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: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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 on Sunday, October 11, 2026. 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: External Factors and Setting Appropriate Conditions
Module 5: Conducting Physical Functional Assessments
Module 6: Conducting Cognitive Functional Assessment
Module 7: Determinations for People with Visual Impairments
Module 8: A Framework for Making Difficult Determinations
Module 9: Eligibility Appeals Process
Dates:
October 26, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 4, 2026
**You must participate all 5 days to receive a completion certificate
Time: 11:00am–2:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm CT/9:00am-12:00pm MT/8:00am-11:00am 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 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. 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: External Factors and Setting Appropriate Conditions
Module 5: Conducting Physical Functional Assessments
Module 6: Conducting Cognitive Functional Assessment
Module 7: Determinations for People with Visual Impairments
Module 8: A Framework for Making Difficult Determinations
Module 9: Eligibility Appeals Process
Dates:
October 26, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 4, 2026
**You must participate all 5 days to receive a completion certificate
Time: 11:00am–2:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm CT/9:00am-12:00pm MT/8:00am-11:00am 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 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. 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: External Factors and Setting Appropriate Conditions
Module 5: Conducting Physical Functional Assessments
Module 6: Conducting Cognitive Functional Assessment
Module 7: Determinations for People with Visual Impairments
Module 8: A Framework for Making Difficult Determinations
Module 9: Eligibility Appeals Process
Dates:
October 26, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 4, 2026
**You must participate all 5 days to receive a completion certificate
Time: 11:00am–2:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm CT/9:00am-12:00pm MT/8:00am-11:00am 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 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. 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: External Factors and Setting Appropriate Conditions
Module 5: Conducting Physical Functional Assessments
Module 6: Conducting Cognitive Functional Assessment
Module 7: Determinations for People with Visual Impairments
Module 8: A Framework for Making Difficult Determinations
Module 9: Eligibility Appeals Process
Dates:
October 26, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 4, 2026
**You must participate all 5 days to receive a completion certificate
Time: 11:00am–2:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm CT/9:00am-12:00pm MT/8:00am-11:00am 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 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. 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: External Factors and Setting Appropriate Conditions
Module 5: Conducting Physical Functional Assessments
Module 6: Conducting Cognitive Functional Assessment
Module 7: Determinations for People with Visual Impairments
Module 8: A Framework for Making Difficult Determinations
Module 9: Eligibility Appeals Process
Dates:
October 26, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 4, 2026
**You must participate all 5 days to receive a completion certificate
Time: 11:00am–2:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm CT/9:00am-12:00pm MT/8:00am-11:00am 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 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. NOTE: Every participant must register individually and pay a registration fee.