I have been involved with Clever Canines for 4 years with my dog Quinn. We did Jumpstart when she was 6 months old and through no fault of hers, I did not follow through with her training after that. However, I decided to make a commitment and we recently completed the Core program and I would recommend it to Anyone who wants to bond with their dog, learn about canine behaviours and really make a difference in theirs and their dog's life. The instructors were amazing! Always so helpful and happy and obviously love dogs! Thank you Diana, Karen and Colleen! The 'real time' training around the city is much more helpful than being in a classroom setting. Having your dog get used to city noises, have to pay attention when all she really wants to do is eat grass and chase rabbits, made the experience more meaningful. We loved our downtown time on the C-Train, going up and down the escalators and especially sitting on the big concrete balls! I never thought my dog would do that! It is quite scary, but rewarding when you first drop the leash and realize your dog is happily trotting at your side looking to you for guidance and clues. Clever Canines understands and promotes dog behaviours and reactions. A huge thank you to Clever Canines for allowing me to enjoy my dog again!!
Extremely happy with the level of service we received. We have 2 larger rescue dogs that were extremely challenging to train and even take for walks. The staff are very patient, informed and enthusiastic about working with you and your dog(s). Can't believe how well behaved our dogs are after putting them through the "Core" Program. Highly recommend to any dog owner wishing to learn how to really communicate with your dog without the use of treats or clickers. Very well run business and amazing staff – Thank you!!!!
The behavioural classes alone were well worth it! We now understand our dog's behaviour and that we are responsible for his well-being. Being in a group setting we got to hear and see other owners going through their frustrations with their own dogs and how we could all learn from them. Meeting at a different location for each class is a great idea as it used real-life experiences. Also managed very professionally by always having three instructors per session and so we all got individual attention. As a result, even having a rowdy dog in our class didn't take away from the others.
Just bumped into someone at the dog park yesterday and told her how great CORE was. They had taken the JumpStart class but she wasn't sure about joining CORE because of the time commitments.
We have now completed the Pup Start and Core programs at Clever Canines and are very impressed with the experiences we have had, the knowledge we have gained, and the excellent instructors and wonderful fellow clients and dogs we have met. What a great idea to do our training at a variety of parks and venues around the city! It has certainly opened up a whole new world of places to visit in addition to our usual off-leash parks. In particular, we really enjoyed being downtown, which isn't a place one would normally think of going with a dog, and experiencing stairs, elevators, parkades, traffic noises, sitting/standing on different surfaces, balancing, and going on the C-train. Going up and down an escalator and across a pedestrian bridge were also things we never would have thought of doing with our pup, and we may never do again, but it certainly helped to build our dog's confidence, trust and relationship with us. We also found the seminars very helpful in terms of learning about dog-human communication. The instruction provided by the knowledgeable, enthusiastic and dog-loving staff and owners was top notch. We have recently had the opportunity to call and ask about behavioural issues, and had a very thorough and helpful discussion with Joe. We truly feel like we are not merely former clients, but rather clients for life. We would highly recommend Clever Canines!
Maya is now 9 months old and we just finished CORE. It was a very worthwhile investment and worth every minute of my time. Once again, the instruction was excellent and the classes were fun. Each 1 1/2 hour lesson flew by. The instructor always made time for questions, during and after class. I highly recommend Clever Canines!
Thank you Clever Canines for showing us what we can do with Cooper around our beautiful city. You have changed our lifestyle and opened our eyes and we can't wait to join Club 360 and continue the journey with you!
Keep doing what you are doing and expanding – its exciting to be a part of clevercanines and such a pleasure to deal with everyone associated with your firm. It makes it easy to recommend you and to commit to the courses rain or shine….best of luck with everything and thank you for doing what you do and doing it so well.
This class really helped me connect with my dog and gave me a great foundation with my dog. We learned a lot about our dog and where we need to work harder with her to be successful. clevercanines gave us a real sense of community with other people who are passionate about their dogs. I am really excited to become part of the family and continue to grow as a dog parent. Really LOVED this class!
clevercanines is the ONLY way I'd go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your stuck with me for life.
I absolutely love and admire the work that clevercanines does and I have indeed already suggested clevercanines to other friends of mine who have dogs or to those who are looking into getting a dog. Although at the begging the price may seem high, as the course goes on and you begin to see the change in your dog and their behaviour, you begin to realize that the seemingly high price tag at the begging really isn't much in what you're receiving in return. A life of freedom with your dog really is priceless.
At first I was anxious about the cost. Felt it was a huge gamble for me financially, but as we progressed through the course and got to interact more with each other and the trainers the cost became irrelevant. I tell anyone who gives me 5 minutes about your program, I think I am getting to be known as the 'crazy dog lady' though.
I cannot say enough about clevercanines. The training I (we) received was invaluable as it helped us both with our fear, confidence and more. I didn't believe I could ever walk Solomn without a leash, have him sit beside another dog, or have him handled by someone other than me. We were successful on all accounts! While we still have a few 'issues' to work through, we have learned a lot, have grown and I believe this training, and the club360 offered afterwards, will support us on a path of freedom. I have and will continue to highly recommend this course. Finally, the passion that Tracie leads with is infectious. She is an inspiration and helped me realize that even though my situation is difficult, we can move beyond it.


