A Webinar for Government and Non-Profits Agencies Writing in Easy Read text is different than writing in plain language. Learn what makes Easy Read text unique and important. Learn how to write in Easy Read text -- in this webinar! Intended for: All Cost: FREE
The National RTAP Find Anything Toolkit is an easy-to-use guide designed to showcase valuable resources available to rural and Tribal transit providers and State DOT staff. You will learn how to quickly and easily search for, find, and access high-quality and relevant training and technical assistance materials, information, peer networks, and more. The Toolkit was […]
Emergency Preparedness and the Impact of Climate Change on People with Disabilities The ICDR.’s mission is to promote coordination and cooperation among federal departments and agencies conducting disability, independent living, and rehabilitation research programs—including those that relate to assistive technology research, and research that incorporates the principles of universal design. This site contains ICDR activities, […]
Q'Straint Wheelchair Securement Training These interactive webinars provide an overview of the range of securement equipment currently available and a comprehensive review of the proper way to secure passengers with special needs and their wheelchairs. Ideal for new-hire and refresher training, topics covered include: Liability & Best Practices Securement Equipment Operation Pre-trip Inspection & Basic […]
U.S. DOT Drug & Alcohol Regulation Update (49 CFR Part 40) - Oral Fluid Drug Testing & More! Intended for: DERs and DER Alternates Cost: FREE Register here: Click here
FTA Drug and Alcohol Question and Answer Session Intended for: Transit Agency DERs and Alternates Cost: FREE Register here: Click here
State-Level Technology Decision-Making Intended for: Transit Agencies Cost: FREE Register here: Click here
The US Department of Transportation is hosting a webinar on Creating a Local Workforce: Use of Local and Economic Hiring Provisions on June 29, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern. This session will have representatives from the Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions speaking on the Local Hire Provisions outlined in the Bipartisan […]
General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours GTFS is split into a schedule component that contains schedule, fare, and geographic transit information and a real-time component that contains arrival predictions, vehicle positions and service advisories. Information about routes, schedules, and fares are represented in basic text files, which means it can be created and maintained […]
ATA MEMBER Becca Green, APR, Rock Region METRO chief communications officer, joined the organization in July 2015 and is responsible for strategic planning, public relations, collateral and content development, governmental affairs, media buying, website and social media management, community outreach and more. Prior to her current role, Green served six years as the director of […]
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Arkansas Transit Association complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the Arkansas Transit Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), or low-income status in the admission, access to and treatment in the Arkansas Transit Association 's programs and activities, as well as the Arkansas Transit Association 's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the Arkansas Transit Association 's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Ann H. Gilbert (Title VI ADA/504 Coordinator), 620 W. Broadway St., North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-372-8900, (Voice/TTY 711), or the following email address: info@arktransit.org or Ann H. Gilbert (Title VI ADA/504 Coordinator), agilbert@arktransit.org. Free language assistance for Limited English Proficient individuals is available upon request. This notice is available from the Title VI ADA/504 Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille.
