Southwest Changes Wheelchair Battery, Size Policies Southwest Airlines has changed its policies for transporting wheelchairs and mobility devices, with new rules going into effect Sept. 25, 2025. Starting on that date, “wheelchairs and devices with a height that exceeds 34 inches (86.36 cm) or a width or depth that exceeds 45 inches (114.2 cm) will…
Briefly: Southwest Changes Wheelchair Rules; Biotechnology Company Wins $5M Parkinson’s Grant
Briefly: ‘Stronger Together’ Podcast Launches May 13; Parkinson’s Researchers Seeking Volunteers for Scratch-and-Sniff Test
Featuring United Spinal Association, M.A.R.C. Network, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
United Spinal, M.A.R.C. Network to Debut ‘Stronger Together’ Podcast on May 13 As part of their newly announced partnership, United Spinal Association and the M.A.R.C. Network are launching their “Stronger Together with Marc & Matt” podcast on May 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. The first episode will feature Wheel with Me Adapt Fit…
Briefly: Wheel Loader Concept Vehicle Eliminates Operator Cabin; Survey for People Living with Parkinson’s Is Now Open
Featuring Fluid Power World, CASE Construction, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Accessibility Highlight: Wheel Loader Concept Eliminates Vehicle Cabin, Is Remotely Operated From our sister publication Fluid Power World: CASE Construction Equipment has shown off a new wheel loader concept called Impact, with a design that eliminates the traditional vehicle cabin. As Fluid Power World reported, “Instead of being controlled by the driver from inside the…