American Airlines has lifted its weight limit on wheelchairs. Over the summer, the airline created a rule preventing wheelchairs heavier than 300 or 400 pounds from being loaded onto some of its ...

A blogger who traveled with American Airlines has found the airline’s wheelchair policies confusing and restrictive, but his story has inspired American to take another look at its rules. John Morris, ...

American Airlines has reversed a policy that meant some people who use heavy wheelchairs could no longer fly on certain small regional jets. The recent policy banned wheelchairs weighing more than 300 ...

This multi-purpose stretcher transforms into a wheelchair in seconds to help paramedics easily accommodate a wider variety of patients. When folded flat, the 22-pound device is as thin as a regular ...

Whilst the advantages of a wheelchair with auxiliary drive are self-evident, they do not always outweigh the disadvantages. The weight of the construction can pose a physical burden on a certain group ...

Airline spokesperson states limits for assistive devices are not new, while passengers say they have previously flown without ...

Most gym equipment isn’t that accessible for people with disabilities. Steve Ferreira knows this all too well. Born with cerebral palsy, a condition that makes it hard for him to move and speak, he is ...