Maayan Ziv

@maayanziv

Founder of @AccessNowApp. Disability Activist. Canada’s Top 40 under 40.

Toronto, Canada instagram.com/maayanziv_ Joined May 2009

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Maayan Ziv @maayanziv Sep 8, 2022

I got off a plane to find my independence stripped from me.

This cannot continue happening to disabled people. This #wheelchair is my mobility. My entire life is powered by this wheelchair.

Another flight, another broken wheelchair damaged by #airlines.

A power wheelchair mangled by the airplane

Maayan Ziv @maayanziv Jul 16

Im live on @NPR @1a right now. This hour we are talking about air travel and accessibility for people with disabilities. Have a question or comment? We want to hear from you. #RightsOnFlights

Maayan Ziv @maayanziv Jan 3, 2025

While I agree education is key, the ON gov not understanding the necessity of penalties is one of the main reasons the province has failed disabled Ontarians in realizing the #AODA.

I spoke with @CBCPLS about this dire failure to uphold human rights.

youtu.be/JVfmk3i4YaQ?si…

www.youtube.com Accessibility deadline comes and goes in Ontario. Apparently with no... Ontario should be barrier-free by January 1st of this year. That wa...

Maayan Ziv @maayanziv Dec 16, 2024

.@USDOT finalizes rule for 'dignified air travel' for passengers with disabilities
#RightsOnFlights

usatoday.com/story/travel/a…

www.usatoday.com DOT finalizes rule for 'dignified air travel': What wheelchair users can expect The Transportation Department has finalized a rule aimed at making travel safer and easier for passengers with disabilities.

Maayan Ziv @maayanziv Dec 4, 2024

On this #IDPD I feel privileged to have the opportunity to advocate for the rights of disabled people. I feel grateful for the leadership within our community that has paved the way. I feel passionate about the future which is accessible. #IDPD24

Maayan smiles in her wheelchair in the ICAO boardroom