Learn how paratransit provides accessible transport for people with disabilities and older adults, including adapted vehicles, service types, and ADA standardshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/en-usThu, 06 Aug 2026 20:13:09 GMTTransportExamines how non-emergency medical transportation barriers, unclear pricing, and limited wheelchair access affect patients with disabilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/medical-transportation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/medical-transportation.phpMon, 11 May 2026 11:41:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportAdapting the Canadian transportation system for older travellers will benefit people of all age ranges and abilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/signals.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/signals.phpThu, 14 Dec 2017 12:01:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportNational Federation of the Blind and automakers host conference on autonomous vehicles and the disability community - Diverse group of attendees focus on accessibility of autonomous vehicles for the disabledhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/auto-alliance.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/auto-alliance.phpFri, 27 Oct 2017 11:25:31 GMTDisabled WorldTransportShould your self-driving car protect you at all costs, or should it steer you into a ditch, potentially causing serious injury, to avoid hitting a school bushttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/self-driving.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/self-driving.phpMon, 09 Oct 2017 13:21:00 GMTDisabled WorldAdaptive DrivingThe U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, ruled that drivers who use hand controls have an equal right to test drive vehicles before purchasing themhttps://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/dealerships.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/dealerships.phpThu, 03 Aug 2017 18:36:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportCanadian Transportation Agency Chair and CEO shares his vision for accessible transportation in Canadahttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/cta.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/cta.phpTue, 20 Jun 2017 13:01:10 GMTDisabled WorldTransportRidePIN ride sharing service does not require a Smart-phone or data plan and makes transportation accessibility easier, safer and more reliablehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/ridepin.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/ridepin.phpThu, 06 Apr 2017 14:43:29 GMTDisabled WorldTransportDemonstration of teleoperated autonomous vehicle service for people with reduced mobility successfully completed as part of GATEway project led by TRLhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/teleoperation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/teleoperation.phpWed, 04 Jan 2017 10:42:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportUnited Spinal attends introductory meeting for Autonomous Vehicles community to meet stakeholders in the disability communityhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/autonomous.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/autonomous.phpMon, 19 Dec 2016 07:58:56 GMTDisabled WorldTransportUber Canada and Canadian Hearing Society announce formal partnership to expand employment opportunities and accessibility for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing across Canadahttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/uber-ca.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/uber-ca.phpMon, 26 Sep 2016 09:24:48 GMTDisabled WorldTransportHopkins County residents over 18 can use vouchers to be reimbursed for rides within Hopkins County to medical appointments not covered by PACS Medicaid contracthttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/hc.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/hc.phpMon, 18 Jul 2016 09:18:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportUber settles first nationwide class-action lawsuit over discrimination against blind riders who use guide dogs, brought by the National Federation of the Blindhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/uber-blind.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/uber-blind.phpSat, 30 Apr 2016 14:46:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportNew navigation keypads featuring integrated illuminated audio jack and audio processor help kiosk and self-service applications comply with accessibility regulationshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/dot.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/dot.phpFri, 21 Aug 2015 10:21:45 GMTDisabled WorldTransportUnited Spinal Association, Taxis For All Campaign and wheelchair user advocates call on Uber to end discriminatory practices and start serving disabled personshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/uber.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/uber.phpSun, 02 Aug 2015 12:38:52 GMTDisabled WorldTransportTransit-oriented development may provide viable option for veterans with disability to help meet post-service needs independently and successfullyhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/reintegration.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/reintegration.phpTue, 18 Nov 2014 09:33:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportNMEDA is a non-profit trade association dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipmenthttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/nmeda.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/nmeda.phpMon, 05 May 2014 14:40:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportMobility Ventures LLC launches production of 2014 MV-1 universally accessible vehicle with vehicles currently being processed for shipment to its nationwide MV-1 dealer networkhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/mv1production.