[Travelandtourism] DOT's Proposed Website Accessibility Rule

[cheryl echevarria]

DOT's Proposed Website Accessibility Rule

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) recently released a notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require large travel agencies to 
upgrade their websites and mobile applications to be accessible to disabled 
air travelers. A travel agency that is classified as a "large travel agency" 
will likely see a significant economic impact on its business as a result of 
this rule. Agencies earning less than $3.5 million per year in revenue (not 
sales) will not have to amend their websites, but those that offer web-based 
fares or other amenities will be required to provide them to disabled 
passengers in an offline environment in certain circumstances. Through this 
webinar, ASTA is soliciting vital agency feedback to share with the DOT.


To all:

Since Cheryl Echevarria is part of ASTA, I will be attending this webinar, 
to all us members, and I will represent the BLIND on this issue and others 
to come.


Leading the Way in Independent Travel!

Cheryl Echevarria
http://www.echevarriatravel.com
631-456-5394
reservations at echevarriatravel.com

Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Superior Travel, located in 
Baldwin, NY. www.superiortravel.com