by Timi | Jul 21, 2024 | Accessible Parking, Accessible Transportation, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Transportation
An Olds, Alta., woman with accessibility issues is speaking out against the town after local bylaw officers informed her she would receive a $5,000 fine if she was caught using her mobility scooter on any street, sidewalk or pathway in town. Jennifer Clarke, 48, was...
by Timi | Jun 30, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities
In today’s fast-paced work environment, diversity and inclusion have taken centre stage, and among these, disability inclusion is a crucial aspect that deserves our full attention. Ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities enriches our...
by Timi | May 11, 2024 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Canadian Transport Agency, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Legislation, Transportation
Wrapping up the National Air Accessibility Summit on Thursday, federal ministers said the airline industry has agreed to adopt a common medical form and explore improved data-sharing but did not announce new penalties for mistreating travellers with disabilities. The...
by Timi | Nov 22, 2023 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Customer Service, Physical Disabilities, Transportation
Transport minister says airline must present a plan to address treatment of passengers with disabilities Canada’s Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez said Air Canada representatives must present a plan to improve the experiences of people with disabilities on...
by Timi | Oct 1, 2023 | Accessible Transportation, Canadian Transport Agency, Canadians with Disabilities Act
Nearly two decades after Ontario’s 2025 accessibility goal was put in place, the TTC staff have said in their latest report that the transit agency will not be able to meet the province’s target. A total of 57 TTC subway stations out of 70 will meet the standards of...
by Timi | Jun 12, 2023 | Canadians with Disabilities Act, Physical Disabilities, Types of Disabilities
When the 2022 Australian of the Year was announced, Dylan Alcott wheeled onto the stage. Australian audiences are tuning in to watch TV shows featuring people with disability: You Can’t Ask That, Love on the Spectrum and Employable Me. The Disability Pride movement is...