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'It's a FUGAZI': Roger Stone leads swarm of criticism after Mike Pence declares 2024 candidacy
By Srinija Grandhi
Updated On : 02:28 PST, Dec 27, 2022
Roger stone called Mike Pence's candidacy filing a 'fugazi' (Anna Moneymaker, Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Twitter went wild after a "statement of candidacy" was submitted to the FEC on behalf of Mike Pence on Monday, December 26. However, a representative for the former vice president has since clarified that Pence did not submit papers to run for president.
Spokesman Devin O'Malley tweeted, "Former Vice President Mike Pence did not file to run for President today," and later claimed that Twitter users and journalists had been "pranked." An FEC representative told Fox News that the organization has a procedure for looking over possibly fraudulent or counterfeit documents.
Will Trump beat 2024 odds? Ex-POTUS mocked over CPAC speech, Internet says 'you gotta be alive to run'
'He endangered me and my family': Mike Pence slams Donald Trump but gets no sympathy from the Internet
So did somebody prank you with an FEC filing?
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) December 26, 2022
A "Mr Mike Richard Pence" submitted a statement of candidacy at 5.12 pm on Monday, December 26. The former VP's first name has always been listed as "Michael" rather than "Mike" in previous FEC filings, as per the Fox report.
Roger Stone unleashes criticism after Mike Pence declares candidacy
Roger stone, a conservative political consultant, lobbyist, and author, unleashed a volley of criticism following the announcement. He posted an image of the Federal Election Commission's statement on Twitter and wrote in the caption, "It's Fugazi ! FEC " filing" of Mike Pence is a fraud. Pence, widely despised outside the beltway has ZERO chance of becoming the 2024 Republican Presidential nominee #[email protected]@MarkAVargas."
It's Fugazi ! FEC " filing" of Mike Pence is a fraud. Pence, widely despised outside the beltway has ZERO chance of becoming the 2024 Republican Presidential nominee #dirtytrick @dcdraino @MarkAVargas pic.twitter.com/2BonQg759l
— Roger Stone (@RogerJStoneJr) December 26, 2022
In response to Stone's tweet, someone wrote, "He's high on Koch :)" Another tweet read, "I'd like to see him really file. Then he can see how much people dislike him." Someone else said, "He knows that...but he'll make a ton of money playing the game.....running for office is a business enterprise...win or lose....$$$$$ to be made..."
"Has more chance than Trump," another quipped. "I'd vote for a chain link fence before I'd ever vote for pence. Pence definition: it is usually the smallest denomination within a currency system. Presently, it is the formal name of the British penny ( abbr. p) and the de facto name of the American one-cent coin," someone else said. "No one likes Pence…" another declared while a third said, "Don't care, can't stand the loser. He's a liar and cheat." "Agreed, they might be testing the waters to see if any of us have changed her mind. Mine still made up #neverpence," a tweet asserted.
One individual tweeted, "Pence is a right-hand man & he's good at it. He's not a leader though." However, some claimed Pence stood a chance nevertheless. A user wrote, "Come on Roger, these elections are fixed. He has a 1000% chance of being elected." "He's the Antichrist and everyone will vote for him," a tweet read. "He is despicable," wrote another.
He's high on Koch :)
— Mark J Powell (@markjpowell2) December 26, 2022
I'd like to see him really file. Then he can see how much people dislike him.
— doobiedoo (@doobied47147128) December 26, 2022
He knows that...but he'll make a ton of money playing the game.....running for office is a business enterprise...win or lose....$$$$$ to be made...
— gg (@GGMiller6477) December 26, 2022
Has more chance than Trump 😂
— lessofabitch💗💐 (@kiss58819152) December 27, 2022
I'd vote for a chain link fence before I'd ever vote for pence.
Pence definition:
it is usually the smallest denomination within a currency system. Presently, it is the formal name of the British penny ( abbr. p) and the de facto name of the American one-cent coin (abbr.
— iComeInPeace (@MeanUncleMike28) December 27, 2022
No one likes Pence…
— John Petitt (@CurtisBlcklabel) December 26, 2022
Don't care, can't stand the loser. He's a liar and cheat.
— Liz Lambert 🙏🏼❤🇺🇸 (@LizLamb44385395) December 26, 2022
Agreed, they might be testing the waters to see if any of us have changed her mind. Mine still made up #neverpence
— Amanda Busse (@AmandaBusse3) December 26, 2022
Pence is a right-hand man & he's good at it. He's not a leader though
— Wicked Lefty (@WickedLefty) December 26, 2022
Come on Roger, these elections are fixed.
He has a 1000% chance of being elected.
— Leach Fan 1961 (@GeoffBowen1111) December 27, 2022
He's the Antichrist and everyone will vote for him.
— Misty (@Rebalroze) December 26, 2022
He is despicable
— Dusty Desert Dweller🌵🏜🌵 (@dusty_dweller) December 26, 2022
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Bollywood often imitates Hollywood movies, but have the roles reversed? Entertainment reporter Nellie Andreeva suggests that TV networks are belatedly trying to ride the success of Slumdog Millionaire by rolling out Indian-American themed shows. Fox and NBC are resurrecting scripts developed years ago involving Indian characters. The two series, Nirvana and Outsourced, are comedies. For its part, FX is considering a sitcom called The Kumars at No. 42.
Most successful shows launched in the past five years feature a prominent Indian actor: "The Office," "The Big Bang Theory," "30 Rock," "Parks and Recreation" and three hot freshmen: "Community," "Glee" and "The Good Wife."
"24" also has regularly featured Indian actors, including one of Bollywood's biggest stars, "Slumdog's" Anil Kapoor, who has a major role this season. Additionally, Penn co-starred on Fox's "House" until he left to pursue a career in Washington.


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The sun was shining but the people gathered outside the south Asheville community center were tense as they waited for N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein to arrive. Citizen groups from Highlands to Asheville to Burnsville and Spruce Pine were about to hear a much-anticipated announcement from Stein about the sale of non-profit Mission Health to for- profit HCA. Since Mission Health announced in March its intention to be bought by HCA, the groups have been diligently questioning how the final deal might affect the member hospitals, individuals and groups throughout the 18-county region. They have also cast a skeptical light on the make-up of the Dogwood Health Trust.
Citizens from across Western North Carolina came to hear N.C. Attorney General's announcement about the sale of Mission Health to HCA and the changes that have been negotiated in the Asset Purchase Agreement. N.C. AG Josh Stein is pictured at the center, N.C. Sen. Terry VanDuyn is at the right, and Patrick Taylor, Mayor of Highlands, is fourth from left.
Indeed, anxiety in the room lessened visibly as AG Stein outlined the major changes which have been negotiated in the revised asset purchase agreement. There is now a 10-year commitment to keep hospitals, including the five rural hospitals, open. The services each hospital must have are spelled out, along with provisions for charity care. Provision for an independent monitor has been added, and that person's role will be central to assuring that the terms of the amended Asset Purchase Agreement are met. That monitor provides a safeguard should the local advisory boards wish to make changes at their facility. This gives SEARCH confidence that Blue Ridge Regional will continue serving the area for at least a decade. The revised agreement also spells out a way for the hospital to be acquired by the community if that becomes necessary or desirable. While "Save Our Hospital" asked for a different outcome, their efforts were successful in showing the concern of 4,000 local citizens who signed petitions.
The other major point that SEARCH has promoted was that the Dogwood Health Trust, the $1.5 billion foundation to be created out of the proceeds of the sale, needed to become truly representative of the people of WNC. Though the initial board members are Mission-centric and the majority of members are from Buncombe County, the revised Asset Purchase Agreement charts a route to a board composition that is independent of Mission and reflective of the demographics of the entire region.
The summary of changes to the original Asset Purchase Agreement including how the price being paid for Mission Health System was determined to be fair, and how the agreement will be monitored can be found on the SEARCH website, www.searchwnc.org.
Speaking on behalf of the leadership of SEARCH, Susan Larson expressed gratitude to Attorney General Stein and his staff for the diligence and openness they displayed during the exceedingly complicated review process. They addressed the points even-handedly and negotiated an agreement that appears to give the protections sought for rural hospitals and moves the Dogwood Health Trust towards a truly regional body that functions with transparency.
"Elected officials in Mitchell and Yancey counties acted to make this agreement as favorable as it could be for our rural area," she said, "passing resolutions that stated clearly what needed to be strengthened in the agreement." The Towns of Burnsville, Bakersville, Highlands and Spruce Pine and Mitchell County Board of Commissioners and Yancey County EDC all discussed and adopted resolutions which went to the Attorney General. "Those elected officials should feel gratified that their concerns were heard and acted upon in the final agreement," said Larson. Of particular concern locally is what will happen to EMS, and in the amended agreement HCA will provide full financial support of EMS services for one year in Mitchell, Madison, and Yancey counties while an alternate solution is found.
The Mayors of Highlands and Franklin and other individuals in Macon County also made sure that questions about the hospitals in their towns were fairly addressed.
Asheville groups have played different roles in evaluating the sale. COAH (Communities for Older Adult Health) organized, with the help of SEARCH and Elder Law, the August forum about the Dogwood Health Trust. The Health Equity Coalition, a group of a dozen organizations looking at disparities in access to health care in western North Carolina, took shape to ensure that the Dogwood Health Trust board represented the diversity of the WNC population.
The work of SEARCH is much broader than the issue of maintaining the hospital. The public is invited to attend the next SEARCH meeting, tentatively scheduled for February 12 in Spruce Pine, to celebrate and to continue the work of Sustaining Essential and Rural Community Healthcare in Mitchell and Yancey Counties and to plan how to welcome HCA to the community.


