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Air Carrier Access Act
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The Air Carrier Access Act, signed October 2, 1986, "prohibits discrimination in air transportation by domestic and foreign air carriers against qualified individuals with physical or mental impairments. Requirements address a wide range of issues including boarding assistance and certain accessibility features in newly built aircraft and new or altered airport facilities." [1]
References
- A Guide to Disability Rights Laws U.S. Department of Justice. September, 2005. Accessed on February 5, 2008.
- A Chronology of Dates Significant in the Background, History and Development of the Department of TransportationU.S. Department of Transportation. Accessed on February 5, 2008.
