New program eases travel for disabled passengers

August 29, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Chicago strives to be the most accessible city in the world, and making a first impression on visitors often takes place at airports.

Recognizing some of the challenges travelers with disabilities deal with at airports, the Department of Aviation has created a program that aims to make traveling easy and enjoyable.

"For every traveler that travels through our airports, we want to make sure that their first impression and their last impression of our great city is one that says, 'Chicago knows how to do it right. Mayor Daley cares and Chicago cares,'" said Dept. of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie Andolino.

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