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CHALLENGES IN MONTREAL’S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS

Submitted by Suleman Arshad on
A Société de transport de Montréal (STM) bus, number 28-049, is parked at a bus stop in Montreal. The bus stop has a shelter with an advertisement for Fizz, a telecommunications company. A metro sign in the background suggests proximity to a metro station. The surrounding environment includes urban buildings, a restaurant, and pedestrians walking on the sidewalk under an overcast sky.

Canada is officially a bilingual country with English and French as its national languages. However, in practice, the use of both languages in public services varies across provinces. While cities like Ottawa maintain a bilingual public transportation system, ensuring announcements and signs are available in both English and French, Montreal poses a unique challenge for those who do not speak French especially for individuals with disabilities like myself.

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RAY-BAN META GLASSES: A GAME-CHANGER FOR ACCESSIBILITY

Submitted by Suleman Arshad on
Suleman, wearing a black and grey plaid shirt and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, stands against a plain white wall. He has a beard and mustache and is smiling slightly. He is adjusting the glasses with his right hand while a small LED light is visible on the frame.

As a blind individual living in Montreal, Canada, I’ve had the privilege of using Ray-Ban Meta Glasses for the past month. These smart glasses, developed by Ray-Ban Meta, are not just a piece of cutting-edge technology—they are a tool that bridges the gap between innovation and accessibility.

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