Let the ADA Give You a Lift!
Have you ever wondered what are your rights and responsibilities for public transportation under the ADA? This guide from Easter Seals' Project Action will give you the information.
The Rights and Responsibilities of Transit Customers with Disabilities
Want to take public transportation to work? Would you like to have a reference guide on your rights and responsibilities as an individual with disabilities? This article from Easter Seals' Project Action has lots of valuable information for individuals with disabilities and their families. For instance, did you know that after eligibility is determined, a decision on acceptance is expected within 21 days of submitting a completed application?
Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Eligible for Transportation
The US Department of Education has put out a new document about transportation issues for students. It addresses questions such as: Who determines if transportation services are required?; What about the effects of duration of travel and time on learning?; and What about transportation outside of normal school hours?
Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services
Family of Transportation Services
United We Ride has a good publication on the different kinds of public transportation available for individuals with disabilities and seniors. Find out about it.
2010 Paratransit Online Dialogue
Join the conversation! Find out what others across the country are saying and doing to address the issue of paratransit services in light of the intense budget challenges communities are facing.
Technologies to Improve Accessibility and Service of Public Transportation
Technology improves both access to and services of public transportation vehicles and systems. Read more about it from the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) of the U.S. Department on Transportation.
Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Eligible for Transportation
The US Department of Education has put out a new document about transportation issues for students. It addresses questions such as: Who determines if transportation services are required?; What about the effects of duration of travel and time on learning?; and What about transportation outside of normal school hours?
Faith-Based Organizations: Potential Partners in Rural Transportation
Living in a rural area can mean lack of any community transportation for individuals with disabilities. The Research and Training Center on Disabilities in Rural Communities did a study to find out how many faith-based groups provided transportation, and if they did not, their reasons for not doing it. This data might be helpful for those who would like to approach faith-based groups in their community to help with transportation issues.
Accessible Transportation in Rural Areas
Don't have accessible transportation in your rural area? This Project Action Resource Sheet gives ideas for options such as Coordinated Systems, Volunteer Systems, Voucher Systems, and Flex Routes. They also list resources and related organizations.
Travel Training from Easter Seals
Did you know that there is material and technical assistance available for teaching individuals with disabilities and elderly people how to travel safely and independently on fixed route public transportation? See the free resources from Easter Seals Project Action.
Travel Training for Student Success
Are you worried that your student will not be able to get to work when s/he finishes high school? This curriculum will help a student learn to travel safely and independently on fixed-route public transportation.
On the Road Again
Being able to drive or ride in an automobile can really improve a person's independence. If you need special features on a car, what should you consider before buying one? This article gives good ideas on this and other adaptive car issues such as easy and inexpensive adaptations and possible funding sources.
Wheelchair Access for Planes
The Association for Airline Passenger Rights has endorsed a petition by a 17-year-old girl to make airplanes accommodate a person's own wheelchair.
Wheelchair Access for Planes
The Association for Airline Passenger Rights has endorsed a petition by a 17-year-old girl to make airplanes accommodate a person's own wheelchair.
Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Eligible for TransportationThe US Department of Education has put out a new document about transportation issues for students. It addresses questions such as: Who determines if transportation services are required?; What about the effects of duration of travel and time on learning?; and What about transportation outside of normal school hours?
http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/,root,dynamic,QaCorner,12
Resources Supporting Public Transportation for Youth with Disabilities
Easter Seals Project ACTION offers several resources specifically designed to facilitate the use of public transportation for students and young adults with disabilities.
Easter Seals Project Action
These are online technical assistance resources related to transportation services for older adults with disabilities.
Best Practices in Transportation
Dignified Transportation for Seniors
ITN is a national non-profit transportation system for America's aging population. It's goal is to create an efficient and financially sustainable solution to the transportation needs of seniors and their families throughout the world. The system provides rides with door-to-door, arm-through-arm service. It allows older people to trade their own cars to pay for rides, and enable volunteer drivers to store transportation credits for their own future transportation needs. Learn more at
http://itnamerica.org/