Description:
Join us for this session on ensuring compliance with accessibility standards in public transportation. This session will provide an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its non-discrimination mandates. We’ll delve into the specifics of fixed-route transit systems, covering essential aspects such as wheelchair securement, bus stop accessibility, and wheelchair boarding procedures to ensure an inclusive experience for all passengers. Additionally, we’ll explore paratransit services, focusing on age limits, personal care assistants (PCAs), no-show policies, service beyond the curb and other accessibility considerations for both modes including reasonable modifications to enhance accessibility and meet the needs of all riders. This session is designed for transit operators, accessibility coordinators, and anyone involved in ensuring transportation services meet ADA requirements.
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 12:00pm–3:00pm ET/11:00am-2:00pm CT/10:00am-1:00pm MT/9:00am-12:00pm PT
Instructor: Kristi McLaughlin, Easterseals Project Action Consultant
Registration Fee: $75 (Payment must be made by credit card)
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this workshop when 40 participants have registered or on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 whichever occurs first. NOTE: Every participant must register individually and pay a registration fee.
Description:
This virtual workshop provides transit professionals and managers with the information and tools to develop a comprehensive approach to conducting accurate paratransit eligibility determinations. This workshop will provide participants helpful tips and best practices in determining ADA complementary paratransit eligibility. Participants will also receive informational resources on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for eligibility determination processes.
Workshop Modules Include:
Module 1: Overview of ADA Paratransit Eligibility
Module 2: Foundation and Developing a Process for Accurate, Thorough ADA Eligibility Determinations
Module 3: Interview Techniques
Module 4: Conducting Physical Functional Assessments
Module 5: Conducting Cognitive Functional Assessment
Module 6: Determinations for People with Visual Impairments
Module 7: A Framework for Making Difficult Determinations
Module 8: Eligibility Appeals Process
Module 9: Implementing Trip-by-Trip Eligibility
Date: May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2025 (every Tuesday in May)
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm ET/10:00am-2:00pm CT/9:00am-1:00pm MT/8:00am-12:00pm PT
Instructor: Kristi McLaughlin, Easterseals Project Action Consultant
Registration Fee: $500 (Payment must be made by credit card)
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this workshop when 20 participants have registered or on Friday, May 2, 2025 whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Every participant must register individually and pay a registration fee.
Description:
When providing information about your services to the public through marketing materials, user guides, social media posts and other communication, it is important to remember that people with low vision, hearing loss, motor impairment or cognitive disabilities may be receiving this much needed information. Join us to review the effective communications requirements according to the ADA and to learn hands-on how to create documents and digital content in a way that ensures all people can easily access and understand the information you are giving them.
Date: June 10, 2025
Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm ET/12:00pm-3:00pm CT/11:00am-2:00pm MT/10:00am-1:00pm PT
Instructor: Jane Mahoney and Kristi McLaughlin, Easterseals Project Action Consultant
Registration Fee: $100 (Payment must be made by credit card)
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this workshop when 30 participants have registered or on Friday, June 6, 2025 whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Every participant must register individually and pay a registration fee.
Description:
This 4-hour workshop aims to educate call takers on appropriate communication with people with disabilities. The workshop covers various topics including assisting difficult customers, effective communication and the ADA, and disability awareness and etiquette.
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm ET/10:00am-2:00pm CT/9:00am-1:00pm MT/8:00am-12:00pm PT
Instructor: Kristi McLaughlin, Easterseals Project Action Consultant
Registration Fee: $100 (Payment must be made by credit card)
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this workshop when 30 participants have registered or on Monday, June 9, 2025 whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Every participant must register individually and pay a registration fee.
Description:
This virtual workshop provides transit professionals and managers with the information and tools to develop a comprehensive approach to conducting accurate paratransit eligibility determinations. This workshop will provide participants helpful tips and best practices in determining ADA complementary paratransit eligibility. Participants will also receive informational resources on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for eligibility determination processes.
Workshop Modules Include:
Module 1: Overview of ADA Paratransit Eligibility
Module 2: Foundation and Developing a Process for Accurate, Thorough ADA Eligibility Determinations
Module 3: Interview Techniques
Module 4: Conducting Physical Functional Assessments
Module 5: Conducting Cognitive Functional Assessment
Module 6: Determinations for People with Visual Impairments
Module 7: A Framework for Making Difficult Determinations
Module 8: Eligibility Appeals Process
Module 9: Implementing Trip-by-Trip Eligibility
Date: July 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2025 (first 4 Tuesdays in July)
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm ET/10:00am-2:00pm CT/9:00am-1:00pm MT/8:00am-12:00pm PT
Instructor: Kristi McLaughlin, Easterseals Project Action Consultant
Registration Fee: $500 (Payment must be made by credit card)
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this workshop when 20 participants have registered or on Friday, February 28, 2025 whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Every participant must register individually and pay a registration fee.
Description:
This 4-hour virtual workshop aims to educate bus drivers on appropriate behavior and communication with people with disabilities. The workshop covers various topics including assisting difficult passengers, driver assistance and the ADA, service animals, effective communication, and disability awareness and etiquette. This workshop is appropriate both for fixed-route, paratransit, and demand responsive bus operators.
Workshop Modules Include:
Module 1: Assisting Difficult Customers
Module 2: Operator Assistance and the ADA
Module 3: Service Animals
Module 4: Effective Communication
Module 5: Disability Awareness and Sensitivity
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 11:00am–3:00pm ET/10:00am-2:00pm CT/9:00am-1:00pm MT/8:00am-12:00pm PT
Instructor: Kristi McLaughlin, Easterseals Project Action Consultant
Registration Fee: $100 (Payment must be made by credit card)
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this workshop when 30 participants have registered or on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 whichever occurs first. NOTE: Every participant must register individually and pay a registration fee.