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Given the difficulty of travelling farther (finding accessible hotel rooms that can accommodate the hoyer, the chair, and have a roll-in shower), we’ve taken to a series of local trips while building funds for a trip abroad. As Dubuque is a short 90 min trip from Madison, my wife and I have gotten a ride…

A mounting crisis is occurring for the disabled and elderly. Lack of access to daily cares is forcing many seniors and individuals with disabilities to go without access to food, medical appointments, employment, and social activities. In a letter to the from Access to Independence to the City of Madison Disability Rights Commission, Access to…

Over the years, I’ve shared some stories of the challenges of getting wheelchair accessible rides in Madison (few options, frequently booked solid, and lengthy delays). Recently a local newspaper, the Cap Times, reached out to me and several friends for input on the challenges of getting an accessible cab, notably after one cab company shuttered…