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WATCH: First Trailer For ARMY OF THIEVES Cracks the Code
The ARMY OF THE DEAD prequel ARMY OF THIEVES unlocks its first action-heavy trailer — watch it now!
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Before the dead inherit the earth we'll be seeing some high-octane heist action. From producer Zack Snyder and the team behind Army of the Dead comes the first trailer for Army of Thieves, a Dieter-focused spin-off to the hugely popular zombie outing.
In this prequel to Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, small-town bank teller Dieter (Matthias Schweighöfer) gets drawn into the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious woman recruits him to join a crew of Interpol's most wanted criminals, attempting to heist a sequence of legendary, impossible-to-crack safes across Europe.
Watch the trailer now
The all-new film hails from the star himself, Matthias Schweighöfer. Matthias was the secret weapon from Army of the Dead, folding in some much-needed levity into the film's relentless action. Matthias Schweighöfer's Dieter manages to maintain humour and a healthy level of adorability in the first film, so we're sure he can bring that same magnetism back for this second round.
The first teaser poster for Army of Thieves promised "more safes, less zombies" and this new trailer seems to be making good.
ARMY OF THE DEAD 2 Is Officially Happening With Director Zack Snyder
If you were hoping for a more traditional horror-action adventure like the Army of the Dead, you're in luck. Army of the Dead 2 is en route. However, it may be a little while before that film sees release. Snyder will be helming the Sci-Fi epic Rebel Moon for Netflix before returning to his homegrow horde of zombies.
Zack and wife Deborah Snyder have signed an overall deal with Netflix, which funded their massive blockbuster Army of the Dead earlier this year. This means we will see a whole lot more gory content from the duo before their contract is up.
Army of Thieves is written by Shay Hatten, the co-writer behind Army of the Dead. It's produced by Zack and Deborah Snyder, and co-stars Nathalie Emmanuel, Ruby O. Fee, Stuart Martin, Guz Khan, Jonathan Cohen!
Army of Thieves will hit Netflix Fall 2021.
What did you think of Army of the Dead? Are you excited about this prequel?
Let me know on Twitter via @joshkorngut. I'm always down to talk all things horror! You can also let your voice be heard in the comments below or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Dread Central is now on Google News!
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Această listă de personalități marcante din Budapesta cuprinde o enumerare alfabetică a celor mai reprezentative persoane născute în capitala Ungariei sau al căror nume este legat de acest oraș.

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 Péter Abay (n. 1962), scrimeur;
 György Aczél (1917 - 1991), scriitor, politician politician;
 János Aczél (n. 1924 - 2020), matematician, emigrat în Canada;
 András Adorján (n. 1944), flautist;
 András Adorján (András Jocha) (n. 1950), șahist;
 Károly Aggházy (1855 - 1918), pianist, compozitor;
 Franz Gabriel Alexander (1891 - 1964), psiholog, emigrat în SUA;
 Géza Alföldy (1935 - 2011), istoric;
 Zsuzsa Almássy (n. 1950), sportivă la patinaj artistic;
 Pál Almásy (1906 - 2003), scriitor, jurnalist, artist fotograf;
 Zsuzsa Almássy (n. 1950), sportiv la patinaj artistic;
 Gitta Alpár (1903 - 1991), soprană, actriță;
 Ignác Alpár (1855 - 1928), arhitect, scriitor;
 Licco Amar (1891 - 1959), violonist;
 Géza Anda (1921 - 1976), pianist;
 Rosette Anday (1899 - 1977), cântăreață de operă;
 Péter Andorai (1948 - 2020), actor;
 Eve Angel (n. 1983), actriță porno.
 Maximilian de Angelis (1889 - 1974), general;
 Róbert Antal (Róbert Adler) (1921 – 1995), sportiv la polo pe apă;
 Frontz Antal (1889 - 1928), fotbalist, antrenor;
 József Antall  (1932 - 1993), istoric, om politic;
 Geraldine de Albania (1915 – 2002), regină a Albaniei;
 István Apáthy (1863 - 1922), biolog;
 Jelly d'Aranyi (1893 – 1966), violonistă;
 Paul Arma (Imre Weisshaus) (1905 - 1987), compozitor, muzicolog;
 Gréta Arn (n. 1979), tenismenă;
 Moshe Atzmon (n. 1931), dirijor.

B
 Péter Bácsi (n. 1983), sportiv la lupte;
 Gizi Bajor (1893 - 19510, actriță;
 György Bakcsi (György Bartók) (1933 - 2019), șahist;
 Péter Bakonyi (n. 1938), scrimeur;
 Eva Bayer-Fluckiger (n. 1951), matematician elvețian;
 Victor Basch (1863 - 1944), germanist și estetician francez;
 Georg von Békésy (1899 - 1972), biofizician, laureat Nobel;
 Marcell Benedek (1885 - 19690, profesor universitar, scriitor;
 Gyula Benkő (1918 - 1997), actor;
 Géza von Bolváry (1897 - 1961), actor, scenarist, regizor;
 Márton Bukovi (1903 - 1985), fotbalist, antrenor;

C
 Cornell Capa (1918 - 2008), fotograf, emigrat în SUA;
 Anna Marie Cseh (n. 1977), fotomodel, actriță.

D
 Leon Silviu Daniello (1898 - 1970), medic român, membru al Academiei Române;
 Anna Deréky (1872 - 1950), artist plastic.

E
 Loránd Eötvös (1848 - 1919), fizician;
 Paul Erdős (1913 - 1996), matematician.

F
 Dorottya Faluvégi (n. 1998), handbalistă;
 Csaba Fenyvesi (1943 - 2015), scrimer;
 Bonifaciu Florescu (1848 - 1899), publicist, traducător, critic literar român;
 Freddie (n. 1990), cântăreț;
 George Friedman (n. 1949), analist politic american;

G
 Jolie Gabor (1896 - 1997), mama actriței Zsa Zsa Gábor;
 Zsa Zsa Gábor (1917 - 2016), actriță, cântăreață;
 Béla Guttmann (1899 - 1981), fotbalist, antrenor.

H
 József Árpád Habsburg (1933 - 2017), arhiduce de Austria;
 Hedviga de Anjou (1373 - 1399), fiica lui Ludovic I al Ungariei;
 Nándor Hidegkuti (1922 - 2002), fotbalist, antrenor.

I
 Anna Iagello (1503 - 1547) soție a împăratului Ferdinand I;

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K
 Ján Kadár (1918 - 1979), scenarist, regizor;
 André Kertész  (1894 - 1985), fotograf, emigrat în SUA;
 Beatrix Kökény (n. 1969), handbalistă;
 Ernő Kolczonay (1953 - 2009), scrimer;
 Gábor Kósa (n. 1971), istoric, sinolog.

L
 Viktória Lukács (n. 1995), handbalistă.

M
 Bálint Magyar (n. 1952), om politic.

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P
 Barbara Palvin (n. 1993), model

R
 András Réz (n. 1951), traducător, critic de film, scenarist;

S
 Endre Szemerédi (n. 1940), matematician.

Ș
 Mariana Șora (n. 1917 - 2011), scriitoare, eseistă.

V
 Aba Novak Vilmos (1894 - 1941), pictor și grafician;

Persoane al căror nume este legat de Budapesta
 Károly Eötvös (1842 - 1916), jurist, avocat, om politic, parlamentar, scriitor;
 Géza Szávai (n. 1950), romancier născut în Ținutul Secuiesc.

