Transportation planning

Canada Post launches its Accessibility Strategy

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Government of Canada, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Canada Post, Human activities, Transport, Disability in Canada, Disability law, Accessible Canada Act

Initiatives to improve accessibility of Canada Post services, post offices and workplace

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  • Initiatives to improve accessibility of Canada Post services, post offices and workplace
    OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ -As Canadians celebrate National AccessAbility Week, Canada Post is proud to take a major step in creating a more inclusive and accessible country for people living with disabilities.
  • Canada Post recognizes that accessibility matters and that Canadians expect the postal service to take a leadership role on key issues affecting their lives.
  • Canada Post is proud to launch its Accessibility Strategy, which will help improve accessibility in the thousands of communities it serves.
  • To learn more, you can view a video in which Cheryl Hodder, Senior Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, introduces and shares details of the Canada Post Accessibility Strategy.

Government of Canada invests in projects to improve access to services for persons with disabilities in the Windsor region

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Articles, Disability rights, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Disability, Inclusion, Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility, Disability rights movement

One of the many ways the Government of Canada is taking action to break down those barriers is through funding programs like the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).

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  • One of the many ways the Government of Canada is taking action to break down those barriers is through funding programs like the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).
  • The EAF is a federal grants and contributions program that supports construction projects across Canada that improve the accessibility, safety and inclusion of persons with disabilities in our communities.
  • It directly supports organizations so they can offer programs, services and employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.
  • Thanks to the Enabling Accessibility Fund, the Government of Canada has been able to support organizations in Windsor region that are working hard to make our community more accessible for persons with disabilities.

TELUS Tech for Good program expands across Canada to help connect and empower Canadians with disabilities

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Articles, Web accessibility, Polio, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Assistive technology, Disability, Human activities, March of Dimes Canada

Tech for Good enables equitable access to mobile devices, empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and play in our digital world.

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  • Tech for Good enables equitable access to mobile devices, empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and play in our digital world.
  • Through our Tech for Good program, and in collaboration with March of Dimes Canada, the TELUS team is passionate about deploying our technology brilliantly to empower Canadians of all abilities to prosper in our digital world.
  • The Tech for Good program provides people with disabilities direct access to Assistive Technologists at March of Dimes Canada who have specialized knowledge about accessibility barriers and assistive technologies for mobile devices.
  • As a national charity devoted to supporting and empowering people living with disability, the Tech for Good program is a perfect fit.

BRT Apartments Corp. Completes Sale of Kendall Manor

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Transport, Service industries, Bus rapid transit, Bus transport, Sustainable transport, Sustainable urban planning, Transportation planning, Human activities

GREAT NECK, N.Y., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRT Apartments Corp. (NYSE:BRT) today announced that it completed its previously announced sale of its wholly-owned multi-family property, Kendall Manor, located in Houston, Texas for a sales price of $24.5 million.

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  • GREAT NECK, N.Y., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRT Apartments Corp. (NYSE:BRT) today announced that it completed its previously announced sale of its wholly-owned multi-family property, Kendall Manor, located in Houston, Texas for a sales price of $24.5 million.
  • BRT generated net proceeds of approximately $9.5 million from the sale and estimates that during the quarter ending June 30, 2021, it will recognize a gain on sale of this property of $7.4 million.
  • BRT is a real estate investment trust that either directly, or through joint ventures, owns, operates and, to a lesser extent, develops multi-family properties.
  • Additional financial and descriptive information on BRT, its operations and its portfolio, is available at BRTs website at: http://BRTapartments.com .

BraunAbility and Tagrail launch first fully online shop & buy tool for wheelchair van dealers

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Marketing, Urban planning, BraunAbility, Transport, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Electric vehicles, Wheelchairs, Accessibility, Motorized wheelchair, Accessible vehicle, Customer experience

This allows a customer to choose a monthly payment that fits their budget on a vehicle that fits their needs.

