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2010 Webinar & Audio Conference Series on Accessibility

AccessibilityOnline, in collaboration with the ADA National Network (DBTACs) and the U.S. Access Board, is offering a series of free webinars and audio conferences on different accessibility topics. Sessions are held on a monthly basis and cover accessibility to the built environment, information and communication technologies and transportation. Check the schedule of upcoming trainings.

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Air Passengers with Disabilities

Information on the Air Carrier Access Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires U.S. air carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities.
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Air Travel & People with Mobility Disabilities

Information and tips from the Transportation Security Administration on air travel for people with mobility disabilities.

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Air Travel & People with Visual Disabilities

Information and travel tips from the Transportation Security Administration information for people who have visual disabilities

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Air Travel & Service Animals

Information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on the airport screening process and flying while using a service animal.

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Air Travel Service Complaints & People with Disabilities

Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation on how to file a complaint if you are a passenger with a disability who has experienced problems while flying. Includes a form to fill out online or to print out and mail in. This information is also available in Spanish.

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Air Travel for Persons with Disabilities & Medical Conditions

Information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regarding airport security screening methods in relation to persons with disabilities and their associated equipment, mobility aids and devices.

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Airport Screening Process for People with Disabilities

Information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on the screening process at airports for people with disabilities.

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CDC Information for Travelers with Disabilities

Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's (CDC) Traveler's Health Yellow Book. Includes tips relating to air travel, bringing service animals on flights, cruise ships, as well as other useful travel-related links. Carriers may not refuse transportation because of a disability.

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Children with Disabilities & Air Travel

Information for parents or guardians of children with disabilities regarding air travel.
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Common Questions Regarding Travel for People with Disabilities

Answers to frequently asked questions concerning air travel and people with disabilities under the Amended Air Carrier Access Act Regulation. This link opens a PDF document.

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Department of Transportation (DOT) Accessibility Home Page

Links to information on equal access to transportation for people with disabilities.
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Flying with Disability

A site designed to provide impartial information and advice to all disabled people who travel by air.
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Mobility Air Transport

A non-profit organization dedicated to making air travel more accessible, convenient and comfortable for persons using wheelchairs and their travel companions.
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National Accessible Travelers Database Search

Search for accessible transportation providers based in a city and state.
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Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel

Information from the Department of Transportation on the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and new provisions concerning passengers who use medical oxygen and passengers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. This link opens a Word document.
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Safe Travel for People with Hidden Disabilities

Information and air travel tips from the Transportation Security Administration information for people with hidden disabilities.

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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) to obtain assistance 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT, seven days a week.

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Traveling Advice for the People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Information and tips from the Transportation Security Administration on air travel for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Traveling with Assistive Devices & Mobility Aids

Information and tips from the Transportation Security Administration on safe air travel for people who use assistive devices and mobility aids.

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