Shape the Future of Accessible Air Travel

Open Road Access (ORA), in collaboration with the Rights on Flights campaign, is set to host a transformative webinar aimed at making air travel safer, more dignified and accessible for all.

The groundbreaking event will bring together industry experts and the disabled community on Thursday 7th November at 12:00 PM (BST), to address the challenges faced by disabled air passengers and develop a community-driven roadmap for change.

Key experts, including Christopher Wood MBE, Martyn Sibley and David Dew-Veal, will lead the ‘Shape the Future of Air Travel’ webinar, offering valuable insights and engaging participants in discussions about tangible solutions. Attendees will have the chance to contribute through interactive breakout sessions and a Q&A segment.

A Vision for Accessible Air Travel

The solutions-focussed webinar offers participants an opportunity to engage with leading experts in transport accessibility and disability inclusion. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current legislation and developments from the Rights on Flights campaign.

A key highlight of the event will be the interactive breakout sessions, where participants can share their experiences, voice their needs and collaborate on actionable solutions.

Insights from these discussions will shape the development of a comprehensive, community-driven roadmap, which will be used to advocate for tangible change within the aviation industry. The event will conclude with a Q&A session, giving participants the opportunity to directly engage with the expert panel.

Chris Wood MBE

Aviation accessibility consultant and founding member of Rights on Flights and the Air4All Consortium, has been instrumental in developing an aeroplane seat allowing wheelchair users to remain seated in their wheelchairs during flights.

Martyn Sibley

Social entrepreneur and Founder of the award-winning Purple Goat inclusive marketing agency, is a leading inclusion advocate, published author, international speaker and member of Rights on Flights.

David Dew-Veal

Director of Strategy and Innovation at Proximo Group; a thought-leader in accessible transport, will chair the discussion.