WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department said on Monday that it will not enforce key provisions of a rule issued in December by former President Joe Biden's administration ...

Most wheelchair accidents happen from tipping or falling, with older adults at higher risk of serious injury and caregivers prone to strain. Following safety tips can help reduce risk for both groups.

Plane passengers who use wheelchairs will soon have to take one more step before boarding. Southwest Airlines announced that anyone using a lithium-powered mobility device will have to remove the ...

BRADENTON, Fla. – In a major shift, a new agreement with Merits Health Products USA will allow Hoveround, which was founded in 1992 as a direct-to-consumer manufacturer, to focus exclusively on ...

Wheelchair and scooter manufacturer Hoveround Mobility Solutions, which is based in Manatee County, has entered into what it calls a strategic partnership with a fellow provider of mobility solutions.

The nation's largest airlines are looking to rescind new consumer protection rules for travelers with disabilities, arguing in court filings that the U.S. Department of Transportation had exceeded its ...

BRADENTON, Fla. – Hoveround Mobility Solutions has rolled out a range of flexible job benefits for assistive technology professionals (ATPs) who join the company’s team. Hoveround is offering its ATPs ...

Big changes are coming to airline accessibility. On Monday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced new protections for passengers with disabilities traveling on commercial airlines.

The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.” By ...

SEATTLE — Self-driving, electric wheelchairs are being used to take some travelers to their gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The new technology is part of a pilot program operated by ...

A self-driving, electric wheelchair navigating a concourse at Sea-Tac International Airport. (GeekWire Photo / Holly Grambihler) Mobility challenged travelers at Sea-Tac International Airport have a ...