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This column continues to explore trends across disability and business highlighting the deeper connection with design thinking and value for the business leaders.

/PRNewswire/ -- We are pleased to announce that Linda Ristagno, Assistant Director of External Affairs, International Air Transport Association (IATA), is the...

There are no minimum standards for the size of airline seats. The FAA might change that.

Navigating MSP program includes using ground transportation, getting through security, getting in and out of plane seats — everything but getting off the ground, in preparation for an actual trip

The death of Engracia Figueroa has amplified calls to fix a system that disabled activists have called archaic and dangerous.

IATA sets up global action group to improve handling of mobility aids GENEVA, 15 days ago The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a global Mobility Aids Action Group to examine and improve the transport journey of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, with the objective of improving the handling of this vital equipment for travellers with disabilities.   The Action Group will be the first of its kind aimed at tackling issues around the safe and secure tra...

Published July 9, 2021, 11:31 AM The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last night (July 8) announced the launch of a global Mobility Aids Action Group, the first of its kind, to improve the transport of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, for travelers with disabilities. Globally, over 1 billion people, or 15 percent of the world’s population, have some form of disability and 80% of the world’s Persond With Didabilities (PWDs) live in low-income countries. Latest Philippine c...