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  • This allows a customer to choose a monthly payment that fits their budget on a vehicle that fits their needs.
  • "Partnering with local dealers and Tagrail on Click&Drive has created the best integrated, online customer experience in the industry for shopping, buying, and owning a wheelchair accessible vehicle," said Chris Carlisle, SVP Global Marketing for BraunAbility.
  • BraunAbility is a leading manufacturer of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, wheelchair lifts and seating, storage, and securement products.
  • To add Tagrail to your website and begin delivering the best online checkout experience to your customers, visit https://foxdealer.com/tagrail or call 866-391-1718.

TPGi and Compliance Sheriff Announce Preferred Software Partnership to enable Compliance Sheriff customers to continue supported accessibility monitoring beyond 2021

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Design, Web accessibility, Human activities, Human–computer interaction, Accessible information

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Compliance Sheriff and TPGi (previously known as The Paciello Group) are formally launching a partnership program that will allow Compliance Sheriff customers to continue leveraging accessibility analytics benefits beyond 2021 through TPGi's ARC Platform .

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  • Today, we are thrilled to announce that Compliance Sheriff and TPGi (previously known as The Paciello Group) are formally launching a partnership program that will allow Compliance Sheriff customers to continue leveraging accessibility analytics benefits beyond 2021 through TPGi's ARC Platform .
  • "Organizations rely on Compliance Sheriff to maintain compliance standards, so we focused on identifying a solution that would make the transition easy and cause the least disruption.
  • TPGi is an accessibility solutions provider that supports all phases of accessibility through best-in-class management software and professional services.
  • TPGi is an accessibility solutions provider that supports all phases of accessibility through best-in-class management software and professional services.

Crownpeak Named a 'Top Rated Accessibility Testing Tool' by TrustRadius

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Computer accessibility, Test automation, Human activities, Academic disciplines

DENVER, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crownpeak, the leading digital experience platform , today announced it has been named a Top Rated Accessibility Testing Tool on TrustRadius , the most trusted review site for business technology.

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  • DENVER, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crownpeak, the leading digital experience platform , today announced it has been named a Top Rated Accessibility Testing Tool on TrustRadius , the most trusted review site for business technology.
  • Every year, TrustRadius issues the Top Rated Awards to honor technology products in the highest tier of their categories.
  • The TrustRadius Top Rated Awards recognized Crownpeak Digital Quality Management ( Crownpeak DQM ), which helps companies simplify digital accessibility while also improving SEO, providing quality assurance and enhancing user experiences.
  • We congratulate Crownpeak on the multiple Top Rated Awards it's earned this year most recently, in the category of accessibility testing tools."

Transreport launches Passenger Assistance app, making it easier and quicker for disabled passengers to request assistance across the rail network

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Articles, Disability, Human activities

We want to use tech to remove the barriers that make life harder for people with impairments.

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  • We want to use tech to remove the barriers that make life harder for people with impairments.
  • Passenger Assistance makes it much easier for disabled passengers to arrange assisted travel, giving them more control and independence."
  • Passenger Assistance will help to build trust and confidence in rail travel for those with access needs, for when they feel comfortable to resume their journeys."
  • Passenger Assistance by Transreport allows people with accessibility needs to request assistance before they make their journeys.

Usability Is More Important Than Accessibility

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Urban planning, Human–computer interaction, Design, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Articles, Usability

Since then, businesses and other organizations have redoubled their efforts to bring their websites and other digital properties into compliance with the law.

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  • Since then, businesses and other organizations have redoubled their efforts to bring their websites and other digital properties into compliance with the law.
  • "Many times in my life, I have encountered websites that say they are accessible, but they are not compatible with the screen-reader I use.
  • Working closely with web developers, DAX consultants help ensure accessibility is a priority through all stages of development, from design through launch and beyond.
  • "The companies that make digital usability a priority will have a huge advantage in accessing a loyal customer base.

For People with Disabilities, The Digital Experience Matters

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Articles, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Visual impairment, Disability, Usability

professionals who are certified in digital accessibility and who are also blind or visually impaired.

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  • professionals who are certified in digital accessibility and who are also blind or visually impaired.
  • Through automated and manual testing, DAX consultants help companies and other organizations optimize the digital experience for people with vision impairments, who may use a variety of adaptive devices.
  • "The companies that make digital usability a priority will have a huge advantage in accessing a loyal customer base.
  • "They helped us improve the workflow experience and ensure that all visually impaired employees will be able do their work more independently.