MARISSA BODE WAS 'DENIED BOARDING A FLIGHT BECAUSE I'M DISABLED. (PHOTO).

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 Marissa Bode was 'denied boarding a flight because I'm disabled' Marissa Bode, best known for her role in Wicked, shared on TikTok that she was recently denied boarding a Southern Airways flight because of her wheelchair.  She explained that when she asked gate agents for help locating her boarding pass, they questioned whether she could stand.  After she said no, they told her she could not board since all of the airline’s planes require passengers to climb stairs.  Bode described the experience as “blatant segregation,” criticizing the airline for failing to accommodate disabled travelers. Southern Airways’ contract of carriage states that passengers must be able to ascend and descend steps to board, and because its planes carry fewer than 28 passengers, the airline is exempt from providing lifts under the Air Carrier Access Act.  However, Bode said her manager had confirmed with the airline beforehand that she would be accommodated, making the denial even mo...

PRINCESS OF WALES FLIPPED PANCAKE TODAY IN OXFORD TO CELEBRATE 'PANCAKE DAY'.(PHOTOS).


Happy #PancakeDay!

The Princess of Wales (Kate) today visited Oxford House Nursing Home in Slough, meeting staff and residents - as well as joining in with some pancake making. 

During her visit to the home, Her Royal Highness also heard more about Oxford House’s use of cutting edge, interactive technology to stimulate and enrich the daily lives of residents. 

This includes the use of an interactive sensory table which was purchased in 2020 as a creative response to the pandemic and associated restrictions, and a new interactive wall which will be used to support residents with dementia.
More photos below. 





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