The Department of Transportation is aiming  to improve accessibility of airplane restrooms for people with disabilities. Airplane restrooms are currently too small for people  who use wheelchairs.  While the change wouldn't be immediate, under the proposal, beginning with airplanes delivered three years after the rule takes affect, airlines would have to take certain measures to make restrooms accessible.

The rule proposal would also improve in-flight entertainment for passengers who have hearing and visual impairments.  It recommends that carriers be required to offer in-flight entertainment in closed-captioned and audio-described versions. 

The Department of Transportation is expected to begin the rulemaking process for the proposal in July.

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