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NYS Senators introduce Consumer Wheelchair Repair Bill of Rights Act
For many people with disabilities, their wheelchair is their lifeline. At the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Shameka Andrews shared that her motorized wheelchair ...
Five major airlines are suing the U.S. government over a rule that punished them for damaging passengers’ wheelchairs
More than 11,500 wheelchairs and scooters were mishandled by airlines in 2023, according to the Department of Transportation.
Airlines Suing For Right To Trash Wheelchairs Without Punishment
Airlines don't like the obligation to pay for replacement wheelchairs and reimburse ground transportation costs when a passenger's wheelchair is damaged.
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Major US Airlines Appeal New DOT Rule on Wheelchair Protections
Airlines argue that stricter penalties for damaged mobility devices are excessive, while the DOT maintains they are necessary ...