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Her doctors told her she would have to buy insurance to pay for an interpreter, which is incorrect: under federal law, the onus is on the doctor to provide one.Goel's mother stepped in to interpret instead. But her signature is limited, so…

Transportation is essential for any functioning society and, unfortunately, the lack of transportation…

Knowing that there are actors signing on Forza Horizon 5 means she won't have to turn to her family to ask what she's been missing out on. “There are so many people with disabilities and deaf people. And, there are many closed doors…

As San Francisco prepares to decide whether Golden Gate Park's John F. Kennedy Drive will remain closed to cars, an elected official is pushing for a compromise and raising the possibility of voters weighing in this fall.Supervisor Connie…

Post views: 76 Angler Disability Awareness Month returns with a full range of events Photograph courtesy of Brian Brosmer and Fisherman's Town Since 2016, the Fishers Advisory Committee on…

A new drive-thru coronavirus (COVID-19) testing facility has opened for people to book appointments at Car Park X, Perimeter Road, Gatwick Airport, RH6 0PQ as part of the government's drive to continue to improve the accessibility of…

Residents are urged to obey snow regulations, offer assistance with shoveling sidewalks, fire hydrants and pedestrian ramps to seniors and neighbors with disabilities. Mayor Michelle Wu announced today that the snow emergency…

It has a specialized front seat that is easier to use for those with special access needs Following the success of Indian athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, automakers have offered them specialized vehicles that meet their…

At 25 years Weeks pregnant, Brisbane woman Leilehua Fa'onevai waited in her car for eight hours to receive a PRC test. Her parents, who live with her, had tested positive for COVID-19 and she could not find rapid antigen tests (RATs) in…

Breadcrumb Links Local news Six years ago, Julie Sawchuk lost the use of her legs when she was hit by a car while cycling near Goderich. Author of the article: Calvi Leon • Journalist Local…

Christmas Day could be a bleak occasion for some families this year as their loved ones struggle to overcome several hurdles just to get home.Key points:Test delays, flight cancellations and accessibility issues could separate some…

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A new coronavirus (COVID-19) testing center has opened to allow people to make an appointment at the Grove Street Car Park in Mansfield. It is part of the government's desire to continue improving the accessibility of COVID-19 testing…

How carefully do you plan your next trip to the bathroom?It wasn't until my multiple sclerosis progressed that future trips to the bathroom became an important part of preparing for any trip outside the home.I have traveled the world with…

Last Friday, the passage of the $ 1.2 trillion Law on investment in infrastructure and employment in Congress provided a much needed victory for President Joe Biden. However, advocates of sustainable transport have pointed out that…

Gavin Newsom signed an executive order directing the California Air Resources Board to establish regulations requiring all new cars and light trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Internal combustion engine sales…

The Ministry of Transport declined our repeated invitations to indicate whether providers of public charging stations today have a duty to make arrangements for people with disabilities under the Equality Act.Auto Express is campaigning…

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The Israeli energy minister, who uses a wheelchair, was able to attend the world climate summit on Tuesday after police prevented her from reaching the location. Energy Minister Karine…

One of the largest open source software (OSS) foundations in the world, the Eclipse Foundation, announced this week an invitation to industry leaders to join in the launch of a new task force initiative specifically focused on the…

ProvidedA logging truck on State Highway 2 passes Masterton Town HallMasterton District Council is set to remove parking requirements from its district plan. This will essentially allow new developments to be built without providing…

TV presenter and Paralympic gold medalist Ade Adepitan backed Auto Express's call to action on electric car accessibility for disabled drivers, after shining the spotlight on a dire lack of charging stations public services accessible in…

According to the UK Equality Act 2010, it is illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities. Why then do so many companies and organizations involved in installing new EV infrastructure seem oblivious to this…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a project that has transformed Port Jervis station, making it fully accessible and giving it a more modern look, as customers continue their return to the railroad. The top-to-bottom…

Matthew Lipka Donor Bob de Kruyff Donor Bert Kaufman is responsible for corporate and regulatory affairs at Zoox, founding member of…

Chichester was ranked fourth in the country for the accessibility of its public toilets, with more than 56% classified as accessible.That's according to the health and wellness testing company Check My Body Health, which analyzed the…

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Even before COVID-19 made airports and train stations dangerous destinations, traveling to university conferences was a logistical nightmare, says physicist Maria Elena Monzani. Monzani, who is a lead scientist in the LUX-ZEPLIN Dark…

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI --When Allen Stanley planned to see one of his favorite guitarists in Charlottetown, he had to prepare differently from the other guests. Martin Simpson was playing on the second floor of a bar - a…

Umi Asaka's travels around the world cemented her desire to dedicate her life to contributing to the equality of disabled Kiwis, especially young people who might feel lonely and underappreciated. Originally from Japan, the 25-year-old…

Four Dalhousie University students were recently honored in a national competition for their design of a device that helps protect wheelchair users from the elements when getting in and out of vehicles. Kaitlyn Busson, Kerilyn Kennedy,…

With five Paralympic Games to his name and countless world championships, target shooter Michael Johnson is as much a travel veteran as he is a sport veteran. "It's kind of funny because I'm a bit of a homebody," he said on the phone…

On Monday, September 13 at 1 p.m., the Capital Regional Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) will receive an update on the feasibility study for the Thomasville Road (MUP) multi-use pathway. The intention of…

Train travel in Europe is in demand again, there is no doubt about it.Flights across the continent are relatively short no matter where you go, leading many to wonder if they would be better - environmentally and financially - to travel by…

Despite a proliferation of cobbled streets, the Grand Duchy is relatively well suited to people with reduced mobility.…

TAMPA, Florida - Buses, trains, and other public transportation must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires people in wheelchairs to be able to get around.But the airline industry does not have to follow these…

July 26 is National Disability Independence Day, a day recognized by the federal government to celebrate the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The landmark bill prohibits discrimination against people with…

When everyone involved in the development of financial products looks alike - whether on paper or in skin color - then what we ultimately create often fuels inequalities. A few years ago, I read an article about a viral video involving a…