Speaker Details

John P Benison
Federal Aviation Administration

John P Benison

John is responsible for ensuring full, affirmative implementation of civil rights, equal opportunity and diversity precepts within the FAA for over 47,000 employees and recipients of federal assistance. He is the principal advisor to the administrator concerning civil rights, equal opportunity, accessibility and diversity matters.
Day - 3 - Accessibility and assisted travel - 09:55 - 10:20

What's next for airport accessibility compliance oversight in the US?

Benison will provide insight into the Federal Aviation Administration's compliance oversight responsibilities and activities; his vision for airport compliance oversight and accessibility for the next five years; strategies the FAA will employ to get there; and his personal connection to airport accessibility and why ensuring airport terminal accessibility is imperative.

The audience will learn:

  • How the FAA ensures airport accessibility compliance with US accessibility laws and regulations
  • The FAA's vision for the next five years to ensure US airports are accessible for the traveling public
  • The strategies the FAA will employ to ensure US airports are accessible
  • Benison's personal connection to airport terminal accessibility and why compliance is critical