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Air Passengers with Disabilities

Information on the Air Carrier Access Act.

Air Travel Compliance Procedures

Information regarding compliance procedures related to people with disabilities and air travel.

Air Travel Service Complaints

U.S. Department of Transportation form for filing a complaint about accessibility problems experienced by a passenger with a disability.

Air Travel for Persons with Disabilities & Medical Conditions

Information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regarding airport security screening methods in relation to persons with disabilities and their associated equipment, mobility aids and devices.

Airport Accessibility

Information regarding air travel and people with disabilities.

Children with Disabilities & Air Travel

Information for parents or guardians of children with disabilities regarding air travel.

Department of Transportation (DOT) Accessibility Home Page

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

Flying with Disability

A site designed to provide impartial information and advice to all disabled people who travel by air.

Getting On & Off the Plane

Information regarding rights of and procedures for passengers with disabilities when getting on and off air planes.

Mobility Air Transport

A non-profit organization dedicated to making air travel more accessible, convenient and comfortable for persons using wheelchairs and their travel companions.

National Accessible Travelers Database Search

Search for accessible transportation providers based in a city and state.

National Limb Loss Information Center: Travel Information for People with Disabilities

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

National Organization on Disability: Airline Security & Air Travelers' Accessibility

Links to Web sites on a variety of topics related to air travelers with disabilities, including information on rights and procedures for assistive devices, security screening and discrimination complaints.

New Horizons Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability

Provides information about accommodations, facilities and services that are now required by federal regulation.

On the Plane

Addresses topics regarding people with disabilities and air travel, such as aircraft accessibility and service animals.

Planning Your Trip

Tips from the U.S. Department of Transportation on planning air travel for people with disabilities.

Toll-Free Hotline to Assist Air Travelers with Disabilities

Air travelers who experience disability-related air travel service problems may call the hotline at 1-800-778-4838 (voice) or 1-800-455-9880 (TTY) to obtain assistance 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT, seven days a week.

Travel Resource Center for People with Disabilities

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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  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.