PLANES, TRAINS & CANES

ABOUT PTC

PTC was founded by Dr. Mona Minkara, a blind scientist, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Northeastern, and storyteller. After losing her sight at a young age, Dr. Minkara, inspired by her belief that “Vision is More than Sight”, launched Planes, Trains and Canes (PTC), a YouTube travel show that showcases her global adventures as a blind traveler. PTC reimagines the travel documentary as a lens for highlighting narratives of people who have disabilities as well as explores opportunities and barriers in public transportation for local and global travel.

OUR MISSION

To share narratives of people who are blind through the lens of travel and film.

OUR VISION

To open global conversations on disability perspectives through the creative arts and inspire structural inclusivity in public transportation.