Comprehensive ADA Paratransit Eligibility

Length: 2.0 Day(s)

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.

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

Fee:
Tuition shall be waived for federal, state and local government employees who work in transportation or related areas.

Fee for contractors and consultants: $300.00

CEU's: 1.4

Telephone:  (732) 932-1700
Email:  msirleaf@nti.rutgers.edu
 

Available Course Sections: 

To be determined, contact course manager for more information.

 

All training is held in accessible facilities.  Please advise NTI a minimum of three weeks in advance if you require any special arrangements or materials.

NTI reserves the right to limit participation from any one agency