Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Accessibility is an important and frequent topic of concern for wheelchair users and people with disabilities as a whole. This episode we cover some of the pain points of "accessible" transportation and what can be done to improve them.
Ramp. It. Up!
Question of the day:
What was your worst/best experience with accessible transportation?
Click here to learn how to report transportation issues.
Resources:
- Retired Veterans of America (RVA) Full Video
- RVA Video Clip
- Steve Wright interview with USDOT Secretary
- Airlines should wheelchair spaces on airplanes
- All Stations Accessibility Program
ADA Transportation Regulations:
Passenger Testimonials:
- Vincenzo Piscopo on the future of air travel
- Passenger dropped by airline staff
- Tanisha's transportation story
- Kristen's transit story
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