Frequently Asked Questions about the ADA and Alternate Forms of Transportation

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. EDT - 3:30 p.m. EDT

Location: Webinar

Description: Have you ever wondered what your rights are as a person with a disability using a Transportation Network Company (TNC)? Or how much assistance a taxicab operator is required to provide to people with disabilities? Or the requirements under the ADA on level rail boarding? Join our webinar on May 4th at 2:00 ET, to explore answers to these questions and others taken from the audience. 

In this session, Easter Seals Project Action Consulting staff will discuss questions frequently received on the ADA with regards to the following alternate modes of transportation.

• Taxicabs

• TNC’s

• Motorcoaches

• Shuttles

• Rail

​Registration

• Cost - Free

• To register please click here

• Links to access the webinar materials and the webinar via the Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing platform will be sent to you prior to the session. A telephone conference option will also available should you choose not to use the webinar platform. The telephone conference number will be provided prior to the session. Instructions to receive continuing education credits will be provided at that time.

• First time Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing System V12.5 users: We recommend that you prepare your technology prior to the session. The webinar platform requires the most current versions of software. Depending on your organizational policies you may need the assistance of your IT Staff if firewalls prevent you from downloading files. If you plan to log into the on-line webinar system to view the presentation, access captioning and/or submit questions it is important that you follow the instructions for checking your computer system to ensure that it is configured correctly and you have the necessary software to access the webinar platform. Visit http://dev.accessibilityonline.org/ada-audio/program-format and follow the instructions to check your system's configuration. We recommend you do this well in advance of the session to allow for any necessary troubleshooting.

• Screen Reader Users: Individuals who are using Screen Reader Software should review the instructions and information available on-line at: http://www.adaconferences.org/Accessibility

• Real-Time Captioning: Will be provided via the Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing System