Travel Rights

Title II of the ADA protects people with disabilities against discrimination on all modes of public transportation services operated by state and local governments. In addition, the ADA applies to Rail Transit Systems. The ADA doesn’t apply to air travel, which is instead covered under the Air Carrier Access Act. Under the ADA, the U.S. Department of Transportation provides Paratransit Services, which are door-to-door transportation services that eligible customers can use to travel within a specific area if they’re unable to use traditional “fixed-route” public transportation.

• Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights
• Passengers with Disabilities – Aviation Consumer Protection – U.S. Department of Transportation
  • File a Consumer Complaint – Aviation Consumer Protection – U.S. Department of Transportation
• ADA and Paratransit – National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
• Disabilities and Medical Conditions – Transportation Security Administration – Information on security and screening accommodations for people flying with disabilities and medical conditions.
• Accessible AIR TRAVEL A Guide for People With Disabilities from United Spinal Association
• Travel Tips for People with Disabilities from DisabilityInfo.org
• Guide: Air Travelers with Developmental Disabilities from U.S. Dept. of Transportation
• Tips for Travelers in Europe with Limited Mobility – Rick Steve’s Europe
• Curb Free with Cory Lee – a Blog – Sharing the world from a wheelchair user’s perspective
  • Curb Free with Cory Lee on FaceBook