Accessibility
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Elevator planned for accessible waterslide at new Regina aquatic centreThe new aquatic centre is currently in the design phase and will be built in the Taylor Fields land being the Lawson Centre.CanadaApr 7
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‘Needs not being met‘: Rally held in downtown Vancouver for accessibility issuesThe rally was held to bring attention to the importance of having an all-inclusive society and to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility for all community members.CanadaMar 16
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WestJet vows to do better for guests with disabilities amid complaintsWestJet CEO Alexis von Hoenschroech apologized Thursday for incidents where the airline let down its customers with disabilities, saying it is actively working on improving.CanadaFeb 15
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Visually impaired, advocates call for changes to improve online grocery shoppingAn advocacy group is trying to put pressure on Canadian grocery store chains to improve the online experience for those with disabilities, but progress is slow.CanadaFeb 7
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‘Practically a shut-in’: Montrealers with reduced mobility calling for better snow, ice removalMontrealers with reduced mobility are calling on the city to act faster on clearing sidewalk access ramps for wheelchairs so that they can access adapted transport more easily.CanadaFeb 6
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Vancouver Park Board scuttles dedicated sensory and accessible park ideaThe Vancouver Park Board a pared-down motion to build dedicated accessible and sensory play areas for neurodivergent children that eliminated the concept of a dedicated park.PoliticsJan 24
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Vancouver Park Board to vote Tuesday on accessible, sensory playground proposalDozens came out to a Monday night meeting to speak in support of the plan, which calls for the creation of a park with equipment accessible to neurodivergent and disabled children.CanadaJan 23
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Air Canada fined by federal agency for failing to assist disabled passengerThe airline has acknowledged it violated disability regulations and apologized to a British Columbia man who was forced to drag himself off a flight in Las Vegas this summer.CanadaDec 21, 2023
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Calgary family raises questions about accessibility at local ski hillsA Calgary family is asking a nearby ski resort to reconsider its policies after a support staff for their autistic son was denied a complimentary ticket.CanadaDec 20, 2023
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Ontario in a ‘crisis state’ on accessibility, unlikely to meet 2025 goal: reportA new report says it's a "near certainty" the government will fail to meet its goal of making the province accessible for people with disabilities by 2025.HealthDec 18, 2023
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