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ADA Essentials for Transit Board Members: Fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities Act
A resource for board members, bus, rail, and paratransit staff, public officials, community planners, advocates, and anyone seeking basic information on the ADA as it relates to public transportation.
Read more »Accessible Transportation in Rural Areas
This resource sheet examines strategies for rural areas including: coordinated systems, volunteer networks, vouchers, and flex routes. Concludes with contact information for organizations currently working on rural transportation issues.
Read more »Accessible Pathways to Bus Stops & Transit Facilities
This Findings in Brief includes a definition of accessible pathways, recommends community stakeholders for the local accessibility planning process, and summarizes how communities can create more accessible pathways to public transportation.
Read more »Accessible Pathways & Livable Communities Pocket Guide
This pocket guide contains concepts for communities to consider when improving transportation facilities, sidewalks, and routes to transit.
Read more »Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Executive Summary
The report describes accessible design elements that apply to BRT systems from both the regulatory perspective of the ADA and the concept of universal design.
Read more »Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Volume 1
Volume 1 provides guidance and possible solutions for incorporating accessible design elements necessary to meet or exceed ADA accessibility requirements. Also identifies accessibility issues common to BRT systems.
Read more »Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Volume 2
Volume 2 contains ADA compliance checklists for BRT facilities design and construction. The checklists are based on the current ADAAG requirements.
Read more »Where do I go from here? Engaging Volunteers in a New Way
This webinar session provides strategies you can use to enhance volunteer engagement. Highlights include expanding volunteer opportunities within your organization, evolving your volunteer program, and creating connections with and among volunteers.
Read more »Upping Your Game: Best Practices in Applying for Grants and Responding to RFPs
During this webinar, experienced and successful grant writers with the Jewish Council for the Aging in Rockville, MD highlight their best practices in applying for grants and responding to RFPs. This session also includes information on JCA’s travel training program for senior employment access.
Read more »Transportation for Elders Living on Indian Reservations: Challenges, Funding and Good Practices
This podcast highlights the importance of transportation for American Indian elders and identifies innovative approaches and resources for improving transportation services on reservations and other Indian lands in the United States.
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