Transportation

Transportation

            Transportation is an important part of independent living for any American. Dependable, accessible transportation is especially important for people with disabilities, which rely on it to get to work and actively participate in their communities. Thanks to constantly improving public and personal transportation services, individuals with disabilities are enjoying greater access to employment, recreation and all that their communities have to offer. Here are a few websites to get someone headed in the right direction when exploring transportation options.

Disability Info

This section of DisabilityInfo.gov offers a wide range of information on accessible transportation systems, community transportation initiatives and federal laws and regulations to improve access and availability of bus, rail and air travel.

http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digovpublic/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=126

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

            This website has information on issues related to disabled drivers or passengers. There is information on how to modify a vehicle to accommodate persons with disabilities. NHTSA has access to research reports, rules and regulations and other resource information on this topic.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.17ddcdf0fc7be9bbbf30811060008a0c/

WheelchairNet

WheelchairNet is a fun cyberspace community for the interaction of people with a wheelchair or knows someone that has a wheelchair or anyone involved with wheelchairs! Its purpose is to serve the information needs of anyone interested in wheeled mobility. This site provides opportunities to ask questions about wheelchair selection and use, link to information about wheelchair products and services, learn about and participate in wheelchair research projects and lots of ways to get involved in the community.

http://www.wheelchairnet.org/index.html