{"id":5579,"date":"2023-12-28T14:27:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=5579"},"modified":"2023-12-28T14:31:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:31:14","slug":"determining-ada-complementary-paratransit-eligibility-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=5579","title":{"rendered":"Determining ADA Complementary Paratransit Eligibility Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NY4FueX8IvbJTQYeoPw1GlzB0E-k2AAvS3A9I1G4nmyQMtWIeFOcubkCkvXqhGH0gA5ftzt_m_fhElhnMRvhXLJfiGrih8JvQzCxKbIeD3GxVoUH-yAe1YRIHydeuPozjgfzB7ICBewwHcaBDLpl1TDDdD6zg=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/0346d993101\/4b8ff00b-d2b2-410b-b516-bd952996da64.png?rdr=true\" alt=\"Easterseals Project Action logo - Accessible Community Transportation in Our Nation\" width=\"506\" height=\"95\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYQYdFYBREfAza7EZ6198wuii1gilMG4hij70DXRPuz_NkCid11-YT5iQ37Sel00Zljn-YJ-PfdxIgIIZL095rJzXreTMTOwCZyDF-bY5tE42rIM7FVx68YI0dyKyetbfvGTdubffWsrMxUcUe_8ciX_FEGsA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/0346d993101\/1708e3ba-d3b9-48ee-ada9-acde4565fd59.png?rdr=true\" width=\"212\" height=\"158\"><\/p>\n<p>This workshop provides transit professionals and managers with the information and tools to develop a&nbsp;comprehensive approach to conducting accurate paratransit eligibility determinations.&nbsp;Participants will receive informational resources and guidance on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as it relates to paratransit services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop Modules Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Module 1:&nbsp;Overview of ADA Paratransit Eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Module 2: Developing a Process for Accurate, Thorough ADA Eligibility Determinations<\/li>\n<li>Module 3: Interview Techniques<\/li>\n<li>Module 4: Conducting Physical Functional Assessments<\/li>\n<li>Module 5: Conducting Cognitive Functional Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Module 6: Determinations for People with Visual Impairments<\/li>\n<li>Module 7: A Framework for Making Difficult Determinations<\/li>\n<li>Module 8: Eligibility Appeals Process<\/li>\n<li>Module 9: Implementing Trip-by-Trip Eligibility<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Virtual Workshop: Individual Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anyone can sign up for our public virtual workshops. Organizations may register as many staff as they would like.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">November 2023 Workshop<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Tuesday, January 23 \u2013 Friday, January 26<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">11:00am-3pm ET \/ 8:00am-12pm PT (each day)<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Instructor: Kristi McLaughlin<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Registration Fee: $500<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectaction.com\/determining-ada-complementary-paratransit-eligibility-virtual-workshops\/\"><strong>REGISTER HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">NOTE: A minimum of 9 registrants is required, and&nbsp;will be capped at 20 participants. ESPA&nbsp;may cancel the workshop one week prior, offering a full refund of the workshop registration. Payment must be made by credit card. If you need to cancel, a refund request must be made at least one week prior to the first session of each workshop. 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. 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