Guide Dog Users of Canada
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CTA Endorses "One Person, One Fare" Principle for Air TravelJanuary 10, 2008 — In a landmark case, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has ruled that airlines must provide a second seat (free of charge) to Canadians with disabilities who require it to accommodate their disability, or to provide space for a personal attendant, for those who cannot travel alone. Canadians with disabilities travelling by train, bus or marine services have, for years, been permitted to use a second seat without cost when it was required, but the airline industry has, until now, not been bound to follow this policy. 2008 Annual General Meeting to be held in Winnipeg October 17-19, 2008Guide Dog Users of Canada plans to hold the 2008 Annual General Meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the weekend of October 17 to 19, 2008. More specific information on the location, hotel reservations, and travel arrangements will be forthcoming in the new year. Check here for the latest updates and information! GDUC Introduces Care Officer ProgramNovember, 2007 - Guide Dog Users of Canada is putting into place a national network of Care Officers who will offer a sympathetic ear to any guide dog handler wishing to talk about issues such as retirement, illness, death, and any other emotional topics we face as handlers. GDUC Endorses Recommendations for Building An Inclusive and Accessible Federal Transportation SystemJune, 2007 - Guide Dog Users of Canada, in conjunction with other national consumer organizations, has signed and endorsed the recommendations outlined below regarding the accessibility of transportation systems in Canada, as drafted by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities. New Resource: International Travel Requirements for Guide DogsMichael Osborn (from Guide Dogs for the Blind) presented a compilation report at the May 24, 2004 International Guide Dog Federation Seminar in Switzerland, detailing the medical, documentation, and procedural requirements for travelling with a guide dog on a country-by-country basis. GDUC receives commemorative award for work with CTA advisory committeeGuide Dog Users of Canada has received an award from the Canadian Transportation Agency in recognition of our work with the Accessibility Advisory Committee. View the plaque (in a new window) New Publication: A Traveller's Guide to Accessible City-to-City Bus Service in CanadaTransport Canada, in conjunction with community groups, transit service providers, and the Canadian Bus Association has released a new resource booklet, Easing The Way - The Traveller’s Guide to Accessiblty City-to-City Bus Service in Canada. |