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‘Makes life a lot easier’: Oregon bill that allows wheelchair users to make their own repairs moves forward
Oregon lawmakers just passed a senate bill expanding wheelchair repair access. Without it, staying mobile and independent — ...
Oregon wheelchair right-to-repair bill passes state Senate, heads to House
The Oregon state Senate voted on Thursday to overwhelmingly pass a new right-to-repair bill that covers mobility devices.
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Bill would allow for quicker repair of wheelchairs — ‘a tool of freedom and independence’
The current restrictions undermine the civil rights of wheelchair users,” said Erica Molina, noting low-income and rural residents are disproportionately affected. She said just two vendors are ...
US airlines challenge Biden wheelchair passenger protection rule
Major U.S. airlines and a trade association have challenged a Biden administration rule issued in December requiring new ...
Airlines look to cut consumer protections for wheelchair-using travelers
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
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Care Workers Get a Seat at the Table
It was then that I realized how important it was for us to take care of our elderly.” "There were times I could walk into my ...