Europe, Global, Transportation, July 18 2021 GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a global Mobility Aids Action Group to examine and improve the transport journey of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, with the objective of improving the handling of this vital equipment for travelers with disabilities. The Action Group will be the […]
Read MoreAirlines Launch Global Action Group to Improve Handling of Disability Mobility Aids
Posted on July 18th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Injured Workers Demand Immediate Changes in Province Wide Day of Action
Posted on June 1st, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Get instant alerts when news breaks on your stocks. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. TORONTO, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — June 1st marks the 38th Annual Injured Workers Day. While the usual rally at Queen’s Park cannot be held in person due to Covid-19, injured workers are still taking action […]
Read MoreNew Guidelines for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action
Posted on November 19th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Disaster, November 19 2019 The guidelines set out essential actions that humanitarian actors must take in order to effectively identify and respond to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities who are most at risk of being left behind in humanitarian settings. The recommended actions in each chapter place persons with disabilities at the […]
Read MoreU.S. House Committee Leaders Call for More Action to Prevent Airline Mishandling of Wheelchairs
Posted on November 15th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Americas, News, Transportation, November 15 2019 U.S. House committee leaders this week called for airlines to do more to prevent mishandling of wheelchairs and scooters of passengers with disabilities, and sought more information on airlines’ policies and procedures. In a letter to industry group Airlines for America CEO Nicholas Calio, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian […]
Read MoreUniversity Launches New Six-year Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Posted on September 27th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
The new six-year plan aligns with our core values of inclusion and diversity, and community expectations that people with disability are included in all areas of public life. The University of Sydney is recognised as one of Australia’s higher education leaders in disability inclusion, with our previous Disability Action Plan (2013-18) being recognised as an […]
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