DOT LAUNCHES PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE AIR TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIES KNOW THEIR RIGHTS
October 31, 2023
This month the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the launch of a campaign, #AccessibleAirTravel, to raise awareness about the rights of air travelers with disabilities to enjoy safe, dignified, and accessible air travel. According to DOT an estimated 5.5 million Americans use a wheelchair, and many encounter barriers when traveling by air. The #AccessibleAirTravel campaign will promote DOT’s Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights through a quick and informative video that empowers individuals with disabilities to understand and assert their right to safe, dignified, and accessible air travel. DOT is also promoting these rights through a variety of new rulemaking initiatives, such as the final rule for accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft, which was published in July 2023.
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