International framework and policies for accessibility inclusion During this Session, attendees will receive an overview of international treaties, existing Standards and Recommended Practices that pertain to the transportation of persons with disabilities and reduced mobility and their impact on air transport. The Session will review the role of stakeholders and discuss the necessity for consistent regulations and policies and the implementation of international standards, recommendations, and best practices. The Session will also highlight the corresponding regulations of international organizations to ensure that global accessibility standards are implemented by aircraft and airport operators.
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Symposium on Accessibility 2024 - Day...
International framework and policies for accessibility inclusion During this Session, attendees will receive an overview of international treaties, existing Standards and Recommended Practices that pertain to the transportation of persons with disabilities and reduced mobility and their impact on...
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Symposium on Accessibility 2024 - Day...
Air Travel Barriers: architectural, technological, informational,
and human interactions. This Session aims to provide an overview of the current state of accessibility in air travel and its correlation to the barriers identified in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disa... -
Symposium on Accessibility 2024 - Day...
Voices of experience: Stories from passengers with disabilities
The Session will address the challenges faced by passengers with disabilities by their own voice. The goal is to understand what passengers need and the feasible steps to enhance their experience from booking air travel to reaching t...
