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1 www.projectaction.org Easter Seals Project ACTION 1425 K Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 202-347-3066 National Association of Governors’ Committees on People with Disabilities

2 Easter Seals Project ACTION 2 Since 1989, our Mission has been to promote universal access to transportation for people with disabilities under federal law and beyond by partnering with transportation providers, the disability community, and others through the provision of: - training - technical assistance - applied research - outreach and communication

3 How We Accomplish Our Mission 3  In-person Training  Educational Materials  Webinars/E-learning Courses  Online Dialogues/Discussion Groups  Targeted Technical Assistance through 1-800#  Developing Partnerships with Other National Organizations  Community Coalition Building

4 Areas of Focus 4  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  Emergency Preparedness – Advanced planning involving people with disabilities and older adults  Travel Training – Train the Trainer; Adapted not only for fixed-route, but for rural transit  Transportation needs of students transitioning from school to employment, higher education, & independent living

5 Areas of Focus 5  Tools for transit that can be modified for other transportation modes such as rail  Veteran’s Transportation & Community Living Initiative (VTCLI)  Health & Transportation  National Center on Mobility Management (NCMM)

6 Most Popular Resources 6  Transit Operator’s Pocket Guide  ADA Rights & Responsibilities Bookmark  Including People w/Disabilities: Communications & Meeting Etiquette Pocket Guide  ABA Motorcoach Handbook  Paratransit Rights & Responsibilities Bookmarks  Facts About Service Animals

7 New Publications 7  Effective Snow Removal for Pathways and Transit Stops  Website Accessibility Toolkit (Online Toolkit)  Planning for Transportation After Medical Services (and Rural version of same)  Driver & Pedestrian Guide to Sharing the Road Safely  Checklist for Assessing the Accessibility of Transportation & Mobility

8 www.projectaction.org Carol Wright Easter Seals Project ACTION Contact Us: 1425 K Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 1-800-659-6428 www.projectaction.org What Can We Do For You?


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