Share Your Experiences with Accessible Transportation!
The National Council on Independent Living is currently conducting research on our members’ experiences with transportation, and we are seeking information from individuals who have struggled to gain access to accessible transportation. We are looking for several compelling stories to help us mobilize around issues of vehicle accessibility and autonomous vehicles.
While we will be advocating for a comprehensive approach to accessibility, right now we are looking specifically for stories related to the following:
The National Council on Independent Living is currently conducting research on our members’ experiences with transportation, and we are seeking information from individuals who have struggled to gain access to accessible transportation. We are looking for several compelling stories to help us mobilize around issues of vehicle accessibility and autonomous vehicles.
While we will be advocating for a comprehensive approach to accessibility, right now we are looking specifically for stories related to the following:
- Buying and modifying a vehicle for wheelchair access.
- Arranging accessible ridesharing (Uber and Lyft).
- Interface access and needs for blind and D/deaf individuals.
- How wheelchair users manage public transportation (fixed route, paratransit and other modes). Specifically: What your thoughts are about the service? How does it affect your ability to get out in the community?