- Transportation
Disability Rights Advocates and Union Workers Launch Joint Campaign to Improve Access to Air Travel for Passengers who Use Wheelchairs
October 31, 2024
Coalition urges Department of Transportation to issue strong rules requiring airlines to improve airport service workers’ training
Press Release - Transportation
National Disability Rights Network Calls for Stronger Airline Accountability Following $50 Million Fine Against American Airlines for Violations of Disability Rights
October 23, 2024
Today, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) stands in solidarity with travelers with disabilities as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces a $50 million fine against American Airlines for failing to provide adequate assistance to wheelchair users and for mishandling thousands of mobility devices between 2019 and 2023.
Press Release - Transportation
NDRN Joins 24 Other Disability Organizations in Supporting the Accessibility Provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization
May 6, 2024
Twenty five disability organizations wrote the House and Senate leaders who crafted the bipartisan, compromise FAA reauthorization bill to thank them for the inclusion of numerous accessibility provisions in the final version of the legislation.
Letter - Transportation
Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Wheelchairs
April 29, 2024
The National Disability Rights Network joined 15 other disability organizations to request that the U.S. Department of Transportation deny any requests for an extension of the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled, “Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs.”
Letter - Transportation
Letter Encouraging Confirmation Vote for Amtrak Board Disability Advocate
December 27, 2023
We sent a letter to the Senate on Commerce, Science and Transportation (Commerce Committee) encouraging them to move forward with a confirmation vote on David Capozzi's nomination.
Letter
