This fall, the Accessible Air Travel Forum hosted by UHN brought together researchers, industry leaders, and individuals with lived experiences to discuss the challenges faced by travellers with disabilities. Our very own Maayan Ziv delivered a keynote presentation, sharing personal stories as a disabled traveller and how that sparked an national wave of advocacy in the air travel industry.
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