The extent to which places and equipment, including transit vehicles, are barrier-free and can be used by people who have disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs.

An element of a structure or system that would enable people with different abilities to use the service or structure. For example, an entrance with a stairway that also has a ramp for people who use [..]

A device that communicates information about pedestrian timing in nonvisual format, such as audible tones, verbal messages, and/or vibrating surfaces. (Accessible Design for the Blind

The ADA of 1990 is a comprehensive civil rights law guaranteeing equal opportunity for people with disabilities in employment; public transportation; and public accommodations. Under the ADA, all prog [..]

Paratransit service that is required as part of the ADA to complement, or serve in addition to, already available fixed-route transit service. ADA complementary paratransit services are only required [..]

Published by the U.S. Access Board, these serve as a minimum baseline for design, construction and alteration of buildings and facilities relevant to ADA standards. These guidelines for accessibility [..]

The varying intensity of sounds. Sounds that vary getting louder or softer may be distracting to some riders, especially for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The act of determining the value, importance or size of something.

An incorporated non-profit professional association of travel training instructors and travel trainers.

Related to or experienced through hearing.