- ADA Resources
- Air Travel
- Travel Agents/Tour Operators
- Access Guides – US
- Access Guides – International
- Amusement Parks
- Arts and Culture
- Ground Transportation
- Cruises
- Online Travel Information/Publications
- Recreation/Adventure
- Organizations
ADA Resources
Department of Justice ADA Homepage
ADA Information Line – For ADA technical questions and publications
800.514.0301(voice), 800.514.0383 (TTY), Mon.-Fri 9:30 am – 5:30 pm except Thurs. 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Disability.gov – Includes information and links for Accessible Transportation
US Access Board – Accessible design standards and guidelines
ADA National Network – Information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act via 10 regional DBTACs (Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers)
Air Travel
Aviation Consumer Protection, Department of Transportation – Regulations, reports and consumer publications related to the Air Carrier Access Act. New in 2017, a video and brochure on “Air Travel with a Service Animal” and brochures on “Air Travel with an Assistive Device” and “Seating Accommodations in Air Travel.”
New Horizons, Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability – DOT publication explaining Air Carrier Access Act regulations
Plane Talk – Brief summary byDOT of Air Carrier Access Act provisions
DOT Hotline for Air Travelers with Disabilities
800.778.4838, Weekdays, 7am – 5pm Eastern Time
Transportation Security Administration – Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
TSA Cares Hotline
855.787.2227, Weekdays, 8am – 11pm Eastern Time; Weekends/Holidays, 8am – 9pm. Call 72 hours before travel to arrange for assistance from a supervisor or Passenger Support Specialist.
Accessible Air Travel – Free publication from United Spinal Association
Advanced Aeromedical – Therapeutic oxygen and portable oxygen concentrators for travel, 800.346.3556
Tour Operators / Travel Agents
Access Tours – Accessible tours of the west/national parks
Connie George Travel Associates
Easy Access Travel – Cruise and land travel
Undiscovered Britain – Accessible tours to the UK and Ireland
Promotur – Links to tour operators in Europe
Global Access News – Links to travel providers worldwide
Access Guides – US
Easy Access Chicago – Access guide from Open Doors Organization
Easy Access Springfield (IL) – Access guide from Open Doors Organization
Access Anything Colorado – Guidebook for Colorado
Access Northern California –San Francisco and surrounding areas
Accessible San Diego – Guide and resources for visitors with disabilities
Emerging Horizons – Guides to barrier-free travel in state and national parks, accessible vacations, road trips and lodging by Candy B. Harrington
Lonely Planet Disability Travel Guides – Accessible Travel Online Resources, Accessible Edinburgh, Accessible Melbourne, Accessible Rio de Janeiro. Free downloadable pdfs.
Access Guides – International
DisabledGo – Accessible guides and resources for the UK
Accessible Barcelona – Access guides for Barcelona and Catalonia
Access in Paris – Guide researched by Pauline Hephaistos Survey Projects
Global Access News – Links to access guides and travel providers worldwide
Europe for All – Portal for accessibility information for Europe
European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) – Directory for accessible suppliers and destinations in Europe
Amusement Parks
Disneyland – Services for Guests with Disabilities
Walt Disney World Services for Guests with Disabilities
Overview of Disney’s Access Service (DAS) Card
Disneyland Paris –
Services for Guests with Disabilities
Arts and Culture
VSA – The International Organization on Arts and Disability. Resources and listings of affiliates in the US and worldwide
Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium (CCAC)
Access Spaces – Links to Chicago-area cultural organizations with accessible offerings
Art Reach – Arts Accessibility Guide for Delaware Valley, PA
HAI – NYC arts non-profit with searchable “Access for All” database
Arts Line – Disability Access Information Service with information on 1000 arts venues across London, England
Ground Transportation
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center – Promotes the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Amtrak – Detailed “Special needs and accessibility” information online
To reserve accessible space: 800.872.7245 or 800.523.6590 (TTY)
BoltBus – Budget service in the Northeast using coaches that are 100% lift-equipped. Information or tickets by phone: 877.265.8287
Greyhound – Information on Personal Care Assistant (PCA) discount and accessible service
Lift-equipped bus reservations: 800-752-4841 or 800- 345-3109 (TTY)
Megabus – Budget travel on low-floor, double-deck buses
Accessible reservations: 877-462-6342
Trailways – Links to Trailways motorcoach affiliates nationwide
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Cruises
CLIA-Cruise Line International Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vessel Sanitation Program – Information for Cruise Ship Passengers
Vacations to Go – Searchable database for ship access features
Special Needs Group/Special Needs at Sea
– Wheelchair, scooter, oxygen and other special needs equipment rentals
Online Travel Information Publications
Emerging Horizons – Newsletter and blog edited by Candy Harrington as well as online resources and article on accessible destinations
Disability Horizons–Travel – Free newsletter and website that includes a section on travel
Disabled Travelers.com – Online resource for accessible travel information
Gimp On The Go – Online accessible travel publication including tips and resources
Disability Travel and Recreation Resources
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Life Center – Go to Search & Type “Travel”
Recreation / Adventure
Access Anything – Adventure travel for people with disabilities
National Parks: Accessible to Everyone – National Park Service guide to accessible trails, camping, picnic areas, services and programs
California State Parks, Accessible Features – Searchable database
Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program – Adaptive, accessible recreation in MA state parks
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – Nonprofit building accessible biking and trails across the US
TrailLink.com – Searchable database from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Wilderness Inquiry – Accessible adventure programs including paddling trips
Disabled Sports USA – National nonprofit with chapters in every region
National Ability Center – Outdoors sports and recreation in Park City, UT
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
National Sports Center for the Disabled
Access to Recreation – Adaptive recreational and sporting equipment
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Organizations
Mobility International USA – International exchange for people with disabilities
Paralyzed Veterans of America – Veterans association which sponsors many sport and recreation programs nationally
United Spinal Association – Veterans association with useful publications
