Transportation and Travel

Links

• ADA Essentials for Transit Board Members
  Fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Transit Public Policy is a 68-page, spiral-bound resource that is suited for not only board members, but bus, rail, and paratransit staff, public officials, community planners, advocates, and anyone seeking basic information on the ADA as it relates to public transportation.
• Air Carrier Access Act Summary
  A summary of the Air Carrier Access Act and its major provisions.
• Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
  Effective public and community transportation.
• Easter Seals - "Project Action"
  Promotes cooperation between the transportation industry and the disability community to increase mobility for people with disabilities under the ADA and beyond.
• Federal Transit Administration Rider Complaint Form
  The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights is responsible for civil rights compliance and monitoring of public transportation.
• Global Access News
  Links to disability related travel information and resources.
• The Guided Tour, Inc.
  “The Guided Tour is a very special program that offers opportunities for personal growth, recreation and socialization through travel. Our travelers are persons with developmental challenges (and sometimes persons with BOTH a physical and developmental challenge), ages 17 and up, who come from all over the United States.”
• The NewFIT Program – Monongalia County, WV
  The NewFIT Program provides transportation to anyone who may be in need. If you are covered by Medicaid or Assistive Services, need a ride to work or training, medical appointments or shopping NewFIT can pick you up.
• Topic Guides on ADA Transportation
  A Series of Topic Guides for Transit Agencies, Riders and Advocates on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Transportation.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
  TSA has established a program for screening of persons with disabilities and their associated equipment, mobility aids, and devices. Travelers can find information about traveling with disabilities and medical needs.
• Transportation: Service Animals (from the DBTAC Southwest ADA Center)
  Regulations (Air Carrier Access Act):
  14 C.F.R. 382.55 - Miscellaneous provisions (related to service animals and air travel.
  
• United We Ride
  An interagency federal national initiative that supports states and their localities in developing coordinated human service delivery systems.
• West Virginia Department of Transportation Transit Providers
  Directory of transit providers in West Virginia.
• West Virginia Plate and Placard Request Form
  The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles form for Parking for a Person with a Disability.