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The Accessible Transportation Unit provides leadership in the development and promotion of strategies and policies that seek to provide accessibility to the national transportation network without undue obstacles for persons with disabilities, seniors, and other citizens with unique needs.

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Link to the Intercity Bus Code of Practice and the Complaint Guide

Intercity Bus Code of Practice and Complaint Guide
This Code represents a voluntary commitment by intercity bus service operators to serve people with disabilities in a safe and dignified manner. It applies to operators that transport passengers by bus between or within the provinces or territories of Canada.

Link to the Access to Travel Website

Access to Travel Website
Access to Travel, your special needs information source, provides information on accessible transportation and travel across Canada with the aim of making traveling an easier and more enjoyable experience for Canadians with disabilities.

Link to the TRANSED 2007 Conference website

TRANSED 2007
Canada is proud to host the 11th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED), to be held June 18-21, 2007, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal under the theme "Benchmarking, Evaluation and Vision for the Future".

 

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Canadian-European Parking Agreement for Persons with Disabilities

Easing the Way - Guide to Accessible City-to-City Bus Service

Codes of Practice (Air, Marine, Rail, Communication)

Air Transportation Regulations and Personnel Training
Regulations

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)

Research and Development

In-Flight Safety - Frequently Asked Questions

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National Transportation Policy

Declaration

"It is hereby declared that a safe, economic, efficient and adequate network of viable and effective transportation services accessible to persons with disabilities and that makes the best use of all available modes of transportation at the lowest total cost is essential to serve the transportation needs of shippers and travellers, including persons with disabilities, and to maintain the economic well-being and growth of Canada and its regions...." 

Canada Transportation Act
CHAPTER C-10.4 (1996, c. 10)


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