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Accommodation
The provision of services, new equipment or facilities, or modifications to a rule, policy, practice, or existing equipment or facilities in order to meet a disability-related need.
Activity limitation
Difficulties an individual experiences while executing activities, which may...
Web page | 2017-09-18
The Canadian Transportation Agency has the jurisdiction to investigate complaints on the accessibility of the federal transportation network when the issues involve persons determined to have disabilities for the purposes of the Canada Transportation Act.
The Agency has investigated or is...
Web page | 2017-06-21
Introduction
In just 12 days, we will mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. This is an opportunity to reflect on how lucky we are to live in this land of peace and prosperity, appreciate the progress we've made as a country, and consider the distances we have yet to travel.
At the heart...
Speeches | 2017-06-19
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Background
Consultative Process
What We Heard - Communications
What We Heard - Training
What We Heard - International Air Services
What We Heard - Technical Standards
What We Heard - Systemic Issues...
Web page | 2017-05-10
Table of Contents
Background
Current legislative and regulatory context
Scope of modernized accessibility standards
Approach to modernizing the accessibility standards
Issues common to all modes of transportation
Technical standards
Systemic issues...
Web page | 2017-03-29
Background
The Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) is responsible for ensuring that undue obstacles to the mobility of persons with disabilities are removed from air and federal rail, ferry and bus services and facilities. It seeks to remove these obstacles by:
administering regulations and...
Publication | 2017-01-26
What should you do if you need additional seats?
Talk to the company at least 48 hours in advance. If you need any services from your transportation company, give them as much notice as possible. Companies are expected to arrange most services for you when you give them at least 48 hours...
Web page | 2017-01-05