Innovative Solutions to Facilitate Accessibility for Airport Travelers with Disabilities
The airport industry has adopted specific design codes
in response to state and federal regulatory requirements—including the Americans with
Disabilities Act—to accommodate employees and travelers with disabilities. These design
codes include general architectural guidelines and technology adapted for transportation
facilities.
The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's
ACRP Research Report 210:
Innovative Solutions to Facilitate Accessibility for Airport Travelers with Disabilities
outlines innovative solutions to facilitate accessibility for passengers with a variety
of physical, sensory, and/or cognitive challenges.
The report includes additional materials, including case-study highlights in Appendix A, a user-needs survey in Appendix B, and
a Wayfinding Accessibility Audit Checklist, which also includes a separate introduction.
This Summary Last Modified On: 4/2/2020