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Accessible Air Travel:
A Guide for People with Disabilities
It is vitally important for travelers with disabilities and their companions, travel agents, and others involved in air travel to know what to expect from the time an airline reservation is booked to the moment the flight touches down. To assist passengers with disabilities the federal government passed the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (ACAA) which affects all aspects of air travel. This booklet provides people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids with all the information they need to have a safe and enjoyable flight.
Air Carrier Access Act
The ACAA prevents airlines from discriminating directly or through a contractual arrangement against people with disabilities. The ACAA affects all domestic air carriers, foreign carriers that provide flights to and from the United States, and all airport facilities within the United States and its territories, possessions, and commonwealths. Under various laws, new and renovated terminals in the United States must be designed to be accessible to people with disabilities.
The Regulations implementing the ACAA are issued by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT).
Domestic and Foreign Air Carriers
Are the provisions governing domestic and foreign air carriers identical?
No. All US carriers' operations and aircraft, regardless of location, are covered by the regulations. For foreign carriers the rules apply to flights that begin or end at US airports and aircraft used for these flights. For purposes of the regulations, "flight" means a continuous journey in the same aircraft or with one flight number that begins or ends at a US airport.
Advance Notice Requirements
Does a person with a disability need to notify an airline in advance of his or her intention to travel or of his or her disability?
Generally, carriers cannot require advance notice. An airline is permitted to require that the passenger provide up to 48 hours advance notice and check-in one hour before the check-in time for the general public for the following accommodations:
use of carrier supplied in-flight medical oxygen on domestic flights, if this service is available
transporting an incubator, if this service is available
connecting a respirator, ventilator, CPAP machine, or POC to the aircraft electrical supply, if this service is available
accommodating a passenger who must travel on a stretcher, if this service is available
transporting a power wheelchair on aircraft with fewer than 60 seats
providing packaging for a battery for a wheelchair or other assistive device
accommodating 10 or more qualified people with disabilities who make reservations and travel as a group
providing an on-board wheelchair on aircraft that does not have an accessible lavatory for passengers with disabilities who can use an accessible lavatory but need an on-board chair to do so
transportation of an emotional support or psychiatric service animal in the cabin
transportation of a service animal on a flight segment scheduled to take 8 hours or more
When accommodations for deaf-blind passengers are necessary
An airline is permitted to require that the passenger provide up to 72 hours advance notice and check in one hour before the check in time for the general public for use of carrier supplied in-flight medical oxygen on international flights.
What are an airline's responsibilities after a person with a disability gives advance notice of his or her needs?
Airline reservation and administrative systems must keep records of properly provided advance notice. Carriers must inform the employees responsible for arranging for the necessary accommodations and must ensure that the services are provided.
If a flight is changed or canceled and a passenger provided the required advanced notice, the carrier must provide the accommodation on the new flight to the maximum extent feasible.
What happens if an individual with a disability does not provide advance notice or does not check in one hour in advance as required?
In these cases, the carrier must provide the accommodation or service if it can be done with reasonable effort and without delaying the flight.
May carriers require a passenger with a disability to provide a medical certificate?
A medical certificate is not required from a passenger with a disability except if he/she is traveling on a stretcher or in an incubator, needs medical oxygen during a flight, or whose medical condition is such that there is reasonable doubt that the person can complete the flight safely without requiring extraordinary medical assistance during the flight. A medical certificate under these circumstances is a written statement from the passenger's physician stating the passenger is capable of completing the flight without requiring extraordinary medical assistance during the flight. The certificate must be dated within 10 days of the passenger's initial departing flight.
A medical certificate may also be required of a passenger with a communicable disease or condition that would pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others on the flight. The certificate would need to be issued by the passenger's physician within 10 days of the flight and must state that the disease or condition in its present state is not communicable to other passengers during the flight.
Passengers traveling with an emotional support or psychiatric service animal may be required to provide a letter from a licensed mental health provider that is no more than a year old stating that the passenger needs the emotional support or psychiatric service animal as an accommodation for air travel and/or for activity at the passenger's destination.
Safety Assistants
In what situations may an airline require a qualified individual with a disability to fly with a safety assistant?
The DOT regulations specifically exclude the word attendant, as an air carrier cannot require a person with a disability to travel with an attendant. A safety assistant can be required for the sole function of assisting the passenger in exiting the aircraft in case of an emergency or to establish communication with carrier personnel for purposes of the required safety briefing. A safety assistant can be required only after airline personnel have asked the passenger whether she can physically assist in her own evacuation and the airline reasonably concludes that the passenger cannot do so.
What happens if a person with a disability believes he or she can travel independently, but the air carrier personnel determines that this person must travel with a safety assistant?
DOT's Aviation Enforcement Office interprets this provision as allowing the carrier to require the passenger to pay for the transportation of a safety assistant if the passenger cannot state how she is able to physically assist or concedes that she is unable to do so.
If the passenger explains how she can physically assist in her evacuation and maintains that she can do so, but the carrier disagrees, the carrier may require the passenger to find a safety assistant but the carrier may not charge for the transportation of the safety assistant. The carrier may choose to provide a safety assistant to the passenger by asking another passenger or an off-duty crew member to serve as the safety assistant.
If a passenger with a disability decides to travel with a personal care attendant or a safety assistant without being required to do so by the airline, the airline may charge for that person.
May air carriers impose charges on passengers with disabilities for providing services and accommodations required by the regulations?
Generally no, but a carrier may charge a passenger for services not required by the Air Carrier Access Act regulations.
A carrier may charge for use of more than one seat if the passenger's size or condition causes him/her to occupy the space of more than one seat.
Air carriers are allowed to charge passengers with disabilities for oxygen they provide, however they are not required to provide oxygen under the regulations.
Air travel should be a pleasant experience with an expectation of safe transport of your personal assistive device. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and some passengers experience damage to their equipment in airline transport. Should damage occur, our goal is to get your assistive device up and running as quickly as possible.
If a carrier's commercial website is inaccessible to passengers with visual disabilities, is that carrier required to disclose the existence of, and sell discounted web-based fares to a passenger with a visual disability who calls or appears in person to inquire about airfares, make a reservation, or purchase a ticket?
If an air carrier's website is inaccessible to passengers with disabilities, the carrier cannot charge an extra fee for using another booking method. Also, if a discount is offered to passengers who make their reservations on the website, but a passenger with a disability cannot use the website because it is inaccessible, the same discount must be given when they book via another method.
Are air carriers permitted to refuse to serve a qualified person with a disability?
It is unlawful for air carriers to refuse to provide transportation to a qualified individual with a disability based solely on his or her physical or mental condition. To be qualified, a person with a disability must be a passenger with a disability who obtains or attempts to purchase a ticket, gets to the airport, and meets the contract-of-carriage requirements that apply to all passengers. It also applies to a person with a disability who is meeting a traveler or accompanies a traveler using the terminal, ground transportation, or other facilities or services offered by the air carrier. Air carriers must also ensure that any contractors that provide service to the public do not discriminate against persons with disabilities. This assurance must be part of the air carrier's contract with the other entity.
Air carriers may refuse to provide transportation to any passenger based on safety and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, but they must do so in a manner that does not discriminate based on disability. If air carrier personnel determine that a passenger poses a direct threat, the least restrictive means must be employed. For example, if the threat can be avoided without refusal of transportation (i.e., a later flight with fewer passengers so the air carrier can seat the individual separately) then they must employ that method.
Air carriers cannot limit the number of people with disabilities on a given flight.
What must an air carrier do if it refuses to provide service to any person on the basis of a disability?
The air carrier must give the passenger a written explanation for the refusal, including, where appropriate, the safety basis for the decision. The air carrier must provide the written explanation within 10 calendar days of the incident.
Are Kiosks currently required to be accessible to people with disabilities?
Domestic and foreign airlines exceeding 10,000 passengers must ensure accessibility of all kiosks installed after December 12, 2016, and 25 percent of kiosks in each location must meet the specified accessibility standards by December 12, 2021.
What accommodations can air carriers offer if kiosks are not accessible?
If a carrier's automated kiosks at an airport terminal cannot readily be used by a person with a disability for such functions as ticketing or issuing boarding passes then equivalent facilitation must be provided to the passenger with disabilities. For example, an air carrier employee can assist the person at the kiosk or the passenger with a disability can be allowed to go to the front of the line at the check-in counter.
Airport Accessibility
What types of airport facilities must be accessible?
