Tag: wheelchair

Disability Rights Activist Faces Supreme Court Showdown over Hotel Accessibility Lawsuits

Disability Rights Activist Faces Supreme Court Showdown over Hotel Accessibility Lawsuits

Disability rights activist Deborah Laufer has filed hundreds of federal lawsuits claiming that hotels fail to disclose accessibility information on their websites, which can make traveling harder for those with a disability that may require a wheelchair. However, on Monday, the Supreme Court took a case that could cause problems for her crusade.

Boston Marathon is Finally Back

Boston Marathon is Finally Back

It’s been a long three years staying inside due to the pandemic. But now, the Boston Marathon makes its opening spectacular as runners from all over the world return to its tracks for a gratifying and satisfying run. Since 1972, there have only been eight women who ran this marathon. Now, 12,100 are running. Talking about a stark difference from the past, the marathon shows there are no limitations on people’s backgrounds, as long as they are willing to run and have an awesome experience.

Kanye Stops Concert Telling Kid in Wheelchair to Stand Up

Kanye Stops Concert Telling Kid in Wheelchair to Stand Up

  Kanye West is not exactly known for being Mr. Sensitivity, but after news broke about him stopping his concert to tell a fan in a wheelchair to “stand up,” he might just be the most insensitive person on the planet. At his concert in Sydney on Friday, in the middle of the show Kanye […]

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