Please Register As Soon As Possible
Contact: Keith Williams, NE PA CIL,
800-344-7211 / TTY 570-344-5275 or e-mail: kwilliams@nepacil.org
Did you know:
~ ONLY 24 counties in the Commonwealth offer persons with disabilities the Rural Transportation Program
~ People with disabilities in 41 counties DO NOT have affordable transportation
~ The full budget amount of $3 million a year was NOT spent for this program in the past two years
~ This year $1 million was TAKEN AWAY from the program, instead of being used to serve more counties
PIKE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION ROUNDTABLE
A fantastic opportunity to learn more about the PA Rural Shared Ride Program for the Disabled; its statewide progress and making it a reality here in Pike County!
May 25, 2005, Wednesday
10 am to 2:30 pm
Camp Speers-Eljabar, Dingmans Ferry, PA
The Roundtable is open to
Consumers ~ Advocates ~ Transit Providers ~
Public Officials ~ Organizations ~ Community Members
This informative Roundtable is brought to you by Northeast Resources Unlimited, the NE PA Center for Independent Living, the Transportation Advocacy Project and the PA Transportation Alliance and sponsored by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.
ROUNDTABLE AGENDA
10 am What Transportation Services are Available Now in Pike County?
10:30 What is the Pennsylvania Rural Shared Ride Transportation Program for Persons with Disabilities?
11:00 How’s the Program Working in Other Counties?
11:30 Why the Rural Shared Ride Transportation for People with Disabilities is Important for Pike County
12:15 Lunch (Reservations Required)
1:15 What Do We Need to Do Now to have the Rural Shared Ride Program in Pike County?
2:00 Discussion and Action Steps
There is NO FEE to register, however,
as space is limited and lunch is being provided we do ask that you make a reservation.
All facilities are accessible!
Consumer transportation is available. For more information contact Keith Williams at 800-344-7211.
For directions please contact Camp Speers-Eljabar toll free at 877-SPEERSY