Facilities in the United States that an air carrier owns, leases, or operates must meet accessibility requirements applicable to public accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). This includes an accessible path between gate and boarding area when level entry boarding is not available; inter-terminal and intra-terminal transportation owned, leased, or controlled by a carrier; and animal relief areas for service animals. Also, captioning must be enabled on all televisions and other audio-visual displays that are capable of captioning. As televisions and other audio-visual displays are replaced they must be replaced with equipment that has high-contrast captioning capability. All new televisions and other audio-visual displays acquired after May 13, 2009 must be equipped with high-contrast captioning capability.
For areas of terminals in foreign airports that serve flights that begin or end in the United States, access to people with disabilities must be provided. This can be achieved through any combination of facility accessibility, auxiliary aids, equipment, the assistance of personnel, or other appropriate means consistent with safety and dignity of passengers with disabilities.
May air carriers impose additional screening for passengers with disabilities beyond TSA requirements?
People with disabilities are subject to the same TSA security screening provisions as all other passengers. Passengers with an assistive device cannot be required to undergo special security procedures if they clear the security system without activating it. Security personnel are entitled, however, to examine assistive devices they believe may conceal a weapon or other prohibited items. Passengers with disabilities may also request private screenings, but if the airline has the kind of technology that makes physical searches unnecessary, a private screening would not be required.
Travelers requiring special accommodations or concerned about the security screening process may ask a TSA officer or supervisor for a passenger support specialist who can provide on-the-spot assistance.
What are TSA procedures for screening wheelchair users or mobility devices?
Go to the TSAs website for screening procedures for disabilities and medical conditions: http://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures
You may provide the officer with the TSA notification card or other medical documentation to describe your condition.
Does TSA provide support for passengers with disabilities prior to screening?
TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process. Call 72 hours prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. Contact TSA Cares via phone (855) 787-2227, federal relay (711), or email TSA-ContactCenter@tsa.dhs.gov.
Eligible passengers may sign up for TSA PreCheck® before travel. TSA PreCheck® approved passengers do not need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts, or light jackets during the screening process. TSA officers may swab hands, mobility aids, equipment and other external medical devices to test for explosives using explosives trace detection technology. For eligibility requirements and additional questions go to: http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck
Must Air Carriers permit passengers with disabilities to travel with a service animal?
Yes. If a flight segment is scheduled to take 8 hours or more, an air carrier may condition permitting a service animal to travel in the cabin upon the passenger providing documentation that the animal will not need to relieve itself on the flight or that the animal can relieve itself in a way that does not create a health or sanitation issue on the flight. An air carrier must accept as evidence identification cards, other written documentation, presence of a harness or tags, or the credible verbal assurance of the individual with a disability using the animal.
Passengers traveling with an emotional support or psychiatric service animal may be required to provide a letter from a licensed mental health provider that is no more than one year old stating that the passenger needs the emotional support or psychiatric service animal as an accommodation for air travel and/or for activity at the passenger's destination.
Air carriers are not required to accommodate certain unusual animals, such as snakes, other reptiles, ferrets, rodents, and spiders.
With respect to other unusual or exotic animals that are presented as service animals, such as miniature horses, pigs, or monkeys, a US carrier must determine any factors that preclude the animal from traveling in the cabin. Factors include size, weight, if it would cause a significant disruption, if it poses a direct threat, or if it would be prohibited from entering a foreign country that is the flight's destination.
If an air carrier decides not to accept an animal as a service animal, a written explanation must be given to the passenger within 10 calendar days of the incident.
Foreign carriers are only required to carry dogs as service animals.
Boarding, Deplaning, and Connecting Assistance
What assistance must air carriers provide to passengers with disabilities in the terminal?
An air carrier must provide assistance to a passenger in transportation between gates, from the airport entrance to the person's gate, and from the gate to the entrance of the airport. This assistance includes accessing key functional areas, such as ticket counters and baggage claim. It also includes a stop at a restroom if it is on the route to the destination and the stop can be made without unreasonable delay. Also, an air carrier must provide an escort to a passenger with a service animal to an animal relief area.
If a passenger with a disability is unable to carry his own carry-on luggage due to his/her disability the air carrier will provide assistance. If a passenger is unable to provide credible assurance that they are unable to carry their luggage, an air carrier may request documentation as a condition to providing the service.
Must air carriers offer pre-boarding to passengers with disabilities?
Yes, an air carrier must offer pre-boarding to passengers with disabilities who self-identify at the gate as needing extra time or assistance to board, stow accessibility equipment, or be seated.
What are air carriers' general obligations with respect to boarding and deplaning assistance?
Air carriers must provide personnel, ground wheelchairs, boarding wheelchairs, and ramps or mechanical lifts. Level-entry boarding platforms or accessible mobile lounges must be used where they are available. When level-entry boarding is not available, airlines must use ramps or lifts. This applies to all US airports with 10,000 or more annual enplanements.
What types of aircraft does the requirement to provide boarding and deplaning assistance through the use of lifts apply?
For aircraft with 19 or more seats, carriers are required to provide boarding assistance to passengers with disabilities by providing a lift, ramp, or other suitable device. Certain 19-seat aircrafts are exempt, such as the Fairchild Metro, the Jetstream 31 and 32, the Beech 1900 models C and D, the Embraer EMB-120, and any other aircraft determined by DOT to be unsuitable for boarding and deplaning by a lift, ramp, or other suitable device.
May an air carrier leave a passenger unattended in a wheelchair or other device?
A passenger who has requested assistance must not be left unattended by the personnel responsible for enplaning, deplaning, or connecting assistance in a ground wheelchair or other device in which the passenger is not independently mobile for more than 30 minutes even if another person (i.e., family member) is accompanying the passenger, unless the passenger explicitly waives the obligation.
What is the responsibility of air carriers at foreign airports at which the airport operators have responsibility for enplaning, deplaning, and connecting assistance?
If the services provided by the airport operator are not sufficient to meet the provisions of the Air Carrier Access Act regulations, the air carrier must supplement the airport operator's services. If the air carrier is precluded by law from supplementing the services, the air carrier can apply to DOT for a waiver.
Tips for Transferring and Lifting
Aircraft personnel are trained to assist you with transferring and lifting.
There are two transfers involved: from wheelchair to boarding chair and from boarding chair to aircraft seat. To ensure transfers are performed safely from wheelchair to boarding chair:
Personnel should explain what they will do before attempting to do so.
Both chairs should be locked and stabilized.
Personnel should check that you are secured in the boarding chair. Straps are applied around the torso and feet to prevent slipping or bouncing.
Personnel should place the boarding chair as close as possible to your wheelchair.
You should tell personnel how you would like to be transferred. If you cannot transfer yourself to the boarding chair, indicate which is your best transferring side and the lifting procedure you are most comfortable with.
You may bring a sliding board to be used to assist the transfer. It will be placed between your wheelchair and the boarding chair. The board provides a smooth flat surface that allows personnel to slide the passenger between chairs.
To ensure transfers are performed safely from boarding chair to aircraft seat:
Personnel will move the boarding chair backwards down the aisle for greater stability.
The armrest on your aircraft seat will be placed in an upright position and the seat in front of your aircraft seat moved forward to increase space for transferring.
If you cannot transfer yourself to the aircraft seat, indicate the lifting procedure you are most comfortable with.
Personnel can assist with securing your seat belt.
Electronic Respiratory
What are the requirements concerning the evaluation and use of passenger-supplied electronic devices that assist passengers with respiration in the cabin during flight?
US air carriers must allow a person with a disability to use in the passenger cabin during air transportation a ventilator, respirator, continuous positive airway pressure machine (CPAP), or an FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrator (POC) on all flights operated on aircraft originally designed to have 19 or more passenger seats.
The air carrier can refuse to allow the device if it does not meet the applicable FAA requirements for such devices and does not display a manufacturer's label that indicates the device meets the FAA requirements or if the device cannot be stowed and used in the passenger cabin consistent with applicable TSA, FAA, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) rules.
Foreign air carriers must also allow such devices on flights to or from the United States on aircraft with 19 or more passenger seats unless the device does not meet the requirements for such devices set by the foreign carrier's government if such requirement exists and it does not display a manufacturer's label that indicates the device meets those requirements; or the device does not meet the applicable FAA requirements for such devices and does not display a manufacturers label that indicates the device meets the FAA requirements if no requirements have been set by the foreign carrier's government and the foreign carrier elects to apply the FAA requirements; or if the device cannot be stowed and used in the passenger cabin consistent with applicable TSA, FAA, and PHMSA rules and the safety or security regulations of the foreign carrier's government.
What information must be provided to passengers with disabilities who need to use these devices on board the aircraft?
Upon inquiry from an individual concerning the use of these devices, a US air carrier must provide the following information:
the device must be labeled by the manufacturer to reflect it has been tested to meet the applicable FAA regulations for such devices
