Milestone HCQU West Blog

September 6, 2023

How to Travel Successfully with Accessibility

Gabrielle deFiebre boarded a Delta Airlines flight to enjoy a fun girl’s weekend. Gabrielle has traverse myelitis and uses a wheelchair for mobility. Her wheelchair is measured for her body and to meet her specific needs, it is not easily replaced. Upon boarding, she gave the flight crew instructions on how to properly handle her wheelchair for it to be...

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March 1, 2023

Hersheypark Striving for Accessibility for All at The Sweetest Place on Earth

Even though we are smack dab in the middle of winter, no time like the present to start planning some summer fun. And no better place than right in our own Pennsylvania back yard. The land where they say the air smells like chocolate and the streets are paved with cocoa. Alright, maybe that’s not exactly accurate. But Hershey PA,...

Community/General

February 2, 2022

Open Up Pittsburgh

A friend of mine recently clued me into Open Up Pittsburgh. Don’t you like the sound of that name? To me it sounds like a call to step up and be inclusive. That’s right this has nothing to do with business closures, this has to do with opening up to wellness, community, equity, and accessibility. Their mission is briefly expressed...

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January 19, 2022

AMC Theaters Offering Open Captions

For movie lovers that are deaf, have hearing loss, or who may not use English as their first language, AMC is proudly leading the industry for a better viewing experience. As of November 5, 2021, AMC offered open-caption in 240 of it’s theaters across the country. Open caption is available in any area where there are at least two AMC-owned...

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Tag: Accessibility

How to Travel Successfully with Accessibility

Hersheypark Striving for Accessibility for All at The Sweetest Place on Earth

Open Up Pittsburgh

AMC Theaters Offering Open Captions