This page contains links to resources and information related to accessible transportation.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information

• Department of Justice (DOJ) ADA Home Page -- This page provides announcements on new and proposed regulations, access to many related publications as well as the DOJ's technical assistance and information lines, and links to other Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities.

• Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) -- The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established ten regional centers to provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA.

• 49 CFR Part 37: Title 49--Transportation Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation Part 37--Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA) -- The government's online version of the ADA transportation regulations.

• 49 CFR Part 38: Title 49--Transportation Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation Part 38--ADA Accessibility Standards for Transportation Vehicles -- The government's online version of the vehicle accessibility requirements under the ADA transportation regulations.

• Federal Transit Administration ADA Information Page -- This page includes links to frequently-asked questions, information about the toll-free information line, the transportation provisions of the ADA, the FTA ADA complaint form, and Letters of Finding. Both 49 CFR Part 37 and 49 CFR Part 38 are available through the FTA website, including appendices. Appendix D of Part 37, Construction and Interpretation of Provisions of this Part is particularly useful as an explanation of the regulations.

Transit Information

• American Public Transportation Association (APTA) -- an international membership organization that represents the transportation industry. Their site includes many valuable information resources, including links to state and local transit agencies and transit statistics
  

• Community Transportation Association (CTAA) -- a national, professional membership association of organizations and individuals committed to removing barriers to isolation and to improving mobility for all people. CTAA's Information Station includes links to publications, technical assistance, and reference articles on topics that include: Coordination, Employment Transportation, Medical Transportation, Rural Transportation, Senior Transportation, Economic Development, Federal Regulations, Passengers with Disabilities, Service Development, Technology, and Tribal Transportation. CTAA's Web page for disability program navigators and others working to meet the mobility needs of people with disabilities includes overview materials, resource manuals, best practices and more.

• Federal Transit Administration (FTA) -- FTA is the federal agency (part of the U.S. Department of Transportation) which helps cities and communities nationwide provide mobility to their citizens. Through its grant programs, FTA provides financial & planning assistance to help plan, build, & operate rail, bus & paratransit systems.

• United We Ride -- United We Ride is an interagency Federal national initiative that supports states and their localities in developing coordinated human service delivery systems. In addition to state coordination grants, United We Ride provides state and local agencies a transportation-coordination and planning self-assessment tool, help along the way, technical assistance, and other resources to help their communities succeed. The United We Ride site features an Access and Mobility database of best practices. among many useful resources for coordinating transportation services.

• National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) -- RTAP is a program of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Since its authorization in 1986, RTAP has provided a range of services to transit professionals across the country.

• National Transit Institute -- The National Transit Institute (NTI) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to develop, promote, and deliver training and education programs for the public transit industry.

• Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) -- Produces reports and research syntheses under the auspices of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). These materials are available free-of-charge through an online clearinghouse.

Disability Information

• American Council of the Blind -- a membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. This site includes the online document, Making Documents Accessible to People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, a guide to assist with the effective preparation of alternate formats.
  

• Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) -- a national network of rural centers for independent living and other organizations and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living. APRIL is organized to promote independence and strive for full rights and benefits for individuals with disabilities living in rural environments.

• Disability.gov -- this comprehensive Federal Web site is dedicated to disability-related government resources and was recently updated. The site includes a useful section on transportation issues.

• National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) -- a cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. NCIL's Web site includes a page of links to federal agencies and disability organizations.

• National Organization on Disability (NOD) -- NOD promotes the full and equal participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. This site includes helpful information on transportation issues and disability statistics (via N.O.D./Harris 2004 Survey of Americans with Disabilities).

• Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC) at the University of Montana -- funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the RTC focuses on issues of importance to rural Americans with disabilities, including transportation.

• Local Independent Living Centers and state-level Independent Living Councils are often excellent resources for advocacy and technical assistance. Independent Living Centers are typically non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities.

Funding Information

• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) -- The online CFDA provides access to a database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.

• Federal Transit Administration's Web page on SAFETEA-LU implementation -- The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users (Public Law 109-59) was enacted on Aug. 10, 2005 and supports federal transit programs as well as other transportation modes.

• Funding for Transit -- Community Transportation Association's (CTAA) page on funding sources and strategies.

• Grants.gov -- a single, comprehensive Federal Web site that contains information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs.

Accessibility Resources

• Access Board -- The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Key responsibilities of the Board include: developing and maintaining accessibility requirements for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology and providing technical assistance and training on these guidelines and standards.

• Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA) at the University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning -- the IDEA Center is dedicated to improving the design of environments and products by making them more usable, safer and appealing to people with a wide range of abilities throughout their life spans.

• The Center for Universal Design, College of Design, N.C. State University -- a national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products.

• Trace Research Development Center, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison -- a national center working on ways to make standard information technologies and telecommunications systems more accessible and usable by people with disabilities.

• ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments, developed by the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice.

Additional pages of links within the ESPA site

• Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety portal page includes links to related resources in the following categories: federal regulations, other bus stop checklists and inventories, design guidelines, cognitive and sensory disabilities access issues, safety and security, and international perspectives.

• Sources for Finding Accessible Transportation Services -- ESPA frequently receives requests for referrals to accessible transportation services through our national information line. Links on this page are provided to assist individuals in finding transportation services in their community.

• Emergency Preparedness Resources -- The links on this page provide information on emergency planning for, assisting and evacuating people with disabilities during transit emergencies. 

• Accessible Travel Resource Page provides links to accessible travel publications, air travel information and assistance, nationwide accessible van and equipment rentals, organizations that promote accessible travel and related additional online resources.

• Resources related to using and accommodating mobility devices on transportation services

• Resources related to accessible rural transportation services

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