by Timi | Sep 15, 2022 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Communities, Accessible Parking, Accessible Transportation, Accommodations, Public Spaces
The B.C. government is requiring certain public-sector organizations to establish their own accessibility committees to reduce barriers for people living with disabilities, effective Sept 1. The organizations include school districts, post-secondary institutions,... 
by Timi | Aug 6, 2022 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Customer Service, Physical Disabilities, Support Persons, Transportation, Uncategorised, Visual Disabilities
Airports are becoming increasingly accommodating towards passengers with disabilities, often with the help of technology. From virtual reality to automation, Varsha Saraogi lists the initiatives that airports implemented in 2019 to help make air travel an easier... 
by Timi | Jul 29, 2022 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Canadian Transport Agency, Customer Service, Physical Disabilities, Transportation, Visual Disabilities
“We are saving up to travel in our golden years” is a common saying. So many times, upon retirement, when folks sell their homes, is often when they have the time and money for travel. Let’s take a glance at the process. When it comes to booking a flight a computer... 
by Trish Robichaud | Jul 3, 2020 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Customer Service, Physical Disabilities, Service Animals, Support Persons, Transportation, Visual Disabilities
New rules for the disabled travel industry! I just had to share… Trish:-) New rules aimed at making travel within Canada safer and more accessible for people with disabilities mark a welcome step forward but don’t yet go far enough to removing long-standing... by Trish Robichaud | Nov 9, 2017 | Accessible Transportation, Human Rights Cases
A Guelph woman alleged she was discriminated against on the basis of disability and age by: Kenneth Armstrong, Guelph Today Deputy CAO Colleen Clack says the city will immediately implement orders made against it during a recent Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario... by Trish Robichaud | May 26, 2017 | Accessible Transportation, All, Canadian Transport Agency, Media Coverage
Order means VIA Rail must expand mobility device spaces or prove doing so causes ‘undue hardship’ By Shanifa Nasser, CBC News The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by VIA Rail of a decision that would make it possible for a Toronto couple who rely on...