We sold everything and went on a #lategapyear. Now we travel when we can advocating for better accessibility in travel. #disability #travel #accessibility ♿️

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9 Jul 2023
Hit the lights 🫰
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13 Jun 2023
Attention disability Twitter! Have you experienced barriers in air travel? Please fill out the survey and share your experiences with accessibility and your #RightsOnFlights ✈️ surveymonkey.com/r/DLF2KXP
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Looking at an upside-down map can make you see things you've been trained all your life not to to notice. Have a little stare at this. What stands out for you? Is anything closer or bigger or wonkier than it normally looks to you on a "normal" map?
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Disabled people shouldn’t have to track their own mobility aids because they expect the airlines & airports not to care. /4 Do Better @manairport #Rightsonflights #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityTwitter @UK_CAA
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After an 8 hour (and delayed) flight, you just want to get off the plane with everyone else, without the extra hassle and stress the airports and airlines create literally every single time they have to deal with a wheelchair. Why is it so difficult? /3 #DisabilityRights
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The @TUIUK cabin crew were the ones who eventually went to look for my wheelchair while @manairport staff stood around complaining & making jokes about not speeding in my wheelchair! Hilarious guys. /2
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Terrible job with wheelchair assistance AGAIN on landing at @manairport . Tried to send me to collect my wheelchair at baggage claim despite me telling them I could see it was at the aircraft (AirTag did its job). They sent 1 person to assist with 6 passengers. /1
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Just leaving this here for @transportgovuk @Mark_J_Harper @HuwMerriman @TransportCttee "Spontaneous travel is fundamental to the rights of disabled people in realising their right to independent living" That’s TUAG - Turn up & go! We do NOT need to book assistance.
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If you’re promoting an event / business / basically any orgs using images who don’t use #AltText even when ppl have pointed it out then I hope you have good legal insurance because it’s DISCRIMINATION as you’re excluding ppl who rely on screen readers. I’ll help them sue you 💅🏻
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Fantastic news!
🚨✈️ Flights from Manchester to Las Vegas are returning with @VirginAtlantic 🎉 Operating on their newest Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, passengers will be able to choose from 3 flights a week from June 2024, with tickets going on sale from July 2023. 👉 bit.ly/43fLfxC
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Peasants, all of them
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Taking a bit of time off social media atm because, well, mental health. But I’m back because I’m so delighted I can’t contain myself. It’s official, I have a travel column..for the one & only @CondeNastTraveller. Read here: cntraveller.com/article/beyo… #AccessibleTravel #GAAD
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May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month! The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (#EDS) are a group of thirteen individual genetic conditions, all of which affect the body’s connective tissue. ehlers-danlos.org/what-is-ed… #EhlersDanlosSyndrome
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Help us to look after the #LakeDistrict this weekend 💚 🍫 Take your litter home with you 🏞️ Close gates and fences after walking on footpaths and bridleways 🚗 Park responsibly and respectfully Enjoy your weekend!
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We are so excited! We have been able to purchase a @TGAmobility all-terrain scooter to be hosted by Station Inn at Ribblehead. We need help though to purchase a storage shed for it. Any ideas? #help #supportAccessTheDales
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Please read this thread. Never touch a person’s mobility aid!
Feeling angry and shaken after a terrible experience this morning being assaulted on my way to work. While waiting at a bus stop, someone came up behind me, grabbed my handlebars and pushed me forwards toward the road.
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An old name. A new way to be. From today, we look to the future with a bold new strategy. Watch the video, featuring actor @michaelsheen and words from @owensheers. future.bannau.wales youtu.be/m7fcRyIY3EQ #AnOldName #ANewWayToBe
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14 Apr 2023
Maps twist our perception of the world Here are 20 to rethink it: 1. Countries closer to the equator (~poorer) seem smaller than they are (map by @neilrkaye)
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Disabled people have had more than enough of ramps and accessible bathrooms and fitting rooms being used as a garbage or storage area.
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Trialled my new #Trackwheel this weekend. Going “off road” felt incredible! On the way back, an old lady asked if she could sit on my lap…!!! What?! #Ableism #Disability #Wheelchair #DisabilityTwitter #Accessibility #Kuschall
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