DisabilityInfo.gov: Civil Rights: Transportation Laws & Regulations

The American with Disabilities Act's (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for over-the-road buses and systems.

Provides information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and state and local governments; technical assistance materials and updates on new ADA requirements.

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Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines regarding over-the-road buses.

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Information on the Air Carrier Access Act.

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

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Guidance and enforcement information from the Federal Transit Administration's Office of Civil Rights concerning the ADA as it relates to public transportation.

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Information on ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and revised Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) guidelines from the U.S. Access Board, which are used by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Transportation to set enforceable standards.

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Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with answers to common questions regarding the ADA.

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The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the ADA through a toll-free information line (1-800-514-0301). This service permits businesses, state and local governments and others to ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements and order ADA technical assistance materials.

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Discusses the procedures for resolving ADA complaints through the U.S. Department of Justice Mediation Program.

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U.S. Department of Justice fact sheet outlining the key requirements of the ADA for businesses and non-profit agencies.

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U.S. Department of Justice regulations regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities.

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Covers the requirements of Title III of the ADA as it applies to public accommodations, commercial facilities and private entities offering certain examinations and courses.

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Links to the U.S. Department of Transportation's regulations enforcing the transportation provisions of the ADA's Title II (government services) and Title III (public accommodations).

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Federal Transit Administration (FTA) information on public transportation and the rights of people with disabilities. Includes information on FTA Civil Rights Workshops.

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The CCD Transportation Task Force advances the rights of individuals with disabilities in the area of transportation.

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Conducts enforcement, certification, regulatory, coordination and technical assistance activities required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Links regarding accessibility in transportation for people with disabilities.

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Receives informal complaints from members of the public regarding aviation consumer issues, verifies compliance with DOT's aviation consumer protection requirements and provides guidance to the industry and members of the public on consumer protection matters.

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Information on accessibility guidelines, disability resources and how to file a complaint.

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A national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance and education of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities and parents.

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Information on New Freedom Initiative efforts from the White House Web site.

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Provides information about the accessibility requirements in air travel in light of strengthened security measures following the events of September 11, 2001 by providing examples of the types of accommodations and services that must be provided to passengers with disabilities.

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Provides names, addresses and phone numbers of agencies where individuals can file transportation complaints under the ADA.

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Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.

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Includes information and links on transportation access for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

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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.

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Full text of President George W. Bush's New Freedom Initiative, which addresses assistive and universal technologies, educational opportunities, homeownership, integration into the workforce, transportation options and full access to community life.

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

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Department of Transportation (DOT) disability law guidance regarding 5311 funds to a private entity operating a fixed route service.

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Information from the Department of Transportation on whether a transit operator is permitted to establish "premium charges" for complementary paratransit services that exceed the minimum requirements established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Information on making meetings and information accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring participation by the disability community, which is essential in public transportation and highway planning.

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Find, review and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the government's legal newspaper.

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