Press Release
☷Lessons Learned on Partnerships for Inclusive Transit Planning
Administration for Community Living ( By Press Release office)
May 03,2022
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Over the past decade , the ACL - funded Transit Planning 4 All program has promoted the development and dissemination of best practices in transit planning inclusive of people with disabilities and older adults . A major component of these efforts is funding a series of demonstration projects , each seeking to increase inclusion in transportation planning . Transit Planning 4 All is launching an online roundtable series with representatives from these demonstration projects to discuss the lessons learned to date . Transit Planning 4 All ' s partners includethe Community Transportation Association of America , DJB Evaluation Consulting , the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston , and USAging . Roundtable #1: Lessons Learned on Partnerships for Inclusive Transit PlanningMonday May 16th , 2:00 - 3:00pm ETSpeakers: Joe Bellil , Easterseals Massachusetts; Jaime McKay , TransIT Services of Frederick County MarylandJoin us to learn how to develop diverse and effective partnerships for inclusive transit planning . In his role as Vice President for Public Affairs at Easterseals Massachusetts , Joe Bellil has built and led a strong partnership that has been highly engaged with transportation agencies and officials in central Massachusetts on planning efforts , to improve the availability of transportation for people with disabilities and older adults . Jaime McKay is the Deputy Director for the Transit Services Division for Frederick County ( MD ) Government and was previously a Transportation Planner for the Maryland Transportation Administration . As a transportation professional , Ms . McKay has led efforts to improve inclusive transit planning through stronger partnerships with older adults and the disability community . During the roundtable , Ms . McKay and Mr . Bellil will discuss their experiences , successes , challenges , and lessons learned in partnering for inclusive planning . The roundtable will include time for audience questions and dialogue . Registration is required . Live captioning and American Sign Language will be provided for this webinar . Stay tuned for dates and details on upcoming sessions: Lessons Learned on Communication for Inclusive Transportation PlanningLessons Learned on Engagement Strategies for Inclusive Transportation PlanningLessons Learned on Measuring Success for Inclusive Transportation Planning

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