CBC Toronto is breaking down accessibility in Ontario in four stories: the progress made so far, how legislation is enforced, if the province can reach its 2025 goal and what accessibility looks like in cities, zooming in on Toronto.
As a hard of hearing person, Kellina Powell says she can rarely make out the announcements on the GO train, often leaving her in the dark about what’s happening on her commute from downtown Toronto to her home in Scarborough.
With few visible aids inside the train to know which stop she’s at, she needs an unobstructed view of a window — or better yet, a seat next to one.
Since neither is guaranteed, Powell
