ADA Essentials for Transit Board Members: Fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Transit Public Policy

This is a resource that is suited for not only board members, but bus, rail, and paratransit staff, public officials, community planners, advocates, and anyone seeking basic information on the ADA as it relates to public transportation. The contents are as follows: Foreword; Introduction; History: Movements Towards the ADA; Why the Americans with Disabilities Act was Established; The ADA Law; Federal Agency Responsibilities; ADA Regulations and ADAAG Guidelines Affecting Operations, Customer Service, Vehicles & Facilities; Beyond the ADA; ADA: Changing the Face of the Nation; References; Appendix A: Glossary of Terms; Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions about ADA Compliance; Appendix C: ADA Technical Assistance Centers: and Appendix D: Additional Resources.

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Easter Seals Project ACTION

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American Public Transportation Association

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Washington, DC United States 20006
Publication Date: 2010-10

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Digital/other
Features: Appendices; Glossary; References;
Pagination: 76p

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Guidelines; Laws and legislation; Persons with disabilities; Public policy; Public transit; Regulations
Identifier Terms: Americans with Disabilities Act
Geographic Terms: United States
Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Law; Policy; Public Transportation; Society; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01357486
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Nov 29 2011 1:43PM