Office on Disability
Transportation
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Travel by Air and Train
Federal Documents
- The Air Carrier Access Act (DOT) The Department of Transportation has a rule defining the rights of passengers and the obligations of air carriers under this law.
- National Council on Disability Calls for Tougher Standards for Accessible Airline Self-Service Kiosk Systems (NCD)
Non-Federal Documents
- Amtrak: Reserving Accessible Travel provides information on how to reserve accessible space on Amtrak trains.
- Amtrak: Services for People with Disabilities and Special Needs provides information from Amtrak regarding their services for passengers with disabilities.
- Flying with Disabilities provides information and advice to all disabled people around the world who travel by air.
Over the Road Travel
Federal Documents
- U.S Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Adapting Motor Vehicles Persons with Disabilities (DOT) The process involved in modifying a vehicle for persons with disabilities
- Bus and Transit Accessibility (DOT) provides information on bus and transit accessibility.
- United We Ride (DOT) breaks down the barriers between programs and set the stage for local partnerships that generate common sense solutions and deliver A-plus performance for everyone who need transportation.
- Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) newsletter provided by the United We Ride: Coordinating Human Service Transportation
Presidential Commissions/Committees
- American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (Access Board)
Non-Federal Documents
- City Bus Systems Accessibility provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandate that city bus systems must be accessible for people with disabilities.
General Information
Federal Documents
- U.S Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities (DOT) provides information on a variety of topics related to automotive safety for people with disabilities.
- Federal Transit Administration (DOT) Improve public transportation for America’s communities.
- United We Ride (DOT) breaks down the barriers between programs and set the stage for local partnerships that generate common sense solutions and deliver A-plus performance for everyone who need transportation.
- Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) newsletter provided by the United We Ride: Coordinating Human Service Transportation
Presidential Commissions/Committees
- Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (Access Board) provides accessibility guide lines and frequently asked questions for transportation vehicles.
Non-Federal Documents
- Keeping Safe (AARP) provides information, tips and resources on when to consider limiting or stopping driving.
- National Center for Accessible Transportation (NCAT) addresses the need for research and development for improving access to public transportation for all.
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides guidelines with input from various disability-related groups and organizations to assist persons with disabilities or medical conditions.