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/mv1production.phpWed, 12 Mar 2014 09:12:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportInformation and policies you should know before renting wheelchair accessible vehicles for weekend getaways or vacationshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/van-rental.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/van-rental.phpMon, 08 Apr 2013 12:48:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportADA prohibits automobile insurance companies from refusing to sell car insurance to drivers with disabilities or charge them higher premiums however some insurance companies use a loophole to raise rateshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/vehicle-insurance.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/vehicle-insurance.phpSat, 23 Mar 2013 17:59:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportInformation on autonomous vehicles and how driver-less cars could provide a level of freedom previously unobtainable to people with disabilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/autonomous-vehicles.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/autonomous-vehicles.phpMon, 01 Oct 2012 13:56:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportRenault Tech annually manufactures more than 1000 vehicles for people with reduced mobilityhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/renault.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/renault.phpSun, 08 Jul 2012 12:27:43 GMTDisabled WorldTransportNo Compromises safety campaign will urge buyers of wheelchair accessible cars to demand sled testing certificates to check a vehicle is as safe as possiblehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/safer-vehicles.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/safer-vehicles.phpTue, 15 May 2012 10:24:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportNearly half of senior drivers worry about losing their freedom and mobilityhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/seniors-driving.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/seniors-driving.phpThu, 05 Apr 2012 14:41:07 GMTDisabled WorldTransportStudy investigates driving as it relates to teens with high functioning autism disorder found two-thirds of teenagers who are of legal driving age in their state are currently driving or plan to drivehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/driving.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/driving.phpMon, 09 Jan 2012 16:11:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportDisabled Motoring UK are appealing to shoppers to not be selfish when they park their cars in retail areas and ensure disabled parking provisions are not compromisedhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/selfish.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/selfish.phpTue, 13 Dec 2011 11:43:45 GMTDisabled WorldTransportBaby boomers turning 65 this year will be driving the silver tsunami says the American Automobile Association AAAhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/senior-drivers.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/senior-drivers.phpMon, 05 Dec 2011 13:01:54 GMTDisabled WorldTransportExplores how in-vehicle health monitoring can detect driver health issues, boosting safety for seniors, disabled individuals, and those with medical conditionshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/health-system.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/health-system.phpSat, 05 Nov 2011 10:43:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportMV-1 is the first mobility vehicle factory built and assembled which meets or exceeds vehicle guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Acthttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/MV-1-production.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/MV-1-production.phpThu, 29 Sep 2011 14:59:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportBraun Corporation's 2011 Honda Odyssey Entervan wheelchair accessible conversion offers driving freedom, safety, and reliability for wheelchair usershttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/honda-odyssey-van.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/honda-odyssey-van.phpFri, 19 Aug 2011 09:11:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportLEVs are propelled by an electric motor that uses an energy storage device such as a battery or fuel cell has two or three wheels and typically weighs less than 100kghttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/lev.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/lev.phpMon, 11 Jul 2011 13:36:07 GMTDisabled WorldTransportComplete streets legislation requires consideration be given to the access and mobility needs of all users of our transportation networkhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/transportation-needs.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/transportation-needs.phpFri, 24 Jun 2011 08:26:57 GMTDisabled WorldTransportFord vehicles will feature wider bolder fonts within vehicle controls and interface screens for easier legibility for seniors and vision impairedhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/ford-fonts.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/ford-fonts.phpWed, 22 Jun 2011 09:38:15 GMTDisabled WorldTransportBy 2015 more than 15.5 million Americans 65 and older will live in communities where public transportation service is poor or non-existenthttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/aging-boomers.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/aging-boomers.phpWed, 15 Jun 2011 14:49:47 GMTDisabled WorldTransportMajority of elderly drivers surveyed supported mandatory retesting of drivers based on agehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/competence.