America at a glance: How do working-age adults with travel-limiting disabilities get around?

Authors

University of Montana Rural Institute, RTC:RuralFollow

Document Type

Research Brief

Publisher

University of Montana Rural Institute

Publication Date

5-2020

Disciplines

Demography, Population, and Ecology | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology

Abstract

Using data from the 2017 National Household Travel Survey, this research brief explores travel behaviors and characteristics of rural and urban people with disabilities. Summary findings: Rural people report a slightly higher rate of travel-related disability, and are also more likely to report being a driver. Urban people with disabilities are more likely to use other transportation options, like special transit services, reduced-fare taxi, or public transit. Overall, people with disabilities who are drivers report higher rates of employment and lower rates of poor health.

Keywords

rural, disability, independent living, community participation

Rights

© 2020 RTC:Rural

Granting Agency

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)

Acknowledgement

The contents of this fact sheet were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0002-01-00). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this fact sheet do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Project Number

90RTCP0002-01-00

Recommended Citation

Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities. (May 2020). America at a glance: How do working-age adults with travel-limiting disabilities get around? Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities.