Air Travel Debate: Should Passengers Pay Based on Their Weight?
Author: University of New HampshirePublished: 2024/12/17Post type: Survey, Analysis – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Air Travel for People with Disabilities (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: The study explores public perceptions of weight-based airfare pricing as a potential strategy to reduce emissions in air travel, highlighting ethical concerns
New Rule Expands Disability Rights In Air Travel
Federal officials are finalizing a rule they say will produce the largest expansion of rights for airline passengers with disabilities in a generation. under the regulation Released this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation will require better training for airline staff and contractors who assist people with disabilities as well
See How Much NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan Would Cost You
Most drivers will start paying new congestion tolls on Jan. 5 to get to the heart of Manhattan, if all goes according to plan. The fees are intended to alleviate some of the world’s worst traffic jams and pollution while raising billions of dollars for major improvements to New York
Delta Boosts Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities
Delta is updating the flight map on its seatback screens to make it more accessible to people with disabilities. (Kent D. Johnson/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS) A major U.S. airline is updating one of its most popular in-flight features in an effort to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Delta Air Lines
Paul Simon Boosts Hearing Loss Awareness — Blog
Many people advocate for greater awareness of hearing loss, but few have the influence of Paul Simon. Paul started losing his hearing about three years ago, but earlier this year the hearing loss decreased even more in his left ear. Losing your hearing is traumatic for anyone, but perhaps even
Super/Man Shows Christopher Reeve Beyond The Cure
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros./Herb Ritts. I broke my back in a car accident in 1995, the same year Christopher Reeve was paralyzed. At the time, he was the only other person I knew with a spinal cord injury, and knowing he was there made me feel less alone. But
Making schools safer for children with disabilities | Blogs
“My name is Saada. I have a mobility problem in my right foot. My participation in this study has had a significant impact on me both personally and professionally. “As a Young Researcher I have acquired skills in conducting research on disability, gender and violence; topics that are important to
H5N1 Flu Virus: One Protein Change May Boost Human Transmission Risk
Author: NIAID News and Science Writing Branch National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesPublished: 2024/12/07Post type: Findings – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Avian influenza (bird flu) (Publications database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Comments, ideas, updates Synopsis: The H5N1 bird flu mutation in the surface protein may increase the risk
Netflix Documentary Focuses On Nonverbal Teen With Autism
Khari and Makayla Cain in “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World,” premiering on Netflix this month. (Netflix) A short documentary comes to Netflix that shares the story of a teenager with autism who finds her voice for the first time. The 23-minute film “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the
Wicked’s Marissa Bode Calls Out Internet Trolls Using Disability as a Punchline
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures Wicked is one of the biggest Hollywood hits of the year, breaking box office records and dominating the cultural conversation since its release on November 22. Marissa Bode, the first person in a wheelchair to play the character of Nessarose, has been enjoying the whirlwind
Lead Exposure Erodes American Mental Wellbeing
Author: Duke UniversityPublished: 2024/12/05Post type: Observational study – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Neurological disorders (publications database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: A study reveals that exposure to leaded gasoline exhaust has caused approximately 151 million cases of psychiatric disorders in the US over 75 years. Why it is important:
Understanding Autism in Girls and Women: New Research Reveals Important Differences
If you are passionate about neurodiversity and inclusive technology, you will appreciate the National Geographic article That sheds light on how our understanding of autism is evolving, particularly as it relates to gender differences. Recent studies show that autism diagnoses have increased 175% in the last decade, with the largest
