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TSA Creates Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions

Airline travel for people with disabilities, whether you are a wheelchair user or living with disorders like multiple sclerosis (MS), can sometimes be a big hassle. Ok, ok, they are always a big hassle. For most of your average airline customers, the heightened security and screening procedures are no picnic. And if you’re traveling with medical and mobility equipment the entire process can be extraordinarily draining. It’s enough to keep some from opting out of a dream vacation for a staycation at home. What fun is that?

Featured Special: Orlando World Center Marriott

 Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando, FL Visit Orlando and all its world famous attractions while attending United Spinal’s Independence Expo 2012. The Orlando World Center Marriott offers you: Full Service Spa & Fitness Center 10 Restaurants and Lounges A Spectacular 1,000,000 gallon

DOT Takes Action to Make Air Travel More Accessible

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in its ongoing effort to ensure equal access to air transportation for all travelers, today proposed a regulation that would require airlines to make their websites accessible to individuals with disabilities and ensure that their ticket agents do the same. DOT also proposed that airlines make automated airport kiosks at U.S. airports accessible to passengers with disabilities. U.S. airports that jointly own, lease or control such kiosks with airlines would also have responsibility for ensuring the accessibility of automated airport kiosks.

United Spinal to Discuss Disability Topics on 77 WABC Radio Show

United Spinal to be featured on 77 WABC radio show. Listen in for advice on accessible travel, staying mobile, and other life-enhancing topics.