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Comprehensive ADA Paratransit Eligibility

Upcoming Deliveries:  
  • December 11-12, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA  
  • January 21-22, 2020 – Dallas, TX  
  • February 25-26, 2020 – Salt Lake City, UT  
  • March 24-25, 2020 – Durham, NC  
  • April 14-15, 2020 – Kansas City, MO 

Description:

The course begins with a review of ADA paratransit criteria and then reviews ADA paratransit eligibility requirements. The two-day session presents more detailed information about alternative eligibility determination processes, with a focus on in-person interview and assessment options. It also addresses “difficult” determination issues and presents options for trip-by-trip eligibility determinations.

Topics:

  • Overview of ADA Paratransit Eligibility
  • Eligibility Considerations
  • Alternative Eligibility Determination Process and Materials
  • Model In-Person Interview/Assessment Process Developed by Easter Seals Project ACTION
  • Making Eligibility Determinations
  • Travel Training and Paratransit-To Fixed-Route Feeder Service Considerations
  • Interview Techniques
  • Implementing Trip-by-Trip Eligibility
  • Appeals of Eligibility Determinations: Essential Elements and Alternative Processes

Audience:

The comprehensive course is intended for people who are interested in learning about several in-person interview/assessment tools and approaches to apply them in their systems.

Length: 

2.0 Day(s)

Fee:

  • $300.00 for Contractor, Consulting, Non-USA Transportation or Government Agency, Other.
  • Free for all others.

CEUs: 1.40

Contact:
Myrna Sirleaf
msirleaf@nti.rutgers.edu

ManagementCompliance, msirleaf

Contact Us

  • P: 848-932-1700
  • F: 732-932-1707
  • nti_info@nti.rutgers.edu

Links

Federal Transit Administration
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
The Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
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