Articles tagged with 'accessibility' | Vancouver International Airport

Tails were wagging and smiles were everywhere at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as dogs-in-training from the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) explored the terminal for a very special field trip designed to help foster increased …

Musqueam Territory/Richmond, B.C. (November 1, 2025) – On Saturday, November 1, over 25 Autistic individuals and their families took part in YVR Autism Aviation Day. The annual event, hosted by Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Canucks Autism …

Vancouver International Airport | L’Aéroport International de Vancouver (YVR), which has been recognized as one of the world's most accessible airports, has released its Year Two Progress Report on Beyond Accessibility. The report provides an …

Consultation and collaboration with our community partners is a cornerstone of YVR’s longstanding efforts to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible travel experience for everyone. We are grateful to our community partners who help us …

This Autism Awareness Month, we’re proud to celebrate the meaningful work being done through our partnership with the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) and the inspiring journeys of the graduates from Paper Planes Café at YVR.Situated in the …

YVR is committed to creating an airport where every passenger feels welcome and supported. In recognition of World Autism Acceptance Month, YVR invites travellers to explore some of the resources available to ensure a smooth and comfortable …

Musqueam Territory/Richmond, B.C. (February 5, 2025) – Vancouver International Airport | Aéroport international de Vancouver (YVR) is welcoming competitors, friends, families, and fans to Vancouver for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 …

With the holiday season upon us, we are focused on ensuring a seamless travel experience for everyone. Guided by our Beyond Accessibility three-year plan, we are co-designing solutions with community and accessibility partners to ensure our airport …

We are thrilled to introduce a new pilot project The new technology, developed by Vancouver-based A&K Robotics, is designed to provide another option for passengers who may need assistance when travelling through the airport.At YVR, we are …

Musqueam Territory/Richmond, B.C. (May 4, 2024) – Today, individuals on the autism spectrum and their families took part in this year’s first YVR Autism Aviation Days event. The collaborative initiative between Canucks Autism Network (CAN), …

Musqueam Territory/Richmond, B.C. (April 30, 2024):  Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) wrapped up April – Autism Awareness Month – by unveiling two key initiatives in support of the …

Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO at Vancouver International Airport sat down with CTV Morning Live to discuss how we are working to create an airport experience accessible to all. Learn more about the resources available for travellers …

At YVR, we have embarked on a journey of inclusion and new ways of ensuring our airport is accessible for everyone. Our purpose is to serve our community and the economy that supports it.  This purpose drives everything we do and informs the …

At YVR, our dedication to accessibility and inclusion drives many of our ongoing airport innovations. Understanding the diverse needs of our community, we are continually exploring new and innovative ways to ensure travel is accessible to …

Part of our programming includes ensuring our services and terminal facilities are built for purpose for people of all abilities, and this has been a priority at YVR for more than 30 years.  

This is a special week for us at YVR! Together with our friends from the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN), we proudly unveiled a first-of-its kind inclusive and accessible food and beverage offering at YVR.Paper Planes Café takes flight at …