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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2014

Rutgers U., NJ Transit educate disabled to ride system

The program, which offers travel instruction, individually or in small-group settings is available to people on the autism spectrum, with Down syndrome, and with mobility impairments and other disabilities with a referral.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2014

Accessibility concerns grow over new S.F. car service networks

A quarter of wheelchair-accessible cabs, which SFMTA officials consider a linchpin of the paratransit system, now sit idle because there aren't enough drivers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2014

MV-1 vehicles to join 50-plus dealer network

Production has started on new vehicles, with new dealers to begin taking delivery in March 2014.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2014

Tenn. transit offers job training to disabled students

Nashville MTA offers internships to students in the Metro Nashville Schools Community Based Transition Program, which provides job and life skill training to students between the ages of 18 and 22.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2014

Q'Straint names 2 new regional sales manager

Mitch Drouillard will serve as southern regional sales manager, transit and rail market, while Don Eaton was named the western regional sales manager, transit and rail market.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2014

Maui disabled riders unhappy with new service

Officials directed the provider, Maui Economic Opportunity, to spend the next three months improving its program and report back to the council's Housing, Human Services and Transportation Committee.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2014

MV to continue operation of Ohio transit services

Per the contract, MV will operate deviated fixed-route and paratransit service for the Ashtabula County Transportation System.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2013

New standards promise stronger wheelchair tiedowns, increased safety

To comply with the new voluntary industry standard known as WC18, wheelchair tiedowns or other securement devices must pass two different dynamic strength tests.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2013

Ohio State paratransit service provides accessible options

The Office of Student Life Disability Services reviews and accepts students with permanent or temporary disabilities to use the service.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2013

New York town may cut free rides for seniors

The city of Binghamton is considering cutting funds normally issued to Catholic Charities' Retired Senior Volunteer Program, which provides free rides to seniors. The program is typically awarded between $10,000 and $15,000.

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