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Department of Transportation (DOT) Disability Law Guidance

11/08/2005 | Requests *

Summary

Four new guidance documents were released interpreting the DOT Americans with Disabilities Act Regulations. The documents carry out the ADA intent and its regulation to protect the civil rights of people with disabilities. The documents are titled: Origin to Destination Service; Full-Length, Level-Boarding Platforms in New Commuter and Intercity Rail Stations; Paratransit Requirements for §5311-Funded Fixed-Route Service Operated by Private Entities; Use of "Segways" on Transportation Vehicles.

Author

Available Files

Law Guidance Off-site link

Keywords

Transportation; Level-Boarding Platforms; Commuter Rail Stations; Origin-to-Destination; Paratransit Requirements; Fixed-Route Service; Segways

Topic

Accessibility, Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Physical Disabilities

Type/Tool

Legislation, Links / Websites

Source

Federal Transit Administration

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

11/08/2005

Contact

Marilyn Golden
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)

mgolden@dredf.org

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/1435

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