This infographic explains common legal terms that often appear in the news, such as court orders, injunctions, and stays. It breaks down each term in clear, easy-to-understand language, helping readers know what these legal actions mean and when they’re used. This infographic aims to make legal information more accessible for everyone.
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Air Carrier Access Act
By Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.
Air Carrier Access Act- Disability Travel Rights
The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (ACAA) is a United States law passed by Congress in 1986 and is found in the United States Code titled “Discrimination against handicapped individuals.”1 The ACAA prohibits commercial airlines from discriminating against passengers with disabilities during air travel. It requires air carriers to engage in consistent and nondiscriminatory treatment and to accommodate people with disabilities during air travel.
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Neha Banerji,
Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law) Trainee
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
