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Delta unveils first wheelchair-friendly seat
The concept is still in early stages but would be a major advancement for passengers with disabilities. John Morris had to see it for himself. An accessible travel expert who uses a power wheelchair, Morris flew to Hamburg to check out a prototype of a new airline...
Toronto man wins disability accommodation fight against Air Canada
Community applauds decision, but says ultimate goal is to be able to fly in their wheelchairs. Seven years after Tim Rose was denied access to an Air Canada flight because of the size of his power wheelchair, the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled the country's...
Air Canada appeals decision on power wheelchairs after touting accessibility efforts
Air Canada has appealed a decision by the country’s transport regulator that seeks to boost accessibility for travellers living with a disability. If successful, the move would overturn a requirement to fully accommodate passengers whose wheelchairs are too large to...
Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations
GATINEAU, Que. — The Canadian Transportation Agency says it’s issued a $97,500 penalty to Air Canada for violating the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations. The penalty of $97,500 is for several violations of the regulations. The agency...
This High-Tech Shirt Helps Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patrons Feel Music
Guests at Chicago’s Lyric Opera can now immerse themselves in performances through the SoundShirt’s vibrations. Chicago’s Lyric Opera is aiming to make its performances more accessible via the SoundShirt, a garment that vibrates to match the music. In October, the...
Jury Orders Amazon To Pay Ex-Employee With Asperger’s $1.2 Million
A former Amazon employee with Asperger’s syndrome claimed he was bullied and abused by co-workers at a warehouse in San Bernardino, Calif. and the company did nothing when he spoke up. Co-workers called him “retard,” “a waste of life,” and one person asked why he was...