"Cure SMA and the SMA community have been advocating to make air travel safer and more accessible for individuals with disabilities, especially passengers who use a power wheelchair. We are grateful that Biogen and
By connecting with individuals who are living with rare disease mobility restrictions at community events, listening and learning about their travel experiences and needs, Biogen and DFP aim to better comprehend the experiences of passengers with reduced mobility and identify gaps in accessibility. This information will hopefully inform future innovations and tools, aiming to create a more equitable flying experience.
"Biogen has long championed independence for people living with rare, neuromuscular diseases, which is why we are passionate about helping advance travel accessibility for individuals with reduced mobility," said
The first activation of the collaboration between Biogen and DFP will occur at Cure SMA's 2024 Annual
During the event, people living with rare neuromuscular diseases will have the opportunity to learn about DFP's first-of-its-kind airplane seat prototype that aims to allow customers to remain in their own wheelchairs for their entire journey, as well as other DFP advancements, including cargo storage improvements designed to better protect mobility devices that need to be stowed. DFP's innovative seat was brought to reality in partnership with
The seat converts a standard passenger seat to an accommodation for wheelchair restraint and the patented design offers comfort and safety by providing access to headrest, centre console tray tables and a cocktail table that adjust to serve passengers with wheelchairs in place. The seat earned the Airline Passenger Experience (APEX) 2024 Innovation Award for Best Cabin and will go through testing and certification programmes with the
"We understand how important it is to have a seamless travel journey, which is why we're dedicated to the creation of new possibilities for customers with disabilities," said
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