How people living with disabilities in Edmonton experience the public transit system

Mobility systems are vital in shaping individual independence and self-determination, access to basic services, participation in mainstream economic, social and cultural activities and inclusion and belonging in the community. We ask Edmontonians, and Edmonton Transit Service to remember that mobility is a human right. Barriers to mobility can significantly hinder one’s ability to live a dignified and meaningful life. 

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Human rights mechanisms available at the federal level in Canada do not meet the needs of the most vulnerable Canadians.

the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) conducted a research project to assess whether and how the human rights mechanisms available at the federal level in Canada meets the needs of the most vulnerable Canadians. The research examined complainants’ experience with the Canadian Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) and Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (“the Tribunal”).  

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Neximar Alarcon