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In this Issue

*Campaigner’s Research Shows Rail Access Information Is Often ‘Wildly Inaccurate’
*People With Disabilities Feel Impact of Crisis in LTC Homes
*The FuelService App: Solving Driver’s with Disabilities Major Problem of Getting Gas
*His Dream: Running Blind and Running Free
*Calgary Accessibility Advocate Reminds People to Clear Snow and Ice From Sidewalks
*For Job Seekers With Disabilities, Soft Skills Don’t Impress in Early Interviews

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Campaigner’s Research Shows Rail Access Information Is Often ‘Wildly Inaccurate’

Information used by disabled passengers to check if a rail station is accessible is frequently âinaccurateâ, and often leads them to book travel to and from stations they cannot access, according to new research.

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/campaigners-research-shows-rail-access-information-is-often-wildly-inaccurate/

People With Disabilities Feel Impact of Crisis in LTC Homes

As the pandemic continues to kill elderly long-term-care residents, the virus is harming another vulnerable but overlooked group inside the same homes.

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynews.ca/people-with-disabilities-feel-impact-of-crisis-in-ltc-homes/

The FuelService App: Solving Driver’s with Disabilities Major Problem of Getting Gas

The age-old problem, for drivers with disabilities, of having to find assistance to get Full Service at a Self-Serve gas stations has finally been solved.

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/the-fuelservice-app-solving-drivers-with-disabilities-major-problem-of-getting-gas/

His Dream: Running Blind and Running Free

A blind runner issued a challenge to technologists last year to find a way for him to run safely without a guide. They did.

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https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/his-dream-running-blind-and-running-free/

Calgary Accessibility Advocate Reminds People to Clear Snow and Ice From Sidewalks

Anyone who has been outside in Calgary since the snow started falling on Monday evening knows it’s difficult to get around whether it’s vehicles slipping and sliding on roads or people trudging through heavy snow on walkways.

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/calgary-accessibility-advocate-reminds-people-to-clear-snow-and-ice-from-sidewalks/

For Job Seekers With Disabilities, Soft Skills Don’t Impress in Early Interviews

Research also finds discussing salary early in the interview process hurts all candidates

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/for-job-seekers-with-disabilities-soft-skills-dont-impress-in-early-interviews/

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