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In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, #IDPD2024, we’re embracing this year’s theme, "Amplifying the leadership of disabled people for an inclusive and sustainable future." 🌍💙 At AccessNow, we’re dedicated to supporting disabled travelers by sharing valuable resources. Our latest blog posts dive into essential topics: ♿️ Travel-Friendly Wheelchairs: What You Need to Know https://lnkd.in/e8JFa9Vx ✈️ Everything You Need to Know About Delta & Air Canada Accessibility Policies https://lnkd.in/e5P47DNC These are important conversations that need to be had to continue empowering people with disabilities. Check them out and stay tuned for more as we roll out our December series! #IDPD2024 #DisabilityLeadership #InclusiveTravel #AccessNow #TravelConfidence

We’re hiring for a very exciting position at AccessNow! Check it out and share with someone who you think is a fit for the role! ☺️

New opportunities As my official contract responsibilities at AccessNow start to wrap up, I’m deep in reflection of the innovation we were able to achieve in truly engaging and supporting young disabled people in Canada. I will gather my key reflections in a future post but for now I am deeply grateful. I’d love to chat with you and your team about future partnerships and opportunities. Returning to engaging with young people, disabled community and program development reminds me of my first love of community building. As much success as I’ve driven success and change at the corporate/workplace DEI, I miss direct engagement and program development. Let’s connect - how can I help your accessibility, inclusion, diversity and equity work? #dei #accessibility #belonging #opportunuties #OpenToWork

Our founder Maayan Ziv representing the disability community at the G7 in Italy this week has been a historic moment. Here’s to next steps towards global access and inclusion for all.

Have you ever wondered what’s holding companies back from hiring more people with disabilities? The truth is, many misconceptions are still standing in the way. But the facts prove otherwise. From low-cost accommodations to higher employee retention and productivity, inclusive hiring is not just the right thing to do—it’s a smart business decision.🌟 Ready to break down the barriers? Let’s create workplaces where everyone can succeed. #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #InclusiveHiring #DEAM2024 #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AccessNow #HireDisabledPeople Source credits:  - Job Accommodation Network, https://lnkd.in/e6XDpmu  - Kaletta, James P., Binks, Douglas J., and Richard Robinson. "Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Integrating Employees With Disabilities Into a Distribution Center Environment." Prof. Safety 57 (2012): 62–71.  - 2018 Accenture Research. Accenture.com. September 1, 2022.  - Disability and leadership: Engendering visibility, acceptance, and support, Heidrick & Struggles - The Participation of People with Disabilities in the Workplace Across the Employment Cycle: Employer Concerns and Research Evidence - Debunking Myths about People living with Disabilities in the Workplace, University of Ottawa

Travel is a fundamental right, not a privilege. In her latest piece for Afar, our CEO, Maayan Ziv, dives deep into the barriers Paralympic athletes face when traveling. Access to airports, planes, and international cities should be seamless for everyone, especially for those who represent our countries on the world stage. Read more about the challenges and what we can do to create a more accessible travel industry: https://lnkd.in/e8fty6MR #AccessibilityMatters #Paralympics #TravelForAll #InclusiveTravel #DisabilityAdvocacy #AccessNow

Do you know how elite Paralympians make it to the games? For that matter, anyone with a disability who is headed on a simple flight or vacation? This article dropped into my inbox and I didn't get around to reading it until now and sharing in the spirit of allyship, accessibility and adventure. With the 2024 Paralympic Games wrapping up in Paris, a new documentary titled "Accessibility for All" highlights the challenges elite athletes with disabilities face in simply getting to the games. Covers off some good information about the United States, Canada and the UK. Of special note - 1. New regulations in the U.S. will potentially provide disabled passengers with several new rights. “It’s not a moment too soon to make travel safer and more dignified for people with disabilities,” Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg 2. The recent trip from the UK to France by Isaac Harvey MBE and the team at Wheels and Wheelchairs (not in the article but a huge effort) 3. The Canadian Paralympic Committee / Canadian women’s basketball team and how they've had their wheelchairs damaged in the past. 4. A UK woman named Sophie Morgan takes direct action to hold airlines to account for the shocking mistreatment of disabled flyers Read here: https://lnkd.in/gGMFGZ4Y Great article by Maayan Ziv of AccessNow / Photo by Photo by Real Sports Photos/Shutterstock #Accessibility #Paralympics #Paralypians #TravellerswithDisabilities #DisabilityRights #Travel #TravelPlans #TravelPlanning #Transportation #TravelPlansforBusyPeople #Allyship #TravelMarketing #TravelLeisure

Celebrating our 9th anniversary with Maayan Ziv 💙

Accessibility is not about accommodating special requests as if someone is asking for extra towels. Meaningful accessibility is achieved when thoughtful design and intuitive solutions are sewn into the very fabric of an experience. So thrilled to have written for Afar this month on accessible travel.