U.S. Access Board to host Sept. 22 public briefing on study on the feasibility of wheelchair securement systems on planes

The inability to use one’s wheelchair on airplanes makes air travel very difficult, if not impossible, for many people with disabilities. Among other challenges, it requires multiple transfers between boarding chairs and aircraft seats, posing injury risks. To address these challenges, the U.S. Access Board commissioned a study to assess the feasibility of equipping aircraft with securement systems so that passengers can remain in their wheelchairs on flights. They will host a public briefing on the final report on Wed., Sept. 22nd from 10 a.m. - Noon PST featuring a briefing on the two-year research study that focused on the design, engineering, and safety requirements for equipping aircraft with securement systems for wheelchairs. You may register for this free presentation HERE.

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, conducted this study featuring Study Committee Members, including Committee Chair Dr. Alan M. Jette.