DisabilityInfo.gov: Transportation: General Access

Guidebook created to provide planners, designers and transportation engineers with a better understanding of how sidewalks and trails should be developed to promote pedestrian access for all users, including people with disabilities.

Information about mass transit for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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Online guide provides information on how pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired cross streets, and how APS assists that process.

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Brochure from the U.S. Department of Transportation on technologies to improve accessibility and service of public transportation.

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A Web site for students with disabilities with fun activities, games, opportunities for sharing stories and information resources on transit for students.

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Search for travel information by city and state or zip code.

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Information from the DOT on equal access to transportation for people with disabilities.

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Information on the public benefits of accessible transportation.

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Links to information on the FTA's programs for the elderly and people with disabilities.

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The FTA offers information on how to file an ADA discrimination complaint, eligibility requirements for paratransit services and a toll-free assistance line (1-888-446-4511) to get answers to questions about accessibility requirements for public transportation for people with disabilities.

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Findings from a survey conducted by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics regarding accessibility of transportation systems for people with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.

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Brochure from the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding technologies that benefit the transportation disadvantaged.

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Online technical assistance resources related to the use of mobility aids on transportation services.

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Article covers a wide range of topics for people with disabilities to consider as they travel via airplane, train or car.

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Information from N.O.D. on access to transportation for people with disabilities.

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A partnership between the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Easter Seals that provides resources to help the transportation industry increase mobility for people with disabilities.

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Resources specifically designed to facilitate the use of public transportation for students and young adults with disabilities.

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An educational, nonprofit, membership organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access and expand travel opportunities in the United States and abroad.

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Links to transportation resources from the National Organization on Disability (NOD) related to transportation for people with disabilities.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines for transportation vehicles, and frequently asked questions.

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An overview of transportation issues for people with disabilities, with a list of suggestions for One-Stops in dealing with this issue.

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Resources for travelers with disabilities, including information on accessible transportation, accommodations, attractions, adventures, tours, equipment rental, repair and medical resources around the world.

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A guide from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities on the successful and independent use of public transportation systems by youth with disabilities.

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A variety of resources and links related to accessible transportation, state parking laws, One-Stop Directories, etc.

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Information on a broad range of transportation service options designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, older adults and others.

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