Open Doors Organization

About UAIA
Universal Access in Aviation (UAIA), provides a unique opportunity for dialogue among key stakeholders in aviation around the world. UAIA sees representatives from airports, airlines, airline service companies, suppliers, government agencies and travelers with disabilities. This two-day conference, held biennially by Open Doors Organization since 2006, offers an open exchange of ideas and best practice solutions related to customer service and accessibility for air travelers with disabilities and older adults.

Universal Access in Aviation 2026

We are proud to announce that we will be hosting the 2026 UAIA Conference from November 3rd – 5th in Houston, Texas!

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are open for sponsorship opportunities. If interested, please complete the UAIA Sponsorship Form and send it to ericlipp@opendoorsnfp.org

Venue and Hotel

The conference will take place at the Omni Houston. There is a discounted group rate of $189 for conference attendees – book your room today! Omni Houston Discounted Rate

Registration

Early Bird Registration Rate – $500.00 – Ends May 1st

‘Click’ below to register!

Previous Events

UAIA 2024 Content

View the Agenda

Presentations:
Almudena Alcaide Raya, Accessrobots
Additional Content: Access Robots
Bill Boyer, JANA AMAI
Bill Harkness, Boeing
Candace Field, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Casey Reis, Gerald R Ford International Airport
Chelsea Rodriguez, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Chuck Sabin, Bluetooth
Jill McPherson, Port of Portland
Additional Content: Travelers are at the heart of the Port’s accessibility program
Laurel Van Horn, Open Doors Organization
Mark Cheminant, Salt Lake City International Airport
Meaghan Beever, Gensler
Phil Burke, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Ron Pettit, Royal Caribbean Group
Sarah Cox, Edmonton International Airport
Steven Nelson, Alaska Airlines
William Neece, Ozion

Thank you to our Sponsors!