Choose Your Language
Power Events

Amtrak Requests Public Feedback on Accessibility of Long Distance Trains

August 15, 2023 | by sau1admin

Amtrak logo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aug. 7, 2023

Amtrak Requests Public Feedback on Accessibility of Long Distance Trains

Public meeting with live streaming available on Aug. 30

WASHINGTON – Amtrak is committed to procuring a modern fleet to operate on its Long Distance route network that will improve the rider experience for customers with mobility disabilities. Public feedback on the future of accessible train travel is requested and Amtrak has made available options to provide comment online and to attend a public meeting in-person or virtually.

Amtrak has a website where the public can submit feedback and/or register to participate , either in-person or virtually. Details are below.

WHO: Amtrak officials

WHAT: Public Meeting

WHEN: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET; Wednesday, Aug. 30

WHERE: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave.; Washington, DC, 20001

RSVP: Register for in-person attendance at the website by Aug. 25, 2023. Virtual attendance registration is available at the website until Aug. 30, 2023.

About Amtrak®

For more than 50 years, Amtrak has connected America and modernized train travel. Offering a safe, environmentally efficient way to reach more than 500 destinations across 46 states and parts of Canada, Amtrak provides travelers with an experience that sets a new standard. Book travel, check train status, access your eTicket and more through the Amtrak app. Learn more at Amtrak.com and connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Latest Posts

Sep

29

Starting And Strengthening A Self Advocacy Group

Date Fri. Sept. 29 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Fri. Sept. 29 10am to 12pm For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Rita anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

13

Power Talk with ODP!

Date Fri. Oct. 13 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Fri. Oct. 13 10 am to 12pm Join us to talk about services, issues, and Covid.


Call or email us with your questions

and comments, and we'll share t…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

4

Let's Speak Up!

Date Oct. 4, 2023 11am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Location Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212

When? Oct. 4, 2023 11am to 12pm Where?Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Who?Open to the Public. People with disabilities
and their g…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

3

Let's Speak Up!

Date Tues. Oct. 3 2023, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Tues. Oct. 3 10 to 11:30am For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

5

Let's Speak Up!

Date Thurs. Oct. 5 2023, 1 to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Thurs. Oct. 5 1 to 2:30pm For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

17

All About Your Life - Choice and Control

Date Tues. Oct. 17 2023, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Tues. Oct. 17 10 to 11:30am For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

19

All About Your LIfe - Choice and Control

Date Thurs. Oct. 19 2023, 1 to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Thurs. Oct. 19 1 to 2:30pm For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day o…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

24

All About Our Wellness!

Date Tues. Oct. 24 2023, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Tues. Oct. 24 10 to 11:30am For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

26

All About Our Wellness!

Date Thurs. Oct. 26 2023, 1 to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Thurs. Oct. 26 1 to 2:30pm For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day o…

Click on the event title to read more


Oct

10

All About Jobs!

Date Tues. Oct. 10 2023, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Tues. Oct. 10 10 to 11:30am For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of…

Click on the event title to read more


Knowledge is power, use it to connect with us!

Learn more about Self Advocates United as 1’s (SAU1) work, being a self advocate, and
speaking up for people’s rights

You can reach us in lots of ways. It’s easy!

Mail Us

SAU1
984 Water St.
PO Box 297
Meadville PA 16335

Email SAU1 at info@sau1.org.
Give Rita at SAU1 a call at 724 588 2378.

Contact Form

You can also fill out and submit the contact form below.

We will connect with you as soon as possible.

Attend an Event

Check out our events, and come to them if you can!

Follow Us

Like us on Facebook!
Search for @SAU1PA

Follow us on Twitter!
Search for @speakupSAU1

Power up our work! Donate Now

Your donation supports our mission: to support the self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in our communities and in people’s lives.

Self Advocates United as 1 is a non-profit organization. As a 501c3, your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.