the maximum weight and dimensions (length, width, height) of the device that can be accommodated in the aircraft cabin
the number of batteries needed to power the device during the flight (DOT requires enough batteries to power the device for 150 percent of the maximum flight duration) and how they should be packaged
whether the passenger is required to give 48-hour notice prior to the flight to learn the expected maximum duration of the flight in order to determine number of batteries required
whether the passenger is required to check in one hour prior to general check-in time
requirement for any doctor's note
Foreign air carriers are required to provide the same information along with any additional requirements imposed by the foreign government.
If a passenger refuses to comply with these requirements, the air carrier can deny boarding. If this occurs, the air carrier must provide a written explanation.
Accessibility of Aircraft
Which aircraft are required to have seats with movable aisle armrests?
On aircraft with 30 or more passenger seats on which the aisle seats have armrests, 50 percent of the aisle seats on rows in which passengers with mobility impairments are permitted to sit under FAA or foreign government safety rules must have movable aisle armrests.
Which classes of service are required to have seats with movable aisle armrests?
Movable aisle armrests must be provided proportionally in all classes of service in the cabin. Thus, if 20 percent of the seats are in first class, than 20 percent of the seats with movable aisle armrests must be in first class.
What are the requirements for accessible lavatories?
On aircraft with more than one aisle, one lavatory must be accessible. In aircraft with one aisle, an air carrier may provide an accessible lavatory but it is not required. Accessible lavatories must allow a person with a disability to enter, maneuver within to use all the facilities, and exit. It must provide doors that lock, accessible call buttons, grab bars, faucets, and other controls and dispensers usable by persons with disabilities.
When is the applicable date for these accessible aircraft features?
For US carriers, these requirements have been applicable to new aircraft that were initially ordered after April 5, 1990 or which were delivered after April 5, 1992. For foreign carriers, these aircraft access features apply to aircraft that serve flights that begin or end in the US and that are initially ordered after May 13, 2009 or are delivered after May 13, 2010.
These provisions do not apply to existing aircraft. If seats are replaced within the aircraft with newly manufactured seats, however, then those seats must have movable aisle armrests not to exceed 50% of the seats passengers with disabilities are allowed to sit. If a lavatory is replaced on an aircraft with more than one aisle that does not have an accessible lavatory then it must be accessible.
When must on-board wheelchairs be provided?
Any aircraft with more than 60 passenger seats that has an accessible lavatory must provide an on-board wheelchair. The Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR-72 and the British Aerospace Advanced Turboprop (ATP), having between 60 and 70 passenger seats, are exempt from this requirement.
If a passenger requests an on-board wheelchair in an aircraft with more than 60 seats but that does not have an accessible lavatory, an air carrier must provide the on-board wheelchair if the passenger indicates he can use the inaccessible lavatory but can only reach it via the on-board wheelchair. An air carrier can request 48 hours advanced notice.
What are the requirements for priority space in the cabin to store passengers' wheelchairs?
An air carrier must provide a priority space in the cabin of sufficient size to stow at least one typical adult-size folding, collapsible, or break-down manual passenger wheelchair in an aircraft with 100 or more passenger seats. This space must be other than the overhead compartments and under-seat spaces routinely used for passenger carry-on baggage.
Foreign carriers must meet this requirement for new aircraft ordered after May 13, 2009 or delivered after May 13, 2010.
What requirements must air carriers meet concerning the accessibility of videos, DVDs, and other audio-visual presentations shown on aircraft?
Air Carriers must ensure all new videos, DVDs, and other audio-visual displays played on aircraft for safety or informational purposes created under the control of the airline provide high-contrast captioning.
This requirement went into effect on November 10, 2009 for safety displays and on January 8, 2010 for informational displays.
Seating Accommodations
Are air carriers required to make seating accommodations for passengers with disabilities?
Passengers who use an aisle chair to access the aircraft and who cannot transfer over a fixed aisle armrest must be assigned a seat in a row with a movable aisle armrest, if one exists.
Passengers with disabilities must be provided an adjoining seat if they are traveling with a personal care attendant, a reader/assistant, or an interpreter who will be performing functions for the passenger during the flight, or a safety assistant.
Passengers with disabilities traveling with a service animal must be assigned a bulkhead seat or another seat as per their request.
Passengers with a fused or immobilized leg must be assigned a seat that provides greater legroom, such as a bulkhead seat.
Passengers who require seating accommodations must self-identify.
For air carriers who provide seat assignments in advance, the passenger must make the request at least 24 hours before the flight is scheduled to depart and check in at least 1 hour before departure. If a passenger does not make the request at least 24 hours in advance, the carrier must still satisfy the request, if possible, but is not required to reassign a seat already assigned to another passenger.
If the carrier does not assign passengers seats in advance, then the seating accommodations required for passengers with disabilities must be provided by allowing these passengers to board the aircraft before all other passengers.
May an airline refuse to allow a person with a disability to sit in a particular seat?
Airlines cannot exclude passengers with disabilities from a particular seat or require them to sit in a certain seat, except to comply with FAA safety regulations, such as exit row seating.
What are the FAA regulations concerning seating next to emergency exits?
The FAA requires air carriers to determine, in a nondiscriminatory manner, if a passenger can perform the duties required of someone sitting in an exit row. Passengers seated in exit rows must be able to perform the following emergency functions:
locate the door and quickly follow oral and written instructions
determine when to open the door
move quickly through the open exit
Under FAA regulations, an airline cannot deny transportation, but may refuse exit row seating, to passengers who:
lack sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands
or both legs to perform emergency evacuation tasks
are less than 15 years-old or need adult assistance to carry out the
functions related to sitting in an exit row
are unable to read or understand evacuation instructions
lack the visual capacity to carry out emergency functions
lack the ability to communicate orally
have other responsibilities, such as caring for small children, which
might prevent them from carrying out emergency functions in an exit
row seat
may injure themselves when carrying out emergency functions
The FAA requires cabin crews to inform passengers about the emergency duties associated with exit row seating and to request that passengers in exit row seats who believe they cannot or do not want to fulfill these duties ask to be relocated to a seat not in an exit row.
Airlines cannot require passengers to disclose their reasons for requesting reseating.
Services on the Aircraft
What services must air carrier personnel provide to passengers with disabilities on board the aircraft?
When requested, flight personnel must help passengers:
move to and from seats while getting on or off the airplane
prepare for eating, for instance by opening food packages (airline personnel do not have to help a passenger eat)
use an on-board wheelchair to move to and from the lavatory (airline personnel do not have to help any passenger within the restroom)
assist a semi-ambulatory person in moving to and from the lavatory, not involving lifting or carrying the person
store and retrieve carry-on luggage
What information must air carriers provide individuals with vision or hearing disabilities on the aircraft?
Air carriers must provide passengers with disabilities who identify themselves as needing visual or hearing assistance to the same information provided to other passengers, including flight safety information, procedures for takeoff and landing, flight delays, schedule or aircraft changes, diversion to a different airport, weather conditions at flight's destination, beverage and menu options, baggage claim, and emergencies.
What flight-related information must air carriers provide to qualified passengers with disabilities?
Upon request by a passenger with a disability or someone acting on their behalf, the air carrier must provide the following information concerning the accessibility of the aircraft expected to be used on the particular flight:
the specific location, if any, of seats with movable aisle armrests
the location of seats the carrier does not make available to passengers with disabilities based on the regulation (i.e., emergency exit row)
any aircraft or service-related limitation, including limitation on level entry boarding
any limitation on the availability of storage facilities in the cabin or in the cargo bay for mobility assistive devices
if the aircraft has an accessible lavatory
types of services not available to passengers with disabilities on the flight
Must information and reservation services of air carriers be accessible to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind?
If an air carrier provides telephone reservation and information services to the public, they must provide services to individuals who use a text telephone (TTY) either by having their own TTY, voice relay service, or other available technology. Access to TTY users must be during the same hours as telephone service is provided to the general public. Response time and level of service must be substantially equivalent and no additional charges can be assessed the TTY user. Wherever the telephone information for reservations and information is listed, the TTY number must also be listed. If one is not available then an air carrier must state how TTY users can reach the reservation and information service.
Foreign Carriers must comply with this requirement unless a foreign country's telecommunications infrastructure does not permit compliance.
Must air carriers provide copies of the Air Carrier Access Regulations?
A copy of the current regulation must be kept at each airport an air carrier serves. For foreign air carriers, a copy must be kept at each airport serving flights that begin or end in the United States. If an air carrier has a Web site, information on how to obtain a copy of the regulations must be provided in an accessible format.
Stowage of Wheelchairs, Mobility Aids and Assistive Devices
What mobility aids and other assistive devices may passengers with disabilities bring into the aircraft cabin?
Passengers may bring manual wheelchairs, canes, crutches, walkers, prescription medications, and any medical device needed to administer them such as syringes, vision enhancers, portable oxygen concentrators (POCs), and respirators and ventilators that use non-spillable batteries as long as they comply with applicable safety, security, and hazardous material rules. These assistive devices are not counted toward a passenger's carry-on baggage.
