"I want the community to know how to help adults and kids with disabilities. I'd like more activities for children to do without feeling limited by their disabilities."
- Sammie Paradiso

Transportation

Contact Janice Peterson, Systems Change Advocate, janicep@upsail.com. SAIL seeks transportation solutions to benefit individuals with disabilities and the wider community.

Our services:

• Sharing information on rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations in finding and implementing reasonable accommodations
• Providing details on transportation options in Ottawa and Allegan Counties
• Developing and facilitating community workgroups to create transportation solutions

Current community projects include:

• Working with Marquette Transit Authority to assist in addressing homeless issues and providing transit to shelters and other resources for continuum of care.
• Teaming with Michigan Department of Transportation to make sure improvement projects include accessible curb cuts and eliminate barriers from sidewalks.
• Partnering with Marquette and Ontonagon Local Advisory Committees to provide a voice for accessible transportation needs in their communities.

Resources and Links

• Marq-tran
  www.marq-tran.com
• Michigan Transportation Options
  www.apta.com/gasprices/MI.htm