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...
This week, on the 32nd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Biden Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.75 billion in funding to improve accessibility at transit stations across the country.
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...
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...
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...