Whether you’re a traveler, caregiver, ally, or advocate, your voice is essential in the movement to bring dignity, safety, and inclusion to the skies.
There are many ways to support our mission—from advancing research and influencing policy change to raising awareness and advocating for wheelchair spot testing on aircraft. Your involvement helps drive progress, ensuring air travel is safe, equitable, and accessible for all. Together, we can create meaningful change—because access shouldn’t end at the gate.
Are you a student passionate about equity, design, policy, advocacy ,or innovation? All Wheels Up welcomes students from all disciplines—engineering, public policy, healthcare, aviation, disability studies, and beyond—to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities of accessible air travel. Whether you’re developing a capstone project, conducting research, or creating an awareness campaign, our mission offers a meaningful platform to drive change. From designing inclusive seating solutions to analyzing policy gaps, your work can contribute to a future where flying is safe, dignified, and accessible for all.
Students in government, policy, and related fields have a unique role to play in shaping a more accessible future. All Wheels Up invites you to explore how legislation, regulation, and advocacy can drive systemic change in air travel for people with disabilities. Participants will also gain first hand exposure to current congressional offices, drafting issue papers and gaining exposure on Capitol Hill. Through this experience you will be able to collaborate on real policy issues that directly impact the disability community and accessible transportation.
“As future occupational therapists, you understand the vital role of independence, dignity, and access in creating accessible environments. All Wheels Up offers OT students the opportunity to explore how innovative design and personalized adaptations can transform air travel, ensuring independence and dignity for all passengers.”
Engineering students have a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of accessible air travel. All Wheels Up invites you to apply your expertise in design, materials science, mechanical systems, and human-centered technology to develop innovative solutions that enhance aircraft accessibility and safety.
“Human Factors students have the opportunity to apply principles of user-centered design to enhance air travel accessibility. All Wheels Up invites you to explore how human-centered design, ergonomics, and usability can transform the travel experience, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity for all passengers.”
At this time, we are unable to offer volunteer opportunities due to the highly specialized nature of our work and the limited capacity to manage and support volunteers effectively. However, you can still make a meaningful impact by supporting us through donations, sharing our mission on social media, and responding to calls to action that help drive change in accessible air travel.
Join All Wheels Up as a medical professional and help transform air travel accessibility for travelers. Your expertise is essential in guiding research priorities, ensuring safety standards, and developing solutions that meet the unique needs of travelers with disabilities..
Join our specialized committees at All Wheels Up and be part of transforming air travel accessibility. Our dedicated volunteer committees focus on policy advocacy, technical solutions, medical expertise, and community outreach—all working together to make in-cabin wheelchair travel a reality. Contribute your unique skills to a passionate team making meaningful change in accessible transportation.
The All Wheels Up Aviation Advisory Committee provides expert guidance from the aviation sector with a focus on engineering and technical insight. Members, including FAA representatives, engineers, and airline staff, contribute industry knowledge to support the development of safe, practical solutions for accessible air travel. Their expertise is crucial in conducting crash testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and bridging innovation with real-world applications to enhance the safety and accessibility of air travel for all.
The All Wheels Up Medical Advisory Committee brings together healthcare professionals to ensure that accessibility solutions align with clinical best practices and medical safety standards. Members advise on research priorities, review medical implications of proposed initiatives, and help guide policies that support the well-being of travelers with disabilities. Their expertise is vital in shaping safe, evidence-based approaches to accessible air travel.
The All Wheels Up Advocacy Committee leads efforts to advance inclusive air travel through strategic policy work and legislative engagement. Members collaborate on real-world policy issues, draft issue papers, and build relationships with congressional offices to drive meaningful change. This committee plays a key role in shaping laws and regulations that impact accessible transportation for people with disabilities.
The All Wheels Up Development Committee is dedicated to advancing our mission through strategic fundraising and donor engagement. Members help identify funding opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and support campaigns that fuel our work toward accessible air travel for all. Their efforts ensure the sustainability and growth of our programs and advocacy initiatives.
Members provide guidance on budgeting, strategic/tactical financial planning, and reporting to ensure transparency and sustainability. Their oversight supports the organization’s ability to grow and effectively carry out its mission.
Join a committee to help shape the future of accessible air travel and drive change for all.
We are committed to driving forward the progress in air travel accessibility. By working closely with these institutions, we strive to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Our goal is to make air travel not only more inclusive but also more efficient, safe, and enjoyable for all passengers. These efforts reflect our dedication to not just meeting the current needs but anticipating and addressing future challenges in the aviation industry. This proactive approach is essential in building a sustainable and equitable future, where every individual can experience the freedom and joy of air travel.
We champion the development of in-cabin wheelchair solutions and policy changes that allow passengers to remain in their own mobility devices during flights, while also addressing the unique needs of individuals with sensory, cognitive, and other disabilities.
As pioneers in the field, All Wheels Up conducted the first-ever crash testing for wheelchairs, ensuring their safety and durability during air travel. Through research, testing, education, and partnerships with airlines, manufacturers, and policymakers, we focus on evidence based advocacy that drives impactful policy change. All Wheels Up strives to create a travel experience that upholds the dignity, independence, and respect of every passenger, ensuring that all can travel safely and with full access to the skies.
“Accessibility in air travel is essential—and getting involved helps pave the way for a more inclusive future for everyone.”