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/competence.phpThu, 26 May 2011 13:11:30 GMTDisabled WorldTransportTransportation planners and engineers have yet to begin addressing the needs of older Americans in their street planninghttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/safety-bill.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/safety-bill.phpSat, 07 May 2011 11:28:49 GMTDisabled WorldTransportKey Factors To Consider When Selecting Drivers For Non Emergency Transportation Companieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/transport-drivers.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/transport-drivers.phpThu, 28 Apr 2011 14:54:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportMobile location technology is playing a new role in the evolution of emergency roadside assistancehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/roadside-emergencies.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/roadside-emergencies.phpMon, 18 Apr 2011 14:18:02 GMTDisabled WorldTransportDisabled Motoring UK is the new name for Mobilise the charity who campaign on behalf of people with disabilities in the UKhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/disabled-motoring.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/disabled-motoring.phpThu, 31 Mar 2011 16:49:53 GMTDisabled WorldTransportModified bus donated by apprentices from Jaguar Land Rover Dealer Apprenticeship scheme will be handed over to a Warwickshire-based projecthttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/modified-bus.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/modified-bus.phpFri, 11 Feb 2011 13:18:48 GMTDisabled WorldTransportHints and tips for preparing and maintaining your car for reliability and safety during the winter monthshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/driving-tips.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/driving-tips.phpMon, 22 Nov 2010 13:18:51 GMTDisabled WorldTransportNeeds related to unintended acceleration and greater fuel efficiency top the list of needs drivers want addressed in the design of future vehicleshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/vehicle-design.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/vehicle-design.phpWed, 10 Nov 2010 17:52:41 GMTDisabled WorldTransportNetwork of mobility experts offers wheelchair accessible vans, lifts, driving controls, and adaptive equipment with GM rebates up to $1,000 for safer travelhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/mobility-resource.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/mobility-resource.phpWed, 25 Aug 2010 14:56:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportFreedom Motors introduced the U.S. to the first rear-entry wheelchair accessible minivan conversionhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/freedom-motors.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/freedom-motors.phpTue, 24 Aug 2010 13:24:36 GMTDisabled WorldTransportAutonomous vehicle that allows a blind driver to navigate control speed and avoid collision while traversing a closed driving coursehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/blind-driver-challenge.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/blind-driver-challenge.phpMon, 16 Aug 2010 12:30:55 GMTDisabled WorldTransportThe Vehicle Production Group showcases MV-1 first mobility vehicle at The National Council on Independent Living Conferencehttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/wheelchair-vehicle.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/wheelchair-vehicle.phpTue, 20 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportFirst street vehicle equipped with technology allowing a blind person to drive independentlyhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/blind-driving.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/blind-driving.phpFri, 02 Jul 2010 15:52:30 GMTDisabled WorldTransportSpartan Chassis Showcases Custom Vehicle Module to Assist Transport of Persons with Medical Needs and Disabilitieshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/disability-vehicle.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/disability-vehicle.phpThu, 22 Apr 2010 13:43:41 GMTDisabled WorldTransportProposed Access-A-Ride cuts will have negative impact on individuals with disabilities in New York Cityhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/access-a-ride.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/access-a-ride.phpWed, 24 Mar 2010 18:32:00 GMTDisabled WorldTransportBreathing diesel exhaust during pregnancy is associated with sluggishness in offspringhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/diesel-fumes.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/diesel-fumes.phpTue, 23 Mar 2010 17:53:06 GMTDisabled WorldTransportToyota Auto Access Seat designed for use in the 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan for people with a disabilityhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/auto-access-seat-toyota.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/auto-access-seat-toyota.phpMon, 11 Jan 2010 14:50:50 GMTDisabled WorldTransportGeneral Motors and National Federation of the Blind to identify safe level of sound to alert the blind and other pedestrianshttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/sound-alert-electric-cars.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/sound-alert-electric-cars.phpWed, 25 Nov 2009 14:05:32 GMTDisabled WorldTransportDiscusses what the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires as far as transportation for your child with a disability or autismhttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/education-law-transportation.phphttps://www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/education-law-transportation.phpWed, 04 Feb 2009 20:16:00 GMTDisabled World