Metro is Accessible Project

What is the Metro is Accessible Project?

Metro is Accessible is a public awareness outreach campaign created to provide information about accessibility features to current and potential Metro customers as well as the public at-large. The outreach project is targeted to audiences of people with disabilities and disability advocacy organizations, as well as social service agencies.

Metro is Accessible includes a Speakers Bureau, bus and rail system orientation sessions, as well as a Public Service Announcement (PSA) poster campaign to spread the message throughout the communities we serve.

Another aspect of the Metro is Accessible project is the Train the Travel Trainer Workshops, which allow travel trainers and orientation and mobility trainers to incorporate the Metro system orientation into their existing travel training programs.

Metro System Orientation Sessions

To further assist our customers with disabilities with using the Metro system for travel all around the region, we offer orientation sessions on our Metrorail and Metrobus systems to provide hands-on learning. These orientation sessions are available one-on-one or in a group atmosphere. During the orientations, you will learn everything from how to locate Metrobus stops and Metrorail stations to purchasing a farecard and navigating the system. To schedule an orientation, please call 202/962-1558.

Speakers Bureau

The Metro is Accessible Speakers Bureau consists of Metro employees and volunteers who donate their time to speak with groups on the accessibility features of the Metro system. These volunteers are available to meet with groups interested in learning more. Please call 202/962-1558 to schedule a speaker for your next meeting.