Are U.S. Airlines and Airports Accessible to the Disability Community? Some Empirical Evidence and Policy Reflections: HDI’s What’s New in Inclusion Research Conversation Series

Presenters: Walt Bower, PhD, Preservice Training Coordinator, UK Human Development Institute and Phillip Rumrill, PhD, CRC, Director of Research, UK Human Development Institute

During this session, Dr. Bower and Dr. Rumrill will:

• Describe federal policies that regulate accessibility in U.S. airports and airlines

• Discuss the rights of individuals with disabilities during air travel

• Present a trendline analysis of the air travel experiences of people with disabilities since the effectuation of the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986

This event is sponsored by HDI’s Research and Evaluation Committee