Disability Law : Ohio and Federal : Transportation

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provides: “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability … shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Applies in employment and housing contexts. There can be no discrimination in housing provided for the elderly and for disabiliites. Also, no discriminiation in subsidized housing. Also applies to mass transit.

Subtitle B of Title II of the ADA extends coverage to all public entities that provide public transportation, regardless of whether they receive Federal financial assistance. This section of the ADA establishes standards for the operation of public transit systems, including commuter and intercity rail.

The Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

US Dept of Transportation

NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN AIR TRAVEL.

Revised on 12/2/20 Dogs are now the only service animals allowed on planes. Included in 14 CFR Part 382

Airports that accept US Department of Transportation financial assistance must be accessible to persons with disabilities.

Rest areas, curb cuts, pedestrian passes and ramps that are built with federal financial assistance, must be accessible to persons with disabilities.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA)

Nondiscrimination and access to services on cruise ships.

New York Post 11/28/22