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From FTA, a practical guide to the ADA

Let’s say you work for a public transit agency, and you are trying to respond to a question about accommodating a passenger who uses a service dog. You consult the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transportation regulations to find an answer, but in the regulation, service animal provisions appear in three different places. You want to be sure you’re giving the right answer.

With the release of the Federal Transit Administration’s ADA Circular last week, we've clarified the ADA and its complex rules, making it easier for you –and transit agencies across the country– to find a definitive answer.

By making sense of the lengthy regulations, FTA furthers the goal of ensuring transportation access for all. We know that public transportation provides a lifeline to jobs, education, medical care and other critical services. And we want to be sure that everyone, regardless of age or ability, has an opportunity to ride...

DOT and the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

For the 57 million Americans with disabilities, access means being able to use, enjoy, and participate in the many aspects of society, including work, commerce, and leisure activities.  Transportation is a vital link that allows full participation.  The U.S. Department of Transportation is fully committed to building an accessible transportation system that provides equal access for all Americans and prevents discrimination against persons with disabilities.

Federal Transit Administration Highlights Public Transportation Accessibility on 25th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

BETHESDA, Md. – Today, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Therese McMillan was at a bus stop just north of Bethesda Maryland to highlight the success of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on the landmark legislation’s 25th anniversary. The Acting Administrator spoke about the great advances that have been made since the Act was passed, most notably that nationwide, 99.8 percent of transit buses are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities, thanks to features like lifts and ramps.

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