DisabilityInfo.gov: Transportation: General Access

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

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 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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Information about child restraint systems and other safety resources. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 2 to 14, due in large part to the nonuse or improper use of child seats and seat belts.

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Locate a Child Seat Fitting Location by entering your zipcode into this locator tool. This is a free service.

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

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Links to information on equal access to transportation for people with disabilities.

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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.

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Information on the public benefits of accessible transportation.

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Information on the FTA's program providing funding to States for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of the elderly and persons 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 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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Information on access to transportation for people with disabilities.

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A partnership among the U.S. Departments of Labor, Defense and Veterans Affairs, the NRD is an online directory that offers resources and information to help wounded warriors, their families and those who serve them as they transition back to civilian life.

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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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Information on transportation issues for persons with disabilities and travel training instructors.

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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.

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An overview of transportation issues for people with disabilities, including suggestions to help One-Stop Career Centers deal with this issue.

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Fact Sheet provides general travel information and advice for amputees and other travelers with disabilities.

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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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Free audio conference was held on November 5, 2008 and addressed the purpose of service animals; how to instruct others on appropriate reactions to service animals and facts under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that pertain to service animals. Read the brochure FAQs About Service Animals.

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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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