Transport Services: Publications and Resources

Summary: This Disabled World list of publications on paratransit and disability transport services offers a comprehensive collection of articles, papers, and resources covering various aspects of accessible transportation. These publications explore topics such as wheelchair-accessible vehicles, mobility scooters, adaptive driving equipment, and public transit accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The articles provide valuable insights into policy developments, technological advancements, and best practices in accessible transportation, making them useful for people with disabilities, seniors, caregivers, and policymakers. Many of the publications offer practical advice, research findings, and case studies that can help improve mobility and independence for those with physical limitations. The collection includes a mix of informative pieces, expert opinions, and scholarly works that contribute to a better understanding of disability transport services. It covers practical stuff - think wheelchair-accessible taxis, modified vans, and even the nitty-gritty of laws like the ADA - making it a go-to for understanding how transportation works for people with disabilities and seniors.

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Transport Services: Publications and Resources (52 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
MedicalRide: Non-emergency Medical Transportation for Disabled - MedicalRide	✓ ✓	2026/05/11 2026/05/15
Canada's Aging Population Signals Need for More Inclusive, Accessible Transportation System - Council of Canadian Academies		2017/12/14 2023/09/21
Conference on Autonomous Vehicles and the Disability Community - Auto Alliance		2017/10/27 2018/06/21
Ethical Debate On Self-Driving Cars and Decision Making Algorithms - University of Massachusetts Lowell		2017/10/09 2023/11/06
Car Dealerships to Provide Hand Controls for Test Drives for Disabled - Potter Handy		2017/08/03 2020/03/24
Vision for Accessible Transportation in Canada - Canadian Transportation Agency		2017/06/20
RidePIN Makes It Easier to Order Ride Sharing Transportation Services - RidePIN		2017/04/06 2018/04/30
Teleoperation and Autonomy Can Improve Mobility For Disabled Drivers - GATEway Project	✓ ✓	2017/01/04 2025/03/27
Disability Community and the Future of Autonomous Vehicles - United Spinal Association		2016/12/19 2018/06/21
Canadian Hearing Society and Uber Canada Partner to Promote Accessibility - Uber Canada - Canadian Hearing Society		2016/09/26
Health Care Transportation in Hopkins County, Kentucky - WellCare Health Plans, Inc.		2016/07/18 2023/10/09
Uber Settles Guide Dog Discrimination Lawsuit - NFB - National Federation of the Blind	✓ ✓	2016/04/30 2026/02/20
Accessibility: US Department of Transport Rules - Storm Interface		2015/08/21
Wheelchair Users Protest Uber's Discriminatory Practices - United Spinal Association		2015/08/02 2015/08/06
Transportation Key to Reintegration as Civilians for Returning Veterans - Mineta Transportation Institute		2014/11/18 2026/03/15
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association - Thomas C. Weiss		2014/05/05 2021/12/09
2014 Production Launch of Accessible MV-1 Vehicle - Ian C. Langtree		2014/03/12 2024/06/18
Renting a Wheelchair Van for Vacation - Ian C. Langtree		2013/04/08 2022/02/05
Vehicle Insurance and Mobility Adapted Vehicles - Thomas C. Weiss		2013/03/23 2020/09/25
What Self-Driving Vehicles Mean for Disabled - Ian C. Langtree		2012/10/01 2022/01/29
Renault Commitment to People with Disabilities - Renault		2012/07/08
Campaign Calls for Safer Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles - Disabled Motoring UK		2012/05/15 2021/09/10
50% of Senior Drivers Worry About No Longer Driving - AAA		2012/04/05
When Teens with Autism Want to Start Driving - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia		2012/01/09 2021/10/30
Don't be Selfish this Christmas - Stay Out of Disabled Parking Spaces - The Lively Crew Ltd		2011/12/13 2013/03/24
The Silver Tsunami of Aging Drivers - American Automobile Association (AAA)		2011/12/05
Monitoring Driver Health in Vehicles for Safer Transportation - Technische Universitaet Muenchen	✓ ✓	2011/11/05 2025/04/19
First Factory Built MV-1 Mobility Vehicle Rolls Off Production Line - Ian C. Langtree		2011/09/29 2024/06/18
Braun Honda Odyssey Wheelchair Accessible Van - The Braun Corporation	✓ ✓	2011/08/19 2026/03/12
Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) 2011 - 2021 - Reportlinker		2011/07/11
Addressing Mobility Needs of All Transportation Users - Transportation Needs		2011/06/24
Ford Vehicles Will Feature bold Fonts to Help Drivers Read Displays - Ford Motor Company		2011/06/22
Aging Baby Boomers to Face Poor Mobility Options - Transportation for America		2011/06/15
Senior Drivers Support Competency Test - University of Colorado Denver		2011/05/26
Older Driver Safety Bill - American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)		2011/05/07
Selecting Drivers for a Non Emergency Transportation Company - Michael Mellars		2011/04/28 2026/03/28
Location Based Emergency Roadside Assistance - AT&T Inc.		2011/04/18 2016/06/13
From Mobilise to Disabled Motoring UK - Disabled Motoring UK		2011/03/31
Apprentices Hand Over Modified Bus to Disabled Children - Disability Transport		2011/02/11
Checking Your Car for Winter - Reliable Driving Tips - British Columbia Automobile Association		2010/11/22
Seniors Feel Ignored by Auto Makers in the Design of Vehicles - RDA Group		2010/11/10 2013/08/01
The Mobility Resource: Adaptive Vehicle Equipment for Disability Access Solutions - The Mobility Resource	✓ ✓	2010/08/25 2025/08/11
Wheelchair Accessible Van Manufacturer Freedom Motors Invited to White House - Freedom Motors USA, Inc.		2010/08/24
Blind Driver Challenge Receives Top Graphical System Design Achievement Awards at NIWeek 2010 - National Federation of the Blind		2010/08/16 2013/08/01
ADA 20th Anniversary Debut of MV-1 Factory Built Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle - Ian C. Langtree		2010/07/20 2024/06/18
First Car That Can be Driven by the Blind - National Federation of the Blind		2010/07/02 2018/06/21
Custom Vehicle Transport of Persons with Medical Needs or Disability - Spartan Motors Inc.		2010/04/22
New York City Access-A-Ride Program Cost Saving Changes - United Spinal Association		2010/03/24 2024/06/18
Diesel Exhaust Fumes Associated with Lethargy - BioMed Central		2010/03/23 2013/06/04
Auto Access Seat for 2011 Toyota Sienna - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.		2010/01/11 2016/09/24
Chevrolet and GM to Incorporate a Safe Sound Alert for Electric Vehicles and Hybrids - National Federation of the Blind - General Motors		2009/11/25
IDEA Transportation and Special Education Law - JoAnn Collins		2009/02/04 2020/12/20

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