Tag: Wheelchairs

Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing

Some landlords are asking disabled people to foot the bill for accommodations, leaving even those with ample resources without an accessible place to live.

When He Missed a Beyoncé Concert, the Hive Went to Work

Jon Hetherington missed the singer’s show in Seattle after an airline said it could not accommodate his electric wheelchair. Beyoncé’s fans worked to get him to another show.

Disabled New Yorkers Face Long, Uncertain Timelines for Accessible Transit

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has vowed to make the city’s public transit system easier to navigate, but said it will take 32 years. For disabled New Yorkers, the subway is still a nightmare.