Why Accessible Air Travel is Essential for Muscular Dystrophy Families

The Air Carrier Access Act states:

• Strengthen enforcement to include the protection of the right of passengers with handicaps and to provide a recourse when rights are violated;
• Ensure airplanes are designed to accommodate people with disabilities including effective and safe deplaning and boarding;
• Provide better stowage options for assistant devices;
• Improve seating accommodations;
• Watch for spaces or disruptions in air travel service;
• Compel the U.S. Access board to administer a study to find ways those with disabilities can be contained through cabin wheelchair restraint systems.