Today in Ottawa we are speaking about the barriers that disabled passengers face in air travel.
Folks around the table, disability, government and industry, are sharing remarks but more importantly we are pressing for tangible change and meaningful impact.
#RightsOnFlights
first one on and last to leave. sometimes I’m waiting 15-45 min after everyone already left to get off the plane. equitable experiences are needed on ✈️ #rightsonflights
People with disabilities, and particularly people who use wheelchairs, routinely face discrimination and rights violations in air travel.
This is why sophie morgan launched the #RightsOnFlights campaign, calling for meaningful changes.
Learn more here: bit.ly/49sS8i2
Today, disability advocates said their safety & dignity are at risk when they travel by air. Despite admitting he has to power to intervene, the Liberal minister prefers to leave it to CEOs to manage. That’s failed for 20 years & won't work now. #Disability #RightsOnFlights
I’m seated next to a unique passenger on my flight today. Check out my travel wheelchair seat strapped right on board! #RightsOnFlights
This is outrageous.
They want her to pay for a seat for her Guide Dog!
#RightsOnFlights
What a privilege it has been to be invited with Sarah Prager to the Rights on Flights event at the House of Commons today to launch the Assisted Air Travel bill - stay tuned for a Dekagram discussing it! #rightsonflights Deka Chambers
I’m at the #AirSummit today in Ottawa and right off the top, a terrific idea from CNIB Board Chair Robert Fenton to address #RightsOnFlights - table top exercises to show staff the right way to ensure #Accessibility . More to come.
I have a seat at the table at the National Air Accessible Summit in Canada, but every voice matters.
Disability community and allies, what would you want the ministers and aviation industry to know about air travel?
#RightsOnFlights
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Smooth flights with great accessibility for me - wheelchair at the door both flights. 🙏🏼 americanair O'Hare Intl. Airport Indianapolis International Airport (IND) sophie morgan Wheelchair Traveling PRM Assist #rightsonflights #travelling #wheelchairtravel
Les personnes handicapées, en particulier celles qui se déplacent en fauteuil roulant, sont régulièrement victimes de discriminations et de violations de leurs droits dans les transports aériens.
La campagne #RightsOnFlights appelle à des changements significatifs.
Traveling with a wheelchair requires a lot of planning and coordination, especially with airlines. Be sure to check out our Travel Support website for useful travel resources, top tips from experienced travelers and more: permobil.com/travel-support
#tourthewheels #rightsonflights
I am here this morning at the National Air Accessibility Summit hosted by Pablo Rodriguez and Kamal Khera to address the barriers disabled passengers face in air travel in Canada.
The disability community and air travel industry is around the table.
#RightsOnFlights
My husband Alex Freedom One Life arrived Frankfurt Airport to find his powerchair like this. Thankfully he deliberately designed the chair to be robust for air travel & the chair is fine but no one should be greeted by this scene. #rightsOnFlights #DisabilityTwitter
✈️♿️ La campagne #RightsOnFlights (Droits sur les vols), lancée par sophie morgan et soutenue par Carlos Ríos Espinosa Human Rights Watch, appelle les compagnies aériennes à agir pour respecter les droits des personnes handicapées, notamment celles en fauteuil roulant.
There is no such thing as being overly prepared!
Check out our Travel Support page for travel resources, top tips from experienced travelers, incident reporting, and more: permobil.com/travel-support
#innovatingforindividuals #tourthewheels #rightsonflights #justplanewrong
Changes to air travel are long overdue. The National Accessibility Air Travel Summit is an important step in meaningful dialogue towards better service for passengers with disabilities. Now we need commitments and timelines #RightsOnFlights toronto.ctvnews.ca/video/c2919229…
