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Transportation Act Reauthorization Position Statement: Rural Transportation for People with Disabilities
January, 2010
“It is hereby declared to be the national policy that elderly and handicapped persons have the same right as other persons to utilize mass transportation facilities and services; that special efforts shall be made in the planning and design of mass transportation facilities and services so that the availability to elderly and handicapped persons of mass transportation which they can effectively utilize will be assured; and that all Federal programs offering assistance in the field of mass transportation (including the programs under this Act) should contain provisions implementing this policy.” Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1970, P.L. 91-453
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 SAVE THE DATE!
Next APRIL Conference -
October 30, 31 & November 1, 2010
Pre-conference on October 29
Join us in Overland Park, Kansas.
(Just outside Kansas City)
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See you then!
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Save the Date!
Community Participation - How Do We Measure Up?
October 28-29, 2010
Overland Park, Kansas
A state-of-the-science conference for researchers, policy makers and consumers.
Held in conjunction with APRIL's conference Oct. 30-Nov. 1 - so you can attend TWO conferences with one trip!
Join us to learn how this major research project can enhance the lives of people with disabilities. For more information, call or e-mail:
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Report of the Proceedings
The United Nations Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities International Conference
U.S. Federal Transit Administration
U.S. International Council on Disabilities
American Public Transportation Association
July 27-28, 2009
Washington, DC
This conference was organized to provide information regarding the CRPD's history, context, content and status, as well as explore aspects of the CRPD's successful implementation in countries seeking to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in all areas of life.Read More
 
   
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