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Accessibility Legislation on Tap for Canada

The Canadian government is scheduled to address access in 2018, with legislation designed to increase accessibility nationwide. Currently Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia have access laws on the books; but unlike the US, Canada lacks any federal access regulations.

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Airbnb Rolls Out New Wheelchair Access Features

In an effort to make their offerings more accessible to wheelchair-users and slow walkers, San Francisco-based Airbnb plans to roll out some new access features on their popular vacation rental website. According to a company spokesperson, “Focusing only on most… Read More

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NYC Non-Profits Launch Another Uber Lawsuit

The Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Taxis For All, and Disabled In Action of Metropolitan New York are the three newest plaintiffs in yet another discrimination lawsuit against ride-share giant Uber. Filed in Washington DC in June 2017, … Read More

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London Underground Gets Access Upgrades

Dating back 153 years, London’s Underground is far from barrier-free. Many of the stations lack elevators, and only 71 out of 270 stations feature step-free access. That’s all set to change though, as Mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged to invest … Read More

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DOT to Move Forward on Accessible Lavatory Regulation

Late last year, the Advisory Committee on Accessible Air Transportation (Access Advisory Committee) reached an agreement to improve the accessibility of on-board lavatories on single-aisle aircraft. The committee, which is comprised of a Department of Transportation (DOT) official, airline representatives, … Read More

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Wheelchair Accessible Pompeii

Unveiled on the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a new wheelchair-accessible route through the Pompeii ruins now allows wheelchair-users access to this world-renowned archaeological site. The three-kilometer trail features smooth pathways, access ramps and a very … Read More

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Uber Under Fire Again From Disability Advocates

On October 13, 2016, Access Living became the latest disability rights group to initiate court proceedings against Uber. According to the lawsuit, Access Living claims that Uber is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for their failure … Read More

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Bahamian Accessible Tourism Initiative Announced

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism recently announced their intention to tap into the accessible tourism market with the unveiling of their new Bahamian Accessible Tourism Initiative.

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Juneyao Air Denies Boarding to Wheelchair-Users

Chinese budget airline Juneyao Air denied boarding to two wheelchair-users late last year, because they were not accompanied by able-bodied companions. Mr. Zhan and Mr. Sheng attempted to fly from Sanya on Hainan Island, to Dalian in Liaoning province, but … Read More

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