Besides freedom and independence, the reason why people with visual impairment wanted a car where they can ‘drive’ was to show the world that, with a little bit of technology, they can do things most other people can do. For Dennis Hong, this gave him a chance to inspire other researchers to look into the…
Read MoreA disabled pilot challenged himself to complete a 2,000 mile flight around Britain to raise awareness about a not-for-profit organisation that teaches people with disabilities to fly. Londoner Gautam Lewis, who is reliant on crutches after contracting polio as a three-year-old in India, departed from the Freedom in the Air (FITA) base at Cranfield Airport…
Read MoreVARIETY CLUB AND FREEDOM IN THE AIR LAUNCHES FIRST NATIONAL PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE SCHEME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Variety Club the children’s charity in association with Freedom in the Air and Cranfield Flying School this week selected the first young person with a disability for a unique scholarship that will allow a young person…
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