THE Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is providing ‘bite-sized’ free online sessions designed to extend awareness of safety and standards. There are currently two sessions available: Powered Pedestrian Doors (PPD) and the Law and Risk Assessment – a guide to BS 7036-0:2014 Both are running throughout the year and dates are […]

Despite being surrounded by water, there is a significant lack of waterfront access on the island of Montreal. The Grand Splash invites Quebecers to jump into bodies of water in nine different locations across the province to raise awareness on the lack of clean swimming water. Olivia O’Malley has more.

One day after the Nova Scotia government announced a new policy allowing dogs on outdoor patios, some accessibility advocates and guide dog users are raising concerns that the presence of pets could compromise their safety. While service animals are well-trained, any barking or play from dogs at other tables may still distract them, interfering […]

This week, Nova Scotia announced a new policy giving restaurant and bar owners the option to allow dogs on outdoor patios. It’s a decision meant to include pet owners, but as Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, accessibility advocates are concerned it could end up excluding service dog users.

Africa, Transportation, September 5 2019 RWANDA: For Jean Bosco Nzaramba, a person living with disability who loves to travel, using public transportation used to be a hustle. “It was difficult to find comfortable seats. Sometimes the last seat on the bus would be in between people. I had to seat and bare the discomfort until I […]