Disabilities: Transportation and Parking Resources

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Automotive equipment and financing

Automotive safety for people with disabilities

Resources and information on automotive safety for people with disabilities from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Car and Van Modifications

Several resources on adaptive driving from the Spinal Cord Information Network.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA)

Information about financial assistance for those affected by spinal cord injuries.

Travis Roy Foundation for people with spinal cord injury

Information about grants available to paraplegics or quadriplegics paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury, which can be used for vehicle modifications and other purposes.

WisLoan Program

The WisLoan program offers loans for assistive technology. The loans help people buy equipment such as hearing aids, modified vehicles, wheelchairs and ramps.

Laws and regulations

ADA and Public Transportation

Information on the ADA and public transportation from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) website.

Air Carrier Access Act regulations (Word)

Rules on nondiscrimination on the basis of disability from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Disabled Parking License Plates

Information about disabled license plates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Includes information on vehicles and people who qualify, uses of the plates and how to apply,

Disabled Parking Identification Cards

Information about disabled parking identification cards from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Includes information on eligibility, how to apply, things you should know, and penalties for misuse.

Gas Station Assistance

Explanation of the equal access gas stations must provide to customers with disabilities from the U.S. Department of Justice, Disability Rights Section.

Over-the-road transportation

Amtrak

Link to the section of Amtrak's website that provides information on their services for people with disabilities. Includes information on making reservations, accessibility, meal service, etc.

Grey Hound Bus Company

Van Galder Bus Company

Public transportation

Wisconsin Transit Links

List of transit agencies in Wisconsin by county and city from the American Public Transportation Association.

Glossary

 
Last revised November 3, 2024