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I was surprised at how hostile Canadian cities are for accessibility, until I found out that there's no equivalent to the ADA[0] over there. Something like half
by 908B64B197 5y ago
I was surprised at how hostile Canadian cities are for accessibility, until I found out that there's no equivalent to the ADA[0] over there. Something like half the subway stations in Toronto are simply impossible to use for someone in a wheelchair for instance.
I wonder if this ban isn't to give the impression that those in charge are "doing something". It's cheaper to ban a few startups than it is to retrofit stations were engineered to keep handicapped people away.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americans_with_Disabilities_Act_of_1990 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americans_with_Disabilities_Ac...
- FranksTV 5y agoWe absolutely do have accessibility legislation, so not sure where you're getting the idea we don't. The TTC is gradually adding elevators to old subways where possible (same as New York is) and all new construction for the past 30 years or so has been fully accessible.