Transportation Resources
Approximately 30 percent of Americans with disabilities deal with inadequate transportation, compared to only 10 percent of those without disabilities. Access to transportation is vital to independence, and employment. NOD is working to help people with disabilities increase their transportation options.
Resources and Information
US Department Of Transportation
The US Department of Transportation Website features an Accessibility page that includes online resources on accessible transportation, and contacts for inquiries or complaints.
View the US Department of Transportation Accessibility page.
ABLEDATA Transportation Resources
ABLEDATA is a federally funded project that provides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. ABLEDATA transportation resources include product database listings for transit vehicles and facilities, vehicle accessories, and vehicles accessible to people with disabilities.
View ABLEDATA Transportation Resources.
Project ACTION
Easter Seals Project ACTION (Accessible Community Transportation in Our Nation) works with transit, disability, and consumer organizations and federal agencies to improve transit accessibility. The site includes a database of accessible transit services throughout the United States.
Adapting Motor Vehicles for People with Disabilities
Adapting Motor Vehicles for People with Disabilities is an online brochure detailing the process of selecting and installing assistive devices for drivers with disabilities.
View the Adapting Motor Vehicles Brochure.
The Community Transportation Association
The Community Transportation Association Website includes federal and legislative updates, employment opportunities, current programs and articles, as well as community and public transportation information.
Visit the Community Transportation Association.
Air Travel Resources
New Horizons: Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability
The Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the US Department of Transportation provides information and resources for air travelers with disabilities.
View Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability.
The Air Carrier Access Act
The US Department of Transportation Aviation Consumer Protection Division provides a summary of the Air Carrier Access Act.
View a summary of the Air Carrier Access Act
Toll-Free Hotline for Air Travelers with Disabilities
The US Department of Transportation offers a 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) for assistance.
