The official sources we rely on when researching our guides. Bookmark this page — these are the authoritative references behind accessible travel in the US and beyond.
Air travel
- TSA screening for travelers with disabilities and medical conditions — what to expect at US airport security with medical devices, medications, and mobility aids.
- US Department of Transportation: Airline Passengers with Disabilities — your rights on US airlines under the Air Carrier Access Act.
Hotels and lodging
- ADA requirements for places of lodging — what “accessible” legally means for US hotels, set out in the Department of Justice’s ADA guidance for places of transient lodging.
National parks and the outdoors
- National Park Service Accessibility — accessibility information across US national parks.
- USGS Access Pass — free lifetime pass to US federal recreation areas for citizens with a permanent disability.
Disability rights and information
- ADA National Network — information and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We link to these sources throughout our guides. If an official link above ever breaks, please tell us via our contact page and we’ll fix it.