Home Transportation Driving a car is an important part of everyday life, especially if you live in the suburbs or in a rural location. For this reason, using a motor vehicle, whether it is as the driver or a passenger in the family car or van is an important part of using a wheelchair. Urban residents and those with jobs and interests in cities are big supporters of public transportation.
Public transportation is a means of transportation for many people who use wheelchairs.
Here are some resources that will help you find out about adaptive driving evaluation and equipment. There are also some links that connect to information about the laws that regulate access to public transportation. The Transportation Research Board Transportation Research Board Wheelchair Standards Homepage Link to Transportation Discussion Link to accessible van rentals located in the Travel Section of WheelchairNet. Includes resources for increasing accessiblity of trains, train stations, paratransit, motor coaches, etc. Databases, forums, publications, etc.