Скачать или смотреть Avanti’s Wheelchair User Art: Virtue Signalling or Genuine Inclusivity? | Disability Travel Reality

Avanti West Coast has been accused of ‘virtue signalling without virtue’ after using images of wheelchair users on their new train livery that don’t reflect the reality of disabled travel. The artwork, titled 'Together We Roll,' features two wheelchair users enjoying a journey together, but in reality, Avanti trains only have one wheelchair space in standard class. This has sparked criticism from disability campaigners like Alice Maynard and Anne Wafula Strike, who argue that the images are misleading and fail to address the real accessibility issues faced by disabled travelers. Is this genuine inclusivity or just a PR stunt? Join us as we explore the gap between representation and reality in disability travel.
Keywords: Avanti West Coast, disability travel, wheelchair accessibility, virtue signalling, inclusivity, public transport, disabled rights, Together We Roll, Alice Maynard, Anne Wafula Strike, UK trains, accessibility issues