http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:33:06 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/driving.php Transport Services What to consider when teens with autism want to drive? Children's Hospital of Philadelphia studies common characteristics. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:11:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/driving.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/selfish.php Transport Services The issue of disabled parking bay abuse is one which affects disabled motorists and their passengers throughout the year, but the problem is particularly apparent in the run-up to Christmas. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:43:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/selfish.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/senior-drivers.php Transport Services AAA Urges Families to Prepare for the "Silver Tsunami" of Aging Drivers - Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 5-9 and AAA emphasizes the importance of communication to help keep senior drivers safe and mobile. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:01:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/senior-drivers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/health-system.php Transport Services Health check on the road - Safe stop when the driver can't go on - Safety in traffic depends on a number of factors, and one decisive aspect is how fit the driver is. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:43:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/health-system.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/prestige.php Transport Services Prestige is a trading name of The Allen & Allen Group Limited, a U.K. company, who have provided quality insurance to the motor insurance market for over 40 years. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:05:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/prestige.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/MV-1-production.php Transport Services The Vehicle Production Group presents first MV-1 to Marc Buoniconti, President of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:59:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/MV-1-production.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/private/wheelchair-van-rent.php Private Disability Transport Kersey Mobility, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected providers of mobility equipment, has today announced the launch of their wheelchair van rental program at their Sumner location. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:24:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/private/wheelchair-van-rent.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/honda-odyssey-van.php Transport Services The 4.3 million wheelchair users in the United States now have a brand new option for their automotive mobility needs. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:11:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/honda-odyssey-van.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/private/mobility-car.php Private Disability Transport A wheelchair accessible vehicle, or WAV, is a modified car or other vehicle allowing easy access on or off by a wheelchair user. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:38:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/private/mobility-car.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/lev.php Transport Services Written by the world's leading expert on LEVs, with the longest track record, this LEV report looks closely at global trends in their technology, manufacture and market drivers such as legislation. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:36:07 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/lev.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/public/mv-1-taxi-cab.php Public Disability Transport Accessible taxis would serve a growing market and be a huge step towards Toronto becoming "Transit City". Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:28:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/public/mv-1-taxi-cab.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/public/taxi-vouchers.php Public Disability Transport Express bus service to be restored and access-a-ride taxi voucher program to be expanded to livery cabs in Brooklyn for seniors and the disabled. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:53:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/public/taxi-vouchers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/transportation-needs.php Transport Services Assembly Passes "Complete Streets" Legislation To Address The Mobility Needs Of All Transportation Users. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:26:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/transportation-needs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/private/blue-badge.php Private Disability Transport Generally, in England, badge holders can park on single or double yellow lines for three hours and at parking meters and pay and display machines for as long as they require. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:47:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/private/blue-badge.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/ford-fonts.php Transport Services Ford to Bold Fonts Inside Vehicles to Help Drivers. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:38:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/ford-fonts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/aging-boomers.php Transport Services New Report: Most Aging Baby Boomers Will Face Poor Mobility Options - Atlanta, GA tops the rankings for large metro areas with poor access to transit for seniors. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:49:47 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/aging-boomers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/public/violation.php Public Disability Transport New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer Investigates NYC Taxi of Tomorrow - Not as Wheelchair Accessible as Promised. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:22:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/public/violation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/public/wheelchair-buses.php Public Disability Transport Stagecoach is one of the country’s largest bus and coach operators, connecting over one hundred towns and cities in twenty regions across the UK. Mon, 30 May 2011 12:47:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/public/wheelchair-buses.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/competence.php Transport Services Study shows elderly drivers support competency tests - Researchers propose advance directives for driving. Thu, 26 May 2011 13:11:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/competence.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/safety-bill.php Transport Services National Safety Coalition Endorses Older Driver Safety Bill - Commends Rep. Altmire for Introduction. Sat, 07 May 2011 11:28:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/safety-bill.php