A hands-on, 3-hour orientation to accessible air travel. Airport Authority and Air Canada staff will walk participants through the full journey—from check-in and security to boarding—featuring demonstrations of aisle-chair use and safe transfer techniques.
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM–2:15 PM
Location: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Hosts: GTAA (Airport Authority) & Air Canada
Who should register:
- Individuals with SCI who use a wheeled mobility device (e.g., wheelchair)
- Caregivers and family members welcome
- Must have transportation to the airport (note: Wheel-Trans serves Pearson)
Information required (for security):
- Full legal name (exactly as on government-issued ID)
- Date of birth
- Government-issued ID
Consent & parking:
After registration closes, Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk and Media Release forms will be provided. Parking vouchers will be issued to confirmed participants.
Volunteer demo opportunity:
GTAA is seeking a few participants to demonstrate transfer techniques and aisle-chair procedures. If you’re up for it, please mention this in your email.
To reserve your spot:
Please email Chenique Harbin to reserve your spot by Friday November 14 chenique.harbin@sciontario.org
