All Wheels Up
Advocates for accessible air travel By Pauline McKenzie
Their genesis
Michele Erwin and family
All Wheels Up was born out of personal experiences . Founder Michele Erwin ’ s son has spinal muscular atrophy and during a flight when he was very young , she realized there was a severe lack of wheelchair accessibility on airplanes . This experience ignited her passion to improve accessible air travel for individuals with disabilities , paving the way for All Wheels Up . Alan Chaulet , a technology enthusiast and entrepreneur , shared a similar vision , inspired by a 2014 petition requesting airlines to make planes accessible for individuals with disabilities . Their shared passion led to the merger of their organizations , strengthening their advocacy efforts .
Their unique approach
Alan Chaulet
This organization operates differently from many other advocacy groups in the field of accessible air travel . While some organizations focus primarily on advocacy , All Wheels Up takes a multifaceted approach . They collaborate directly with airlines , airplane manufacturers , regulators , universities , engineers and more , to conduct research , develop solutions and ensure safe seating for wheelchair users on airplanes . One key differentiator is their commitment to promoting diverse ideas . All Wheels Up hosts annual working group meetings where
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