Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), through its Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley, released a statement applauding the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024. The legislation includes provisions aimed at improving the air travel experience for people with disabilities, particularly wheelchair users. PVA commends the leadership of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation committees, as well as Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Dina Titus, for their work to enhance aircraft and airport accessibility. The bill includes measures such as increased training requirements for airline personnel and their contractors who assist wheelchair users and stow their assistive devices, improved complaint processes, and continued studies on the ability to fly in a wheelchair. PVA believes that this bipartisan support will continue as both the organization and Congress work to ensure that the Air Carrier Access Act fully protects the civil rights of all passengers with disabilities.
Paralyzed Veterans Applaud FAA Reauthorization Act for Enhancing Air Travel for Disabled Passengers
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