Media Coverage of ARCH Case Against Air Canada
The Canadian Press reported on Air Canada’s challenge to disability rights decision Rose v Air Canada at the Federal Court of Appeal.
January 11, 2024
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Media Release – Decision Finds Air Canada Must Do More to Accommodate Passengers with Mobility Devices
August 23, 2023
The Canadian Transportation Agency (the Agency) released an important final decision about accessible air travel. Air Canada was ordered to make operational changes for services to be more accessible for persons who use larger mobility devices. ARCH Disability Law Centre (ARCH) represented the applicant, Tim Rose, throughout the Agency’s process.
News Release – Landmark Decision for Equal Access Won by ARCH Disability Law Centre
April 22, 2022
On April 12, 2022, the Divisional Court released a decision in Hejka v. The Regional Municipality of Durham, 2022 ONSC 2233. This case involved access to accessible transportation services following the implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The court decided to substitute its own decision in finding that Mr. Hejka is eligible for unconditional specialized public transportation service, since he cannot ride conventional transportation safely.
Families With Autistic Children Banned From Adopting Dogs From Canadian Rescue Group
April 5, 2022
Staff Lawyer, Ilinca Stefan, was featured in the Miami Herald’s article, Families With Autistic Children Banned From Adopting Dogs From Canadian Rescue Group