Easterseals Project Action is pleased to offer the following webinars and workshops. Check back often as a variety of accessible transportation related topics will be covered throughout the year. We also offer customized remote or in-person training opportunities. If you are interested in receiving a quote for customized, private training, fill out a training request form.
Virtual Webinars and Workshops
See the Determining ADA Paratransit Eligibility Workshop , the ESPA University Virtual Workshop, the ADA Etiquette, Communication, and Bus Operator Assistance Workshop, and the Etiquette & Effective Communication with People with Disabilities for Call Center Staff Workshop pages for information on these popular professional development opportunities. The dates and times for scheduled workshops are below. Each person participating must register separately.
2026 Webinars and Workshops
JUNE
Title: Innovation, Engagement, and Spontaneity – Yes, we are Talking about Paratransit Service! (webinar)
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 2:00pm–3:30pm ET/1:00pm-2:30pm CT/12:00pm-1:30pm MT/11:00am-12:30am PT
Registration Fee: FREE
Description: Join Easterseals Project Action and a panel of national experts for a lively and interactive dialogue about new paratransit delivery models. These delivery modes create efficiency for agencies and importantly, choice for riders. Webinar participants will:
- Learn about agency considerations in moving from traditional to not-so-traditional paratransit delivery models.
- Hear from national disability and transportation industry leaders about the outcomes and impacts of creating on-demand and rider choice programs; and
- Listen to the important voices in this dialogue – riders with disabilities, about the opportunities and challenges that these new models create.
Panelists Include:
- Judy L. Shanley, Ph.D., National Director, Transportation and Mobility, Easterseals, Moderator
- Namecca Parker, General Manager of NJ TRANSIT Access Link Paratransit division.
- Chris Pangilinan, Transit Executive and Consultant
- Alex Elegudin, National Accessible Transportation Advocate
- Joined by riders sharing their experiences including opportunities and challenges related to traditional and innovative paratransit
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this webinar on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Webinar materials and the connection link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the webinar.
Title: Wheelchairs, Mobility Devices, and the ADA (webinar)
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm ET/11:00am-1:00pm CT/10:00am-12:00pm MT/9:00am-11:00am PT
Registration Fee: $50 (credit card payment is required)
Description: Public transportation agencies regularly pose questions to ESPA about accommodating a wide range of mobility devices, including devices that were not originally designed as wheelchairs but are being used by individuals with disabilities for mobility. You asked, we are answering. This webinar provides a practical overview of ADA requirements related to wheelchair transportation, securement, and service delivery in challenging situations. Participants will examine how federal regulations define wheelchairs and other mobility devices, when oversized wheelchairs must be accommodated and operator responsibilities when assisting passengers who use large or heavy mobility devices while balancing accessibility, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Topics to Be Covered:
- ADA definitions of wheelchairs and other mobility devices
- Accommodating devices that were not originally designed as wheelchairs but are being used for mobility
- Requirements for transporting oversized wheelchairs
- Operator assistance responsibilities
- Addressing situations involving heavy mobility devices and passenger safety
- Practical scenarios and frequently misunderstood ADA requirements
- Policies and procedures to support consistent ADA compliance
Title: 10 Steps to Starting a Travel Training Program (webinar)
Date: June 25, 2026
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm ET/11:00am-1:00pm CT/10:00am-12:00pm MT/9:00am-11:00am PT
Registration Fee: $50 (credit card payment is required)
Description: This webinar is designed to help organizations develop and implement successful travel training programs. This session outlines key steps, from identifying community needs and securing funding to recruiting travel trainers and marketing the program. It provides valuable insights into best practices, stakeholder engagement, and program administration to ensure individuals, including people with disabilities and older adults, gain the skills needed for independent travel on public transportation.
Title: Successfully Dealing with Annoying People (webinar)
Date: June 30, 2026
Time: 12:00pm–1:30pm ET/11:00am-12:30pm CT/10:00am-11:30am MT/9:00am-10:30am PT
Registration Fee: $50 (credit card payment is required)
Description: Have you ever said, “That person drives me crazy!”? Has anyone ever said that about you? We all have people in our lives who pose challenges. However, people can’t drive you crazy if you don’t give them the keys. This webinar will provide ideas and concrete practices that you can implement immediately. These proven techniques will assist you in getting along better in your professional and personal relationships. There will always be difficult people, but this fresh perspective on dealing with them can change your life starting now!
NOTE: A minimum of 10 registrants is required. If we have not reached 10 registrants by one week before the workshop, it will be cancelled and you will received a refund for your registration fee. Payment must be made by credit card. Visit Projectaction.com/ESPA-Refund-Policy/ for information on Easterseals Project Action refund policies. The workshops will not be recorded. No refunds or make-up sessions will be offered for those that miss sessions. You will not receive a completion certificate unless you participate in the entire workshop. Participants must have access to the internet and the ability to access zoom to participate.