Easterseals Project Action is pleased to offer the following webinars and workshops. Check back often as a variety of accessible transportation related topics will be covered throughout the year. We also offer customized remote or in-person training opportunities. If you are interested in receiving a quote for customized, private training, fill out a training request form.
Virtual Webinars and Workshops
Anyone can sign up for our public virtual webinars and workshops. See the Determining ADA Paratransit Eligibility Workshop , the ESPA University Virtual Workshop, and the Sensitivity Training for Bus Operators Workshop pages for information on these popular professional development opportunities. The dates and times for additional scheduled webinars and workshops are below. Register as many of staff as you would like. Every participant must register individually and pay a registration fee.
2025 Webinars and Workshops
Title: Addressing Program Sustainability with the Mobility Management Assessment Tool (Remote Mini-Workshop)
Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 1:00pm–3:30pm ET/12:00pm-2:30pm CT/11:00am-1:30pm MT/10:00am-12:30pm PT
Presenters: Enjoli Dixon and Steve Workman, Easterseals Project Action
Registration Fee: $75 (Payment must be made by credit card)
Description: Too often, innovative programs and initiatives are implemented at the state or local levels without considering the characteristics that can lead to sustained practices. Easterseals developed the Mobility Management Sustainability Assessment Tool (MM-SAT) to help the field assess the conditions and characteristics of initiatives that lead to long lasting implementation. Transportation and mobility professionals have implemented the MM-SAT at the state and local levels. Attendees will:
• Learn to use the MM-SAT self-assessment tool to help evaluate program conditions and factors that facilitate endurance
• Identify the varying dimensions of sustainability
• Enhance strategies related to program sustainability
• Use these data to make strategic decisions about the efficacy and viability of programs
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this workshop when 40 participants have registered or on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, whichever occurs first.
Title: Navigating Accessibility: Understanding Fixed-Route and Paratransit ADA Requirements (Remote Mini-Workshop)
Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 12:00pm–3:00pm ET/11:00am-2:00pm CT/10:00am-1:00pm MT/9:00am-12:00pm PT
Presenter: Kristi McLaughlin, Easterseals Project Action
Registration Fee: $75 (Payment must be made by credit card)
Description: Join us for this session on ensuring compliance with accessibility standards in public transportation. This session will provide an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its non-discrimination mandates. We’ll delve into the specifics of fixed-route transit systems, covering essential aspects such as wheelchair securement, bus stop accessibility, and wheelchair boarding procedures to ensure an inclusive experience for all passengers. Additionally, we’ll explore paratransit services, focusing on age limits, personal care assistants (PCAs), no-show policies, service beyond the curb and other accessibility considerations for both modes including reasonable modifications to enhance accessibility and meet the needs of all riders. This session is designed for transit operators, accessibility coordinators, and anyone involved in ensuring transportation services meet ADA requirements.
Registration Deadline – Registration will close for this workshop when 40 participants have registered or on Friday, February 7, 2025, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: A minimum of 10 registrants is required. If we have not reached 10 registrants by one week before the workshop, it will be cancelled and you will received a refund for your registration fee. Workshop registration will be capped at 30 participants. Payment must be made by credit card. Visit Projectaction.com/ESPA-Refund-Policy/ for information on Easterseals Project Action refund policies. The workshops will not be recorded. No refunds or make-up sessions will be offered for those that miss sessions. You will not receive a completion certificate unless you participate in the entire workshop. Participants must have access to the internet and the ability to access zoom to participate.