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USEFUL LINKS RELATED TO PARATRANSIT AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION
Find out more about the MTC Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Information about SamTrans Redi-Wheels service. Information about paratransit service on the San Mateo Coastside: Coastside Opportunity Center.
The San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is responsible for planning transportation throughout the Bay Area. It administers the distribution of the primary sources of funding for paratransit and established the regional process for ADA eligibility screening. Easter Seals Project ACTION is a congressionally created national technical assistance program that sponsors research and develops partnerships to make accessible public transportation a reality. The site features a National Database of Accessible Transportation The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities. The site contains links to valuable information on a variety of subjects and links to other Federal agencies. The National Organization on Disability (NOD) promotes the full and equal participation of Americas with disabilities in all aspects of life. N.O.D. is concerned with all disabilities, all age groups and all disability issues. The site features FAQs, Publications, Press Releases and links to other related sites. The Federal Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights, is responsible for ensuring compliance with the paratransit provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Their web site includes relevant regulations and examples of letters of finding concerning formal complaints. Information is also provided on how to file a complaint. The U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Home Page features ADA Accessibility Guidelines, Enforcement Status Reports, Settlement Agreements, Technical Assistance Materials, and the Toll-Free ADA Information Line. To obtain answers to general and technical questions about the ADA and to order technical assistance materials, call: 1-800-514-0301 (voice) 1-800-514-0383 (TDD) The California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) is the statewide assocation of paratransit operators and rural transit operators. Its web site contains information about upcoming events, news releases, a directory of members, and copies of the CalACT newsletter. For information about California laws and legislation. |
