Summary
A disabled woman named Kathryn Colvin described her difficult experience boarding a Delta flight. Despite her condition, which requires mobility assistance, she faced challenges and embarrassment at the airport. Colvin's story highlights issues faced by people with invisible disabilities.
Key Facts
- Kathryn Colvin has a condition called secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
- This condition affects her mobility and balance, causing fatigue and cognitive issues.
- Colvin uses mobility aids, including a cane and sometimes requests wheelchairs at airports.
- She experienced problems when pre-boarding a Delta flight from Atlanta to Norfolk.
- Colvin did not receive the wheelchair assistance she had requested, causing a struggle to reach her gate.
- A fellow passenger criticized her presence in the pre-boarding line, leading to an uncomfortable situation.
- An active duty service member advocated for her to board, which added to her discomfort.
- Colvin later shared her experience in a TikTok video to raise awareness about invisible disabilities.
