United States Air Travel Regulations and Guidance for People with Disabilities
The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) is a law that makes it illegal for airlines to discriminate against passengers because of their disability. Airlines must accommodate the needs of air travelers with disabilities.
49 US Code § 41705. Discrimination against handicapped individuals
An Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act - Legal E-Bulletin- May 2009
Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Title 14: Aeronautics and Space, Chapter II, Subchapter D
PART 382—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN AIR TRAVEL
Guide: Air Travelers with Developmental Disabilities
Guide to the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and its implementing regulations, 14 CFR Part 382
U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection
Airport Design:
Enhancing Airport Wayfinding for Aging Travelers and Persons with Disabilities
TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Report 177: Enhancing Airport Wayfinding for Aging Travelers and Persons with Disabilities provides guidance to assist aging travelers and persons with disabilities to travel independently within airports using pedestrian wayfinding systems. The guidebook addresses travel by people with cognitive, sensory, and other mobility challenges.
The Wayfinding Accessibility Audit Checklist documents issues that should be considered in a baseline airport wayfinding accessibility audit; it is provided in Word format so that users can check items off the list. The research team collected ratings of airport wayfinding applications from users of those applications on the Application Review Criteria testing and comment form. A PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the ACRP research produced as a part of this report.
Project: Project Information
DOI: 10.17226/24930
Project Number: 07-13
This Summary Last Modified On: 7/8/2019
Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 52: Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside is designed to provide airports with the tools necessary to help passengers find their way in and around the airport.
The guidelines focus on four areas of the airport: (1) roadways—both on-airport, and off-airport access roads; (2) parking; (3) curbside and ground transportation; and (4) terminal.
In addition, the guidelines discuss developing a wayfinding strategy; the use of technology and visual displays; and color, fonts, and sizes.
View the Impact on Practice for this report.
Project: Project Information
DOI: 10.17226/13640
Project Number: 07-06
This Summary Last Modified On: 12/21/2016
49 US Code § 41705. Discrimination against handicapped individuals
An Overview of the Air Carrier Access Act - Legal E-Bulletin- May 2009
Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) Title 14: Aeronautics and Space, Chapter II, Subchapter D
PART 382—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN AIR TRAVEL
Guide: Air Travelers with Developmental Disabilities
Guide to the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and its implementing regulations, 14 CFR Part 382
U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection
Airport Design:
Enhancing Airport Wayfinding for Aging Travelers and Persons with Disabilities
TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Report 177: Enhancing Airport Wayfinding for Aging Travelers and Persons with Disabilities provides guidance to assist aging travelers and persons with disabilities to travel independently within airports using pedestrian wayfinding systems. The guidebook addresses travel by people with cognitive, sensory, and other mobility challenges.
The Wayfinding Accessibility Audit Checklist documents issues that should be considered in a baseline airport wayfinding accessibility audit; it is provided in Word format so that users can check items off the list. The research team collected ratings of airport wayfinding applications from users of those applications on the Application Review Criteria testing and comment form. A PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the ACRP research produced as a part of this report.
Project: Project Information
DOI: 10.17226/24930
Project Number: 07-13
This Summary Last Modified On: 7/8/2019
Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 52: Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside is designed to provide airports with the tools necessary to help passengers find their way in and around the airport.
The guidelines focus on four areas of the airport: (1) roadways—both on-airport, and off-airport access roads; (2) parking; (3) curbside and ground transportation; and (4) terminal.
In addition, the guidelines discuss developing a wayfinding strategy; the use of technology and visual displays; and color, fonts, and sizes.
View the Impact on Practice for this report.
Project: Project Information
DOI: 10.17226/13640
Project Number: 07-06
This Summary Last Modified On: 12/21/2016
