Partner with the Easterseals Transportation and Mobility Group

The Easterseals Transportation Group breaks down barriers for people with disabilities by helping communities advance accessible transportation. In states and regions across the country, our group of mobility and transportation experts help build coordinated networks and systems to provide better access to education, jobs, health care, and social engagement opportunities. This work is often structured into projects and initiatives created through partnerships. 

Dr. Judy Shanley leads the work. Judy has over thirty years of experience in addressing accessibility topics across education and transportation sectors. She has held national positions with the American Public Transportation Association, the Council for Exceptional Children, and the Transportation Research Board and is a current appointed member of the National Academy of Sciences, TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Commission. 

Our Expertise: Lasting Impact in Communities Nationwide

If you’re looking to assess and implement accessibility and transportation solutions in your community or organization, please reach out. We would love to have a conversation.

Administration of Federal Technical Assistance Centers and Supporting Projects

The Easterseals Transportation and Mobility Group manages technical assistance centers, covering a range of topics in accessible transportation. Our team assists transportation professionals, stakeholders, and advocates with any questions on accessible transportation, sidewalk accessibility, coordination, and mobility. Contact us about partnership opportunities, training, and services.

Professional Certification Programs and Customized Training

Easterseals Project Action (ESPA) offers 4 comprehensive certification programs to assist you in learning transportation industry skills that will help you perform your job effectively and confidently. To learn about these certification programs or interested in customized training solutions, visit Easterseals Project Action.

Program Consultation, Development, and/or Implementation

The Transportation and Mobility Group is ready to assist with whatever questions you may have on accessible transportation; from program development and compliance, or even ways to grow and develop a successful project.

Technical Expertise on ADA Accessible Transportation

Easterseals Transportation & Mobility Group is committed to providing expertise on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to transportation. Each of our staff are trained and certified as ADA specialists, you may contact Judy Shanley with any questions or assistance you may need.

Community Engagement, Dialogues, Focus Groups, and More

Easterseals Transportation and Mobility Group works with transit providers and human services organizations across the country. Through community engagement and coalition building, our team will help to enhance coordination within their community or region.

Management and Oversight of Federal and Private Grants

Easterseals Project Action has a long history of assisting transportation organizations and state DOTs in the planning and implementation of projects, including local, state and federally funded grant opportunities. Our team specializes in transportation management, accessibility, mobility management, group facilitation and coalition building.