Wheelchair

Hong Seo-yoon says travel is a great way to bring down barriers between people with disabilities and the nondisabled.

Bringing down barriers for travelers with disabilities in Korea

Lifestyle & Belief

A South Korean globe-trotter and wheelchair user advocates for more accessible tourism.

A man with no legs sits in a wheelchair in his living room

A heavy-duty wheelchair expands mobility in post-war Colombia

Science & Technology
Syrian refugee Nujeen Mustafa poses after a charity Christmas event

War is hell. Try doing it in a wheelchair.

Refugees
An elderly woman in a wheelchair is rescued from the flood waters of tropical storm Harvey in east Houston, Texas.

One of Houston’s most vulnerable communities faces the floods

Conflict
A 'Becky' barbie doll on display at an exhibition in Madrid, Spain.

Becky, Barbie’s friend who uses a wheelchair, was discontinued.

Culture

Wheelchair Diaries: Getting Around Europe on Four Wheels

Arts, Culture & Media

Reid Davenport planned to spend a semester abroad in Italy. He was talked out of it because he uses a wheelchair. He decided to go Europe to make a documentary for people with physical disabilities there. Brigid McCarthy has the story.

The World

Wheelchair Ballet Performer Sue Austin Underwater

Sports

Like the athletes at the Paralympics, disabled artist Sue Austin is working to redefine the popular notion of disability. This week, she has been amazing spectators with a specially equipped wheelchair that lets her fly underwater.

The World

Traveling with a medical mission in Haiti

Environment

Takeaway producer Anna Sale is accompanying a medical mission in Haiti. For some of the patients at a hospital in Milot, the biggest fear comes at the prospect of leaving, knowing they have no where to go.