Global Labor Relations Leader | Belonging and Kindness Champion | Disability ERG Game Changer
“Every passenger deserves safe, dignified travel when they fly—and we’ve taken unprecedented actions to hold airlines accountable when they do not provide fair treatment to passengers with disabilities,”- Secretary Buttigieg As I typed this, believe it or not, I found myself sitting alone on a plane, waiting as they searched for my wheelchair. . . again. All other passengers were long gone, a poignant reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by those of us with disabilities. That moment underscores a critical need for systemic change. Until there are stringent requirements ensuring a reasonable level of care and respect for passengers with disabilities and their mobility equipment, true change will remain unrealized. Recent rulings, such as the protections announced by Secretary Buttigieg for airline passengers with disabilities, are important steps in the right direction. https://lnkd.in/gu4etFF6 These protections are not just about compliance but about fostering a culture of empathy and inclusivity. By establishing these standards, we can motivate real change in accessibility and ensure that the dignity and needs of disabled individuals are upheld. #WellbeingWednesday #Accessibility #Belonging #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness
Disability Inclusion. Speaker. Author. Consultant. LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy
2wYour experience should not be so common. And hopefully, with the new laws, they won't be.