Background: Although access to reliable transportation is an essential component of quality
of life, young people with disabilities encounter many transportation-related obstacles …

The governance and provision of accessible transport services for students with disabilities
is complex and involves numerous stakeholders, from families and schools, to transport …

In common transportation planning practice and research, disability is largely mistreated and
oversimplified. This review essay identifies four shortcomings in US transportation planning …

Background: Barriers to public transportation quickly impact the ability of people with
disabilities to fully experience their community. Objective: A national survey of people with …

Purpose: Being able to travel independently, whether as a pedestrian or by taking public
transportation, is a critical element to maintaining quality of life and participation in the …

Background Individuals with physical disabilities face many challenges, especially with
mobility. Transportation plays a key role in an individual's health as it provides the access to …

[Excerpt] People with disabilities constitute a significant proportion of the poor in developing
countries. If internationally agreed targets on reducing poverty are to be reached, it is critical …

Background One of the major causes of social exclusion for people with developmental
disability (PDD) is the inability to access different activities due to inadequate transportation …

Access to transportation is essential for obtaining employment, education, healthcare, and
social interaction. Individuals who face difficulties in gaining this access are considered …

The United States is home to more than 54 million people with disabilities. This book looks
at public transit and transportation systems with a focus on new and emerging needs for …