Transportation Roundtable Discussion

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Description

Join this facilitated discussion to share the transportation needs and creative solutions for individuals who have a visual disability. The facilitator will share practical ideas for using technology and self-advocacy to decrease transportation barriers from pedestrian orientation to ridesharing.

Session Objectives

Participants will identify two barriers for access to transportation in their community.
Participants will identify two potential sources of transportation solutions in their community.
Participants will learn how apps can be tools for improved orientation and transportation independence.

This session is presented by Ross Silvers, ADA Compliance and Community Officer, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA).

Contributors

Ross Silvers

Ross is the ADA Compliance & Community Officer at the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). His work at the PSTA focuses on increasing access, ridership and customer satisfaction on PSTA bus, ADA paratransit, Transportation Disadvantaged, and innovative partnerships with taxi, wheelchair van, Lyft and Uber to offer on-demand rides to individuals with disabilities.