Traveling is a sensory pleasure, but when it’s difficult to get around safely, it can be much harder to enjoy the sounds, smells and tastes of a new […]
Report says current state of accessible transport ‘unfair and unacceptable’ – Disability News Service
A major new report says the current state of disabled transport is “unfair and unacceptable” and that the Government’s commitment to providing “equal access for disabled people” by […]
The number of people with disabilities in Canada has doubled in 10 years and now accounts for 27% of the population.
According to Statistics Canada, approximately eight million Canadians will report having at least one disability in 2022. The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled […]
Lawsuits over disabled “inspectors” are pointless
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected an appeal dealing with whether Americans with disabilities can sue hotels for failing to disclose accessibility information on […]
Lincolnshire potter designs and makes disability-friendly mugs
November 20, 2023 Image credit: Jessica Lane/BBC Image caption: Nicola Swann says all her ideas came from feedback she received on social media A Lincolnshire potter has developed […]
Travel Oregon has awarded $3.6 million in grants to fund accessible and inclusive tourism projects across the state.
PORTLAND, Ore. (November 16, 2023) – The Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $3.6 million to 56 recipients through its […]
A damning documentary highlights Air Canada’s grave failures in accommodating travellers with disabilities
summary Air Canada is implementing new measures to improve accessibility after a CBC documentary criticized its treatment of passengers with disabilities. CEO Michael Rousseau said the airline will […]
Air Canada makes changes after disabled passengers experience ‘dehumanizing’
Following several high-profile incidents, including one where a passenger had to drag himself off a plane, and a meeting with federal ministers in Ottawa this week, Air Canada […]
13 Products to Help Travelers with Disabilities
A few years ago, when my mother’s Parkinson’s disease began to worsen, I realized that our family travels would never be the same. To ensure that she could […]
Disney World helped me find joy despite my disability
I didn’t have a typical childhood. I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at 18 months old. My earliest memories are of hospital waiting rooms and being mesmerized […]