The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.

This guide brings the reader information on the latest in good practice regarding improving transport accessibility for all users.

This publication sets out key principles and guidelines for making all transport modes and related infrastructure more accessible. In addition, it provides examples and illustrations of good practice from many different countries.

Guide to making transport accessible for people with disabilities.

The United States is home to more than 54 million people with disabilities. This book looks at public transit and transportation systems with a focus on new and emerging needs for individuals with disabilities, including the elderly. The book covers the various technologies, policies, and programs that researchers and transportation stakeholders are exploring or putting into place. Examples of innovations are provided, with close attention to inclusive solutions that serve the needs of all transportation users.

This report on the mobility needs and safety problems of ageing populations dispels many of the myths and misperceptions commonly held regarding elderly road users, and offers policy and research recommendations to provide for their safe, lifelong mobility.

This seminar on transportation accessibility provided a forum for exchange of experiences on matters related to transportation for people with disabilities. Objectives were to provide an opportunity for experts to exchange information and experience on ways to improve accessibility, compare and contrast practices in North America and Europe, and review developments, trends, initiatives and areas for future collaboration. Exhibits included displays of accessible services and technologies, including converted vans, lifting equipment and buses. Papers discuss policy positions, policy application, legislation and regulatory framework, accessibility technologies (visual communication & automatic station stop announcement system for transit vehicles and stations platforms, accessible taxis, driver hand controls, mobiloop vehicular hearing assistance system for the hard of hearing), consultation-motivation options (planning accessible transportation, seniors and disabilities), and program initiatives (integration, R&D, and Program for transportation of the mobility disadvantaged in rural Manitoba).