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Tell Congress to Pass the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act
The Air Carrier Access Act, which is celebrating its thirty-fifth anniversary this summer, made great strides in allowing people with disabilities to access air travel. However, even after those thirty-five years, numerous barriers to air travel remain. As a result, the Air Carrier Access Act needs significant changes to fix such problems.
The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act would do just that by requiring new aircrafts to be fully accessible for travelers with disabilities. This will be carried-out by a set of standards for all aircrafts. Aircrafts that are currently in use must make changes to allow for access as long as those changes are readily achievable, easily accomplishable, and may be done without much difficulty or expense. These changes will enable passengers with disabilities to safely board the plane, use plane lavatories, stow assistive devices, and receive audio announcements visually.
Finally, the bill will strengthen administrative and legal recourse for travelers who experience discrimination. The bill calls for a private right of action and a stronger involvement with the Department of Justice in administrative procedures.
Congress:
Pass the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act today!
Tell Congress to Pass the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act
The Air Carrier Access Act, which is celebrating its thirty-fifth anniversary this summer, made great strides in allowing people with disabilities to access air travel. However, even after those thirty-five years, numerous barriers to air travel remain. As a result, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act needs significant changes to fix such problems.
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