What are the requirements concerning priority cabin stowage for wheelchairs and other assistive devices?
If a passenger avails himself of pre-boarding he is afforded priority over other items to stow his manual wheelchair or other mobility device. If the passenger with a disability does not take advantage of pre-boarding he is able to stow his wheelchair or other assistive device on a first-come first-serve basis.
When can passengers expect to have their wheelchairs removed from the baggage compartment and returned to them?
Wheelchairs and other assistive devices must be returned to their owners in a timely manner and as close as possible to the airplane door. Passengers may also ask to have their wheelchairs and other devices returned at the baggage claim area. Personal mobility equipment must be among the first items removed from the baggage compartment.
Airlines must give priority to wheelchairs and other assistive devices in the baggage compartment. If this results in the bumping of luggage, the carrier must make its best efforts to ensure that the bumped baggage reaches its destination on the carrier's next flight to that destination.
What procedures apply to stowage of battery-powered mobility aids?
Passengers with disabilities wishing to have battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices transported on a flight may be required to check in one hour before the check-in time for the general public. If the passenger checks in after this time the device will be carried if it can be done with a reasonable effort and without delaying the flight.
If the battery on the device has been labeled by the manufacturer as non-spillable or if a battery-powered wheelchair with a spillable battery can be loaded in an upright position, an air carrier cannot require the battery be removed and separately packaged. An air carrier must remove and package separately any battery that is inadequately secured to a wheelchair or for a spillable battery on a wheelchair that cannot be loaded, stowed, secured, and unloaded in an upright position. A damaged or leaking battery will not be transported.
Batteries must not be drained.
What procedures apply when passengers' wheelchairs or other devices must be disassembled for stowage?
Air carriers must permit passengers with disabilities to provide written directions concerning the disassembly and reassembly of their wheelchairs, other mobility aids, and other assistive devices. All assistive devices must be returned to their owners assembled and in the same condition as when they were stored.
Airline Liability for Equipment
May airlines require passengers with disabilities to sign waivers of liability for their wheelchairs and other assistive devices?
Passengers with disabilities cannot be required to sign waivers of liability for damage to or loss of their wheelchairs or other assistive devices. Carriers may note pre-existing damage to an assistive device to the same extent that carriers do this with respect to other baggage.
Do baggage liability limits apply to mobility aids and other assistive devices?
For domestic US flights, the baggage liability limits do not apply to liability for loss, damage, or delay of a wheelchair or other mobility aid. The compensation for such incidents is based on the original purchase price of the device. Compensation for damage to assistive device by foreign or domestic carriers on international flights is subject to the Warsaw/Montreal Conventions, which do impose monetary limits.
Who handles passenger complaints regarding compliance with ACAA regulations?
Every carrier that operates scheduled service on aircraft with 19 or more passenger seats must designate at least one Complaints Resolution Official (CRO) to resolve ACAA complaints at each airport it serves. The CRO must be available in person or by telephone, at all times the airlineis operating at a given airport. When CROs are available by telephone, they must be able to communicate by means of a TTY or similar technology.
What must a CRO do to resolve a complaint?
The CRO must take direct action, either personally or through another employee, to resolve any violations of the ACAA. The CRO cannot, however, overturn a decision made by the pilot-in-command based on safety concerns.
What happens when the CRO agrees with the passenger that an airline has violated ACAA regulations?
If the CRO agrees with the passenger that a violation of the ACAA has occurred, the CRO must provide the passenger with a written statement summarizing the problem and outlining what steps the carrier will take in response to the violation.
What if the CRO determines that the airline's actions did not violate the ACAA?
The CRO must provide a written summary of the determination within 10 calendar days and advise the passenger of his or her right to file a complaint with the DOT.
May passengers file written complaints with the air carrier?
Air carriers must have procedures for resolving written complaints concerning ACAA violations. Carriers are not required to respond to any complaints postmarked more than 45 days after the alleged violation unless the complaint is referred by DOT. The airline must make a dispositive written response to the complaint within 30 days after receiving it. The response must specifically admit or deny that a violation occurred.
What information should a passenger include in a written complaint?
Written complaints concerning suspected violations of the ACAA should include:
flight information, including name of air carrier and number, date, and time of flight and connecting flight, if applicable
whether the passenger contacted a CRO
the name of the CRO and the date contacted, if applicable
copies of any written response received from the CRO
What other recourse is available to passengers who believe that an airline has violated ACAA regulations?
Anyone who believes a carrier may have violated ACAA regulations may contact the DOT within 6 months of the incident by going to the Web site -http://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer
and selecting "File an Aviation Consumer Complaint"
or by writing to:
Aviation Consumer Protection Division, C-75
A formal complaint analogous to a civil lawsuit may also be filed with the DOT within 6 months of the incident. This complaint must comply with specific rules of procedure found in 14 CFR Part 302.
To ask questions or to file a complaint, call DOT's Aviation Consumer Protection Division toll-free disability hotline: 1-800-778-4838 (voice) or 1-800-455-9880 (TTY).
Air travel for people with disabilities continues to improve as new, more accessible airplanes and airports are constructed and as airlines train their employees to be more sensitive to the needs of passengers with disabilities. To take full advantage of these improvements in
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Our New Beginning Backpack program provides information and resources as a person transitions into a "new beginning" after SCI/D. The backpack is distributed through our national network of rehab hospital partners, member chapters, and peer support groups. www.spinalcord. org/backpack
Advocacy Alliance
The Advocacy Alliance is made up of people who are invested in helping our community and improving the health, quality of life and independent living of people with disabilities. Our mission is to help bring awareness to policy makers on how all of these issues affect the wheelchair user. www.unitedspinal.org/advocacy-alliance
The Accessibility Services program ensures that the built environment is accessible to all people with disabilities. A team of certified accessibility specialists and staff architects provide training to design professionals (i.e., architects, code officials) and review design plans on national projects (i.e., sports venues; colleges/universities; residential and commercial projects). www.accessibility-services.com
Wheelchair Medic
Wheelchair Medic is one of the largest mobility equipment repair programs in the country. For more than 30 years, Wheelchair Medic has provided repairs and equipment maintenance to wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility devices (currently serves the New York Metropolitan area). www.wheelchairmedic.com
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I've always taken photos on my iPhone but ever since my son was born my wife and I have put more emphasis on using our DSLR. I bought the Canon Mark II 7D for my wife but recently I've gotten really interested in learning more about photography and using a high quality camera. I still have much to learn about how to use the camera, photography in general and doing some light editing, but the first thing I needed to tackle was how to manage the large influx of non-iPhone photos.
My current set up is a MacBook Air with 128gb hard drive with an external 1tb drive used for backups through TimeMachine. The problem is that 128gb drive, it's almost filed up and I haven't even started adding hundreds of photos or the massive RAW files. I forgot to mention I pay for the 50gb of iCloud backup and all photos from my wife and my iPhone's are backed up to the Apple Cloud.
The first thing I tried was taking all the photos and importing them into my Photos app which then gets backed up to iCloud and is accessible on any of my devices. The problem is when shooting with the DSLR you take a ton of throw a way photos with the idea you will edit and delete many later. Adding them all to my iCloud which then get sorted by date with all my other iPhone photography was not ideal. Especially since my wife and I are both using the camera and now I have a full photo shoot she did with her sister on my photo library. That is not going to work.
While looking for other options I remembered seeing a blog post by Casey Liss about his photo management process, which got me thinking. I seriously considered using his script but know it would have taken me a while to customize it to fit my own needs. So I started to research options that I could get up and running quicker (I had a hundred new photos on the SD card waiting to be backed up after the iCloud debacle). The article Casey Liss was inspired by mentioned a Mac app called Hazel. I downloaded the trial and set up a rule to move all photos from the SD card once inserted into the Mac to be moved into the external hard drive and create a folder for each date a picture was taken. It works like magic and when I pop in the SD card all the photos are instantly moved into the external drive and sorted by date with the file name being a date and then numbered in ascending order. The SD card is wiped clean, ready to take more photos. Looking forward to learning more about the power of Hazel, this [Mac Power User Podcast episode])https://www.relay.fm/mpu/322) is a good place to start.
So now I have all my DSLR photos on my external hard drive but not being backed up anywhere else. Side note, it would be ideal if the photos were to be put on my Mac's hard drive and then copied to the external but I'll have to wait to add that in to my workflow once I buy a new MacBook Pro with a tb+ of SSD. I've heard a lot of great things about BackBlaze and have been meaning to have a second backup of all my data and this was perfect timing. I signed up for BackBlaze and fully prepared to pay past the trial. For $5 a month to know I have all my data backed up from my Mac and external drive is worth it.
The last step of my photo management process takes place once I've edited a photo and decided I really want to see it more often. I'll import into my Apple Photos app which will then be synced to iCloud and accessible on all my devices.
A minimum of two backups (external hard drive and BackBlaze) and a maximum of four backups (Mac, external, BackBlaze and iCloud).
This will certainly evolve over time. Look forward to sharing when it does. I'll end with a photo of my amazing son Luca.


