Digital Accessibility Statement

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is committed to ensuring all electronic and information technology (EIT) on DOT websites is accessible to individuals with disabilities by meeting or exceeding the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended in...

U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Comment on Proposal to Improve the Accessibility of Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that it is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to its Air Carrier Access Act regulation on the accessibility of lavatories on single-aisle aircraft. 

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Accessible...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Formation and Membership of the Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the formation of the Air Carrier Access Act Advisory Committee (ACAA Advisory Committee) and the appointment of 19 members.  The ACAA Advisory Committee is being established pursuant to the FAA...

DOT Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Agrees on Future Measures to Improve Accessibility of Aircraft Lavatories and In-Flight Entertainment

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that its negotiated rulemaking committee, the ACCESS Advisory Committee, has reached an important agreement to improve the accessibility of lavatories on single-aisle aircraft and of in-flight entertainment.  The...