Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, a wheelchair user, into space aboard New Shepard. Scheduled for Dec. 18, the flight will take six passengers past the Kármán line for a few minutes of weightlessness, highlighting growing accessibility and inclusion in private ...
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on NS-37 Mission
Blue Origin’s NS-37 mission is set to make history as Michi Benthaus, an ESA engineer and wheelchair user, becomes the first person with a mobility disability to travel to space. She will join Hans Koenigsmann and four other civilians on the suborbital flight. The mission underscores a growing push toward inclusive space tourism, as agencies and ...
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Customer Praises Zomato Delivery Agent With Disability For "Smooth" Service
The Zomato customer shared that the food order arrived on time, communication was clear, and the overall experience felt natural rather than exceptional - just as inclusion should be.
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7 Holiday Destinations In Asia That Are Perfect For Senior Travellers
From cities with excellent public transport and wheelchair-friendly paths to peaceful retreats nestled in nature, these destinations are designed to be kind to the knees, easy on the eyes, and full of charm.
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World's 10 Most Accessible Airports For Passengers With Reduced Mobility In 2025
The top 10 airports with the most accessible facilities include four airports from Japan, demonstrating the country's dedication to promoting seamless travel for all.
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Ramps, Wheelchair Areas: Proposed Changes To Transport Systems For Disabled
A draft framework has proposed sweeping changes to transport systems to make them more accessible for persons with disabilities, including mandatory wheelchair space, step-free toilets at stations, level boarding ramps, and trained staff.
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Woman Using Wheelchair Takes Flight After Long Time, Appreciates IndiGo And Mumbai Airport Staff
"Skies are finally opening up for everyone," Maitri Shah writes after experiencing inclusivity in air travel.
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X User Complains About IndiGo Not Providing Wheelchair To Elderly Passenger, Airline Responds
A doctor took to X to criticise IndiGo for allegedly not giving a wheelchair to his elderly mother-in-law. The airline has responded with a detailed clarification.
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Old Note Urging Differently Abled To "Come Upstairs" To Use Lift Goes Viral, Sparks Outrage Online
A note outside a building has left social media users baffled. The note instructs people to climb upstairs and inform a staff member that they need to use the life designed for them.
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Video: Wheelchair User Slams Air Canada After Being Carried Down Stairs In Broken Chair
A Canadian blogger who regularly posts about her travels as a wheelchair user on social media is speaking out after being carried off an Air Canada flight in what she describes as a "terrifying" ordeal.
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Will Ask Centre To Frame SOPs For Handling Airport Wheelchair Issues: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will ask the Centre and others, including the Airport Authority of India (AAI), to frame the standard operating procedures to ensure trouble-free access of airports to persons with disability (PwD).
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Anand Mahindra Finds Customised Car Design For Wheelchair Users Impressive
Anand Mahindra posted a video featuring a custom-made car designed for drivers who use wheelchairs, remarking that the design is exceptionally clever and highly practical.
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Wheelchair User Woman In Bengaluru Struggles To Find Accessible Apartment
Mrunmaiy concluded her thread by writing that she shared her experience to sensitize people about the importance of accessibility and the challenges of living with a disability in India.
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Mumbai Woman On Wheelchair Carried Up Stairs At Registrar Office, Devendra Fadnavis Apologises
The activist revealed that she went to get married at the Registrars Office in Khar, but the office was on the second floor with no access for disabled people.
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Apple Maps Will Now Help Users Find Parking Spaces, Charging Spots for EVs: Report
Apple Maps has collaborated with SpotHero to help users with parking information in a popular location. The feature will let users in the US and Canada find the availability of parking as well as make a booking from their phones. It will offer several other useful functions, including finding charging spots for electric vehicles. The app was launch...
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on New Shepard NS-37
Blue Origin’s upcoming NS-37 mission marks a historic first: sending aerospace engineer Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, a wheelchair user, into space aboard New Shepard. Scheduled for Dec. 18, the flight will take six passengers past the Kármán line for a few minutes of weightlessness, highlighting growing accessibility and inclusion in private ...
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on NS-37 Mission
Blue Origin’s NS-37 mission is set to make history as Michi Benthaus, an ESA engineer and wheelchair user, becomes the first person with a mobility disability to travel to space. She will join Hans Koenigsmann and four other civilians on the suborbital flight. The mission underscores a growing push toward inclusive space tourism, as agencies and ...
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Customer Praises Zomato Delivery Agent With Disability For "Smooth" Service
The Zomato customer shared that the food order arrived on time, communication was clear, and the overall experience felt natural rather than exceptional - just as inclusion should be.
-
7 Holiday Destinations In Asia That Are Perfect For Senior Travellers
From cities with excellent public transport and wheelchair-friendly paths to peaceful retreats nestled in nature, these destinations are designed to be kind to the knees, easy on the eyes, and full of charm.
-
World's 10 Most Accessible Airports For Passengers With Reduced Mobility In 2025
The top 10 airports with the most accessible facilities include four airports from Japan, demonstrating the country's dedication to promoting seamless travel for all.
-
Ramps, Wheelchair Areas: Proposed Changes To Transport Systems For Disabled
A draft framework has proposed sweeping changes to transport systems to make them more accessible for persons with disabilities, including mandatory wheelchair space, step-free toilets at stations, level boarding ramps, and trained staff.
-
Woman Using Wheelchair Takes Flight After Long Time, Appreciates IndiGo And Mumbai Airport Staff
"Skies are finally opening up for everyone," Maitri Shah writes after experiencing inclusivity in air travel.
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X User Complains About IndiGo Not Providing Wheelchair To Elderly Passenger, Airline Responds
A doctor took to X to criticise IndiGo for allegedly not giving a wheelchair to his elderly mother-in-law. The airline has responded with a detailed clarification.
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Old Note Urging Differently Abled To "Come Upstairs" To Use Lift Goes Viral, Sparks Outrage Online
A note outside a building has left social media users baffled. The note instructs people to climb upstairs and inform a staff member that they need to use the life designed for them.
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Video: Wheelchair User Slams Air Canada After Being Carried Down Stairs In Broken Chair
A Canadian blogger who regularly posts about her travels as a wheelchair user on social media is speaking out after being carried off an Air Canada flight in what she describes as a "terrifying" ordeal.
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Will Ask Centre To Frame SOPs For Handling Airport Wheelchair Issues: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will ask the Centre and others, including the Airport Authority of India (AAI), to frame the standard operating procedures to ensure trouble-free access of airports to persons with disability (PwD).
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Anand Mahindra Finds Customised Car Design For Wheelchair Users Impressive
Anand Mahindra posted a video featuring a custom-made car designed for drivers who use wheelchairs, remarking that the design is exceptionally clever and highly practical.
-
Wheelchair User Woman In Bengaluru Struggles To Find Accessible Apartment
Mrunmaiy concluded her thread by writing that she shared her experience to sensitize people about the importance of accessibility and the challenges of living with a disability in India.
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Mumbai Woman On Wheelchair Carried Up Stairs At Registrar Office, Devendra Fadnavis Apologises
The activist revealed that she went to get married at the Registrars Office in Khar, but the office was on the second floor with no access for disabled people.
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Apple Maps Will Now Help Users Find Parking Spaces, Charging Spots for EVs: Report
Apple Maps has collaborated with SpotHero to help users with parking information in a popular location. The feature will let users in the US and Canada find the availability of parking as well as make a booking from their phones. It will offer several other useful functions, including finding charging spots for electric vehicles. The app was launch...
