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Report on the Challenges of Air Transportation Experienced by People with Disabilities

2019
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Boarding an airplane is difficult for persons with mobility impairments and increases the risk of injury to both passengers and employees. Airplane seats are uncomfortable and lack the necessary support for many individuals with disabilities. Additionally, airplane restrooms can be inaccessible to wheelchair users. Potential solutions for these issues include the use of detachable plane seats or personal wheelchairs on board and an airplane redesign to provide additional restroom space. The number of service and emotional support animals being brought on airplanes have also increased substantially over the past few years. Passengers that travel with their service animals must contend with having to follow different rules for different airlines carriers and not having sufficient space for animals to be safe and comfortable.

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Ahkiya Allen; Catherine Berger; Katherine Brennan; Haley Brouwer; Peter Celeste; Monica Chanda; Joshua Damman; Kallista Dentice; Nicolet Elsbury; Hayley Engstrom; Eugene Ferrari; Jessica Franke; Connor Harrell; John Jaeger; Jaibir Khera; Brandon Lach; Mariah McDonald; Alexander Miller; Abhipri Mishra; Hailey Mueller; Haritha Ramadorai; Kassidy Scott; Lei Shen; Greer Smith; Tyler Villa; Jenna Walker; Bradley S. Duerstock

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