ADA Distance Learning Session: Rights of Air Travelers with Disabilities and the Air Carriers Access Act

9/27/2016 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation (BAJA) and the Illinois ADA Project will host an ADA Distance Learning session on "Rights of Air Travelers with Disabilities and the Air Carriers Access Act". This webinar will focus on The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (ACAA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires air carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities. Join us as representatives of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) discuss the requirements of the ACAA as it applies to air carriers web sites and kiosks, service animals, animal relief areas, mobility device stowage, and more.

Speakers

• Livaughn Chapman Jr., Chief Aviation Civil Rights Compliance Branch Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Transportation
• Anne Hammond, Transportation Industry Consultant, U.S. Department of Transportation

Name

Certificate of Attendance

Units

1.5

To Register

The program is free to those who call and register. You must pre-register with the Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation prior to the training date in order to receive the dial-in number and pass code. Please contact the Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation at one of the following numbers:

(312) 793-0034 (Voice)

(312) 793-2406 (FAX)

(888) 614-2385 (TTY)

Reasonable Accommodations

If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation and specify what form of accommodation is needed at least two weeks prior to the training date.