Accessibility

Recent stories about accessibility


The Bay Enterprise LRT Station
city council transit

On the agenda: Public spaces, accessibility, development fees

This week, councillors are set to review the first year of the public spaces bylaw, hear an update on the city's accessibility progress, and consider changes to the planning and business development model.

A woman poses with her red, decorated bicycle, in front of a cafe and bike shop.
cycling infrastructure

Bikeology launches with push to design cycling with women in mind

A new non-profit is seeking to encourage more women and girls to ride bicycles by combining community events with advocacy aimed at making cycling infrastructure safer and more practical for all.

A person holds a phone displaying The ATLAS app.
technology health

Edmonton startup pilots its accessibility app at KDays

People with impaired mobility may find it easier to move through KDays this year as the 10-day festival partners with Edmonton startup Click&Push Accessibility.

A red crosswalk blocked by snow and ice
city council accessibility

City accessibility policy needs awareness and enforcement, advocates say

The city has not taken sufficient action to enforce the accessibility policy council passed in 2019, nor has it educated Edmontonians about it enough, say two members of Edmonton's accessibility advisory committee.