The Accessible Transport Archive
The campaign for accessible public transport has been at the forefront of the Disability rights movement since the 1980s - this archive documents the history of Accessible Transport.
The Accessible Transport Archive
Transport has always been one of the greatest barriers to participating in society for Disabled people. The campaign for accessible public transport has been at the forefront of the Disability rights movement since the 1980s, and continues to this day.
The Accessible Transport Archive is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to document the history of the Disabled community’s long battle to “boldly go where everyone else has gone before”.
Who runs the archive?
The archive is run by Transport for All, the disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can make the journeys we want, with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence.
Where would you like to go
View the collection
Our archive site will allow you to browse through our items, search based on keywords or type in anything which may match with text within our collections.
Oral histories
Dive into the voices of our community through our collection of oral history interviews. Each interview is a snapshot of a unique life, a distinct moment in time.
History of Transport for All
Transport For All has been championing the rights of disabled people and fighting for accessible transport for four decades. We’ve existed for longer than Transport For London!
How to
How to use the Archive
Find out how to browse the archive items, search by keywords, or type in anything which may match with text within the collections.
Language guidelines
Read about the language guidelines we use, to create a respectful and inclusive space for everyone who visits our archive.
Glossary
A glossary of key terms and definitions related to the history, development, and evolution of accessible transport.
