Did you know that a lack of accessibility toward people with
disabilities can equal discrimination? Furthermore, this type of
discrimination happens all over the world on a daily basis.
Canada is no exception to this accessibility-related
discrimination. “Once a world leader in accessibility, Canadian
access levels fall below other developed countries.” This is a
quote from a 2007 article posted on the Council of Canadians
with Disabilities’ website. What prompted this claim? The lack
of accessibility in Canada’s transportation system. The article
named some surprising instances having to do with lack of
transportation accessibility. Some of these instances include: –
A woman who used a guide dog was unable to travel due to the
fact that “the carrier wanted a certificate showing her dog was
trained by an accredited school.” – “A deaf/blind woman was
required to travel with an attendant. The right to self
determination established years ago is lost.” – Ticket
dispensers for boarding passes at airports have not