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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> tech-vi@groups.io <tech-vi@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 14, 2023 5:39 PM<br><b>To:</b> List <tech-vi@groups.io><br><b>Subject:</b> [Tech-VI] New Airplane Seat Concept Folds To Accommodate Wheelchair Users And Make Flying A Lot More Accessible<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p>Assistive Technology Blog - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:40 AM<o:p></o:p></p><h1>New Airplane Seat Concept Folds To Accommodate Wheelchair Users And Make Flying A Lot More Accessible<o:p></o:p></h1><p>Delta Flight Products (DFP), a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, has revealed a new airplane seat concept that allows wheelchair users to remain in their own chairs throughout a flight.<o:p></o:p></p><p>This concept seamlessly and stylishly converts to and from a traditional airplane seat, with a built-in seat that folds up to accommodate a wheelchair. It also does not require any structural changes to the aircraft and can be installed into pre-existing seat track systems. This design would be a low-cost modification and the wheelchair version would likely be priced similarly to standard domestic first class seats. <o:p></o:p></p><p>This new design is seen as a major step towards inclusivity and accessibility in air travel for people with disabilities, and has generated significant interest among wheelchair users. It could potentially enter commercial use within 18 months if it passes testing and is adopted by airlines.<o:p></o:p></p><p>The seat was developed in collaboration with the Air4All consortium, which includes PriestmanGoode, Flying Disabled, SWS Certification, and Sunrise Medical.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span class=embed-youtube>[embedded content] </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Source: </span></em><a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/delta-flight-products-wheelchair-airplane-seat-design/index.html?utm_content=2023-06-08T13%3A45%3A06&utm_source=fbCNN&utm_term=link&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1HJaDQEjLuxhw70maFX9hDcpawlui-qMiEi2eCukO7Iba3NvouYsL1T90" target="_blank">CNN Travel</a><o:p></o:p></p><h3><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Related</span></em><o:p></o:p></h3><p><a href="https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2023/06/airplane-seat-concept-wheelchair-users.html">https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2023/06/airplane-seat-concept-wheelchair-users.html</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> David Goldfield <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to the Tech-VI announcement list to receive news and updates regarding the blindness assistive technology space<br><span style='font-size:17.0pt'>Email: <a href="mailto:Tech-VI+subscribe@groups.io">Tech-VI+subscribe@groups.io</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://WWW.DavidGoldfield.com">WWW.DavidGoldfield.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/4315" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#4315)</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5BTech-VI%5D%20New%20Airplane%20Seat%20Concept%20Folds%20To%20Accommodate%20Wheelchair%20Users%20And%20Make%20Flying%20A%20Lot%20More%20Accessible" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:david.goldfield@outlook.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5BTech-VI%5D%20New%20Airplane%20Seat%20Concept%20Folds%20To%20Accommodate%20Wheelchair%20Users%20And%20Make%20Flying%20A%20Lot%20More%20Accessible" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/99537359/17455" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> <br><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/editsub/17455">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/leave/8954496/17455/1106850279/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [terrypowers59@gmail.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>