UAIA

Open Doors Organization

Opening doors for people with disabilities

Universal Access in Airports

We would like to thank all the Attendees, Presenters, Sponsors and Volunteers who made this a very successful event.

You may access the White Paper on the event written by Pat Pound, Disability Consultant, at this link:

UAIA-2008 White Paper

Universal Access in Airports (UAIA) provides a unique opportunity for dialog among various stakeholders in the aviation industry.

This biannual conference is designed to address issues relating to accessibility in, around and to airports. We have created a forum for you to share and learn about best practices, ADA guidelines, and application of new technology.

Explore effective communication tools to inform and educate a diverse traveling population
Discover best practices and standards for Wayfinding and Signing
Learn effective techniques for security and emergency evacuation of people with disabilities and older travelers
Be informed about the new ADA guidelines and how businesses are incorporating Universal Design to improve access, increase customer satisfaction and enhance their bottom line

Who should attend: Airport administrators, airport facilities managers, airline executives, ground transportation operators, disability service coordinators, airport planners, airport safety and standards managers, airport traffic and operations engineers, airport architects, concessionaires, environmental graphic designers, and transportation-related government agencies. The program for UAIA 2008:

UAIA-2008 Program

Details for Universal Access in Airports - 2010 will be available soon. Please check back later.

Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring Universal Access in Airports - 2010.

The white paper from the 2006 event is available at the following link:

White Paper on 2006 Universal Access Symposium