First Bus is celebrating success after scooping two awards at the 2018 National Transport Awards.
The national bus operator is proud to have been successful in winning the Apprentice Champion Award and Frontline Employee of the Year category.
The First Bus Apprenticeship Programme was launched in May 2017 and has provided the business with a national standard for apprenticeships, to ensure talent development is focused on providing the best service for customers.
First Aberdeen's Cameron Dyche scooped the award for Frontline Employee of the year, to land him the double after success in the same category at the Scottish Transport Awards earlier in the year.
Cameron is a relatively new driver to First Aberdeen and at the age of just 19 years old, he had only been a driver for two months at the time of a major incident in 2017. Another bus operator's vehicle was drifting off the road towards a gas-mains next to a local block of flats and a desperate passenger trapped inside was banging on the window for urgent assistance as the driver was slumped at the wheel and motionless. Cameron set-off to help, boarded the bus and commenced life-saving CPR on the driver until the paramedics arrived and the driver was transported to hospital.
"We were delighted to see awards presented to the people who put the safety of our customers front of mind, every single day. Cameron's actions are an inspiration to all of us. His quick thinking and bravery is simply astounding and we're delighted that he has achieved the recognition he deserves from both the Scottish Transport Awards and the National Transport Awards.


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The video below is a webinar discussing parallel simulation using concurrent EMTDC instances.
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FILE - This April 26, 2017, file photo shows the Eli Lilly and Co. corporate headquarters in Indianapolis. A half-price version of Eli Lilly's popular Humalog insulin is now available, following the company's promise in March to offer diabetics a more affordable option amid fierce criticism of soaring insulin prices. Lilly, one of the three top insulin makers, said Wednesday, May 22, 2019, that it's begun selling its own generic version of Humalog U-100 under the chemical name, Insulin Lispro. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Lilly selling half-price version of popular Humalog insulin
A half-price version of Eli Lilly's popular Humalog insulin is now available, following the company's promise in March to offer diabetics a more affordable option amid fierce criticism of soaring insulin prices. Lilly, one of the three top insulin makers, said Wednesday that it has begun selling...
Supreme Court sends dispute over Fosamax back to lower court
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Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., right, chair of the House Health Subcommittee, says President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr want to take a sledgehammer to health care, as she joins, from left, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., at a Democratic event ahead of a House floor vote on the Health Care and Prescription Drug Package, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 15, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Dems push bill on health care, drug prices through House
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FILE - This July 6, 2017 file photo shows prescription drugs in a glass flask at the state crime lab in Taylorsville, Utah. Attorneys general from more than 40 states are alleging the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other medical conditions. The lawsuit, filed in federal court Friday, May 10, 2019 also names 15 individual senior executives responsible for sales, marketing and pricing. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
States bring price fixing suit against generic drug makers
BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys general from more than 40 states are alleging the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other medical conditions...
President Donald Trump speaks during a event on medical billing, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The Latest: Trump proposes end to 'surprise medical bills'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's effort to limit "surprise medical bills" (all times local): 1 p.m. President Donald Trump is ratcheting up pressure on the pharmaceutical industry to lower prices and announcing a new effort to end "surprise medical bills" for patients with...
FILE - In this March 13, 2019, file phtooHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Azar says drugmakers will soon have to reveal prices of their prescription medicines in those ever-present TV ads. The Trump administration will issue final regulations on May 8 requiring drug companies to disclose list prices of medications costing more than $35 for a month's supply. Azar tells The Associated Press if drugmakers are scared to put prices in ads that means they should lower those prices. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
TV pitches for prescription drugs will have to include price
WASHINGTON (AP) — TV pitches for prescription drugs will soon include the price, giving consumers more information upfront as they make medication choices at a time when new drugs can carry anxiety-inducing prices. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Wednesday the Trump...
A report released on Thursday, May 2, 2019, by the Congressional Budget Office is photographed in Washington. Budget experts for Congress say the Trump administration's plan to reduce out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries will cost taxpayers another $177 billion from 2020-2029. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
Budget office: $177B in added costs from Trump drug plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's plan to ease the financial hit of prescription drugs prices for Medicare beneficiaries will cost taxpayers another $177 billion over 10 years, congressional budget experts said on Thursday. The estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office...
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally at Discovery Green on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Budget office: Caveats to government-run health system
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional budget experts said Wednesday that moving to a government-run health care system like "Medicare for All" could be complicated and potentially disruptive for Americans. The report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office was a high-level look at the pros and...
FILE - In this March 18, 2019, file photo trader Joseph Lawler works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
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US stocks post meager gains; S&P 500 index hits new high
Wall Street capped a day of mostly wobbly trading with meager gains Tuesday, enough to nudge the S&P 500 to an all-time high for the third straight day. The benchmark index spent much of the day hovering below its previous high, but edged up in the last few minutes of trading. Household goods...
In this Friday, April 26, 2019 photo, a box of RELPAX migraine pills manufactured by Pfizer are arranged for a photo in Doral, Fla. Pfizer Inc. reports financial results Tuesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Pfizer 1Q profit jumps 9% on higher drug sales, lower costs
Higher prescription drugs sales and restrained spending together gave drugmaker Pfizer a 9% jump in first quarter profit as it easily topped analysts' profit expectations. Investors drove up Pfizer shares $1.20, or 3%, to $40.79 in early afternoon trading. Sales of breast cancer drug Ibrance and...