Scooters on Public transport in England
Carriage of Mobility Scooters on Public Transport – Feasibility Study Copied from http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/tipws/cmspt/carriageofmobilityscooterson6163?page=5 and http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/passenger_services/disabled_passengers/scooters.htm 4 UK Public Transport Operators’ Policies 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 Although the existing national policy is that mobility scooters are not suitable for carriage on public transport, there have been instances where mobility scooters have travelled freely on various forms of public transport. 4.1.2 […]
Passenger Security Checkpoint
Do You Have a Disability? At the Passenger Security Checkpoint Mobility Disability · Don’t hesitate to ask a screener for assistance with your mobility aid and carryon items as you proceed through the security checkpoint. · Let the screener know your level of ability (e.g., whether you can walk, stand or perform an arm lift) […]
The ten golden rules of autistic travel
In the past few weeks, several companies and organizations have asked us to compile a Top 10 “Tip” List to help the autistic travelers and accompanying caregivers. Although special needs travel tends to be multi-faceted and somewhat individualized in nature, here are Autistic Globetrotting’s Ten Golden Rules of successful travel. #1- Call ahead and flag your […]
No Limits on Liability for Damage to Wheelchairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 26, 1999 Contact: Bill Adams Tel.: (202) 366-5580 DOT 110-99 New Rule Avoids Airline Liability Limit For Damage to Wheelchairs As part of the Clinton administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure fair treatment for airline passengers with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Transportation today said that airlines cannot limit their liability […]
Hotline for Air Travelers with Disabilities
As you may know, in August 2002, my office, the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (Enforcement Office), established a toll free number that consumers who experience disability Related air travel problems may use to obtain information and assistance. The office is staffed from 7 am to 11 pm local […]
FAA FACT SHEET on Air Travel by People With Disabilities
AIR TRAVEL BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (PWD) This Fact Sheet is intended to address persons with questions and concerns about the travel of persons with disabilities as it relates to airports and airlines. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, security measures have been heightened for the safety of all. While safety […]
Communicating During Emergencies
During emergencies – local, state, and national – the importance of our country’s telecommunications and broadcast systems becomes clear. We use our phones to call 911 or to call our family members to make sure they are safe; we turn on our televisions and radios to get information updates. While there is no doubt that […]
Child Restraints on Aircrafts
Tips for Parents Using Child Restraints on Aircraft Proper use of an approved child restraint system (CRS) on an aircraft enhances child safety in the event of an accident. A CRS also provides protection for a child during turbulence. The FAA strongly recommends that all children who fly regardless of Their age, use the appropriate […]
Can I use my DISABILITY PARKING CARD in other countries?
Updated:Access & Inclusion – Reciprocal Recognition of Parking Badges In 1978, the ECMT Council of Ministers agreed that all Member Countries of the ECMT would grant the same parking concessions to people with disabilities as they offered to their own nationals. These concessions usually allowed special parking in areas reserved for people with disabilities, or […]
Avis Rent A Car Launches “Avis Access” for Travelers with Disabilities
Contact: Susan McGowan Susan.McGowan@Avis.com (973) 496 –3916 Complimentary Services to be Available in 100 Markets by Year End Orlando, FL, and Parsippany, NJ, October, 2003 — Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. has announced the nation’s first comprehensive accessibility program for travelers with disabilities. Dubbed “AVIS ACCESS,” the initiative was unfurled at the annual World […]