The Air Carrier Access Act, which attempted to guarantee equal access in air travel for persons with disabilities, was signed into law in 1986. Despite being in place for more than 30 years, travelers continue to encounter barriers and many airlines have not prioritized compliance with the regulations.
Many disabled people are unfamiliar with the protections afforded to them by the ACAA, and the Department of Transportation is hoping to change that. The agency, led by Secretary Pete Buttigieg, has released the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights, a document that simplifies and condenses the lengthy regulations into an easy-to-read document. The hope is that better informed travelers will be equipped to better advocate for their better treatment on airplanes and in airports.
To learn more about the bill of rights for disabled air travelers, see this article in The Washington Post (in which I am quoted).
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