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Intergovernmental Relations and Accessible Transportation
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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". |
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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