A disabled journalist claimed that he was forced to crawl on the floor to reach the toilet during a flight from Warsaw to London. It's because the airline failed to provide him an onboard wheelchair. While the airline has apologised for the incident, the journalist said it was shameful that disabled passenger is discriminated against in this way.

Disabled Journalist Denied Wheelchair, Crawls To Bathroom

A disabled BBC war correspondent recently shared an ordeal he underwent during a flight to London. He shared on X on Monday that he had to crawl to the bathroom because the airline bans wheelchairs.

Disabled war journo crawls to airplane toilet as Polish airline bans wheelchair

In this story, we show you an innovation that is designed to assist individuals with mobility impairments—a smart wheelchair intended to give those with disabilities the freedom to move independently. Find out more in our report.

Wheelchair that moves using brain signals

Explore an innovation dedicated to assisting individuals with mobility impairments, particularly addressing the challenges faced by wheelchair users when navigating new locations. This Indian startup presents a solution, empowering differently-abled individuals with the freedom to move independently. Tune in for the full story.

Wheelchairs that turn into electric vehicles

Hong Kong International Airport became the stage for a startling drug discovery when customs officials unearthed approximately 11 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine hidden within the cushions of an electric wheelchair.

Over 11kg suspected cocaine found in motorised wheelchair at Hong Kong airport

Persons with disabilities are no different than those without. The indomitable human spirit, fierce aspirations and a good heart does not need any worldly means.

Greece makes beaches wheelchair-friendly, installs indigenous system

Delivery executives are the backbone of a convenience economy. Without them, the entire system can go bust in an instant. Their commitment to the work is unparalleled.

Specially abled delivery executive rides wheelchair to deliver food; wins internet for the day

According to the airport's manager, after viewing a video of this on TikTok, airline passengers are jumping lines at Heathrow by acting as though they require wheelchairs.

After watching viral TikTok video, passengers faking need for wheelchair at airport to avoid queues

Indian para swimmer Mohammed Shams Aalam Shaikh alleged that he had to wait for nearly 90 minutes to get his wheelchair at IGI airport in New Delhi on Monday, after landing post a 12-hour-long journey from Melbourne.

Indian para swimmer waited for one-and-a-half hours to get a wheelchair at IGI airport

COP26 features global leaders with a focus on climate issues across the world. Yet, Israel's differently-abled energy minister was unable to attend UN's COP26 session in Glasgow because the route to the venue wasn't wheelchair-friendly.

COP26 climate conference: Israel energy minister on wheelchair stranded at Glasgow

Israel's energy minister said in a TV interview that she could not attend United Nations' COP26 climate summit in Glasgow on Monday as transportation provided to her was not accessible by wheelchair.

Israel minister couldn't attend COP26 as transport wasn't wheelchair-friendly

As the sun set behind the towering 300 metre tall skyscraper in Hong Kong, Lai Chi-wai, strapped into his wheelchair, with his blistered hands pulled himself up past the 250 metre mark, becoming the first man in Hong Kong history to scale a building in a wheelchair.

Drone footage shows paraplegic climber attempting to scale Hong Kong skyscraper

A Scottish designer has won $1 million (£753,000) to fund the manufacture of his innovative smart-wheelchair. Andrew Slorance, who uses a wheelchair himself, won the prize money in the Toyota-run global Mobility Unlimited Challenge.

British designer's wheelchair innovation wins $1 mn Toyota prize

Two unusual world land speed records were smashed in England, with a motorised wheelie bin and an electric wheelchair reaching speeds of over 40 miles (64.3 km) per hour. The contenders raced at Elvington airfield in northeast England at the Straightliners land speed record event in their bids to be recognised as Guinness world record holders.

Wheelie speedy: land speed records set by bin and wheelchair

They say necessity is the mother of invention and two disabled Bolivians used their wits to find a new way to make a living even as income dried up for countless Bolivians during the coronavirus pandemic.

Innovation in high gear: disabled Bolivians chase new careers as delivery drivers

Whirling, spinning, reaching and flexing - Japanese wheelchair dancer Kenta Kambara's emotive performances are wordless testimony to artistic passion and possibility.

Paralympic wheelchair dancer aims to perform at Tokyo Olympic games

A young Kenya inventor has designed a wheelchair hardy enough to deal with the country's roughest terrain. And as a keen environmentalist, Lincoln Wamae makes the vehicles out of as many recycled parts as he can.

Inventor makes wheelchairs out of recycled parts

From a copy of his PhD thesis to his wheelchair, items belonging to Stephen Hawking are headed for auction, offering fans of the late British physicist famed for his work exploring the origins of the universe a chance to buy some of his possessions.

Stephen Hawking's thesis, wheelchair heading for auction

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