People with Disabilities (MOPD) have convened a new advisory group aimed at optimizing accessibility features at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The Airport Advisory Committee brings together 10 members of government and advocacy groups to seek input from travelers with disabilities and identify opportunities for removing barriers, expanding accessibility features and making it easier to access Chicago’s airports. One of the newest airport accessibility enhancements opened this past month: a new fully equipped, accessible bathroom which makes O’Hare the first airport in North America to offer this level of service for disabled passengers. The Committee will look at ways to remove physical barriers, communications barriers, creating additional wayfinding signage, as well as the need for increased staff training.  In addition to the City of Chicago, a list of members of the new Committee include Access Living; ADA Great Lakes Center; Chicago Community Trust; Chicago Lighthouse; Equip for Equality; Helen Keller Center for the Deaf and Blind; Illinois Commerce Commission; and State of Illinois