JetBlue's [JBLU] impending use of the new Embraer [ERJ] 190 is causing some headaches in the disability community. Under federal regulations, any plane capable of carrying 100 passengers must provide space on board for passengers to stow a closeable wheelchair. "Unlike our Airbus fleet, however, the dimensions of the new fleet of E-190s will not permit a folded, standard-size adult wheelchair to be stowed within the cabin, even if JetBlue were to block a row of seats as it does on the A320. The dimensions of a single row of two seats cannot accommodate the DOT-defined standard-size adult wheelchair in any stowage configuration," JetBlue stated in its application. JetBlue wants to put the wheelchairs in the cargo hold. In soliciting comment on the application, two major organizations that represents the disabled opposed JetBlue's application and a third offers limited support. The Paralyzed Veterans of America oppose JetBlue request. Furthermore, the group is dumbfounded that space could not be designed into a new airplane that could handle a stowable wheelchair. However, the United Spinal Association suggested that it is more important to maintain accessibility to the bulkhead seats, which have extra leg room to better accommodate a wide range of travelers with disabilities. The group said it would be preferable to stow the wheelchairs in the cargo hold rather than lose access to any of the four bulkhead seats. OST-04-19626 >>Cases may be found on the DOT Web docket at http://dmses.dot.gov.<<