• Achieving accessibility – Ron Brooks and Kristen Joyner on how to get us there

  • Oct 30 2024
  • Length: 24 mins
  • Podcast

Achieving accessibility – Ron Brooks and Kristen Joyner on how to get us there

  • Summary

  • Accessibility is an essential and important topic in transit--and one that Transit Unplugged has deep connections to. From Paul's first job in transit to his work at WMATA and Baltimore MTA, he has championed ensuring transit connects everyone to all of life's opportunities. Tris' father was a pioneer in helping veterans in wheelchairs live independently on their own.

    So when we say, we're committed to accessibility in all its forms--we mean it.

    But when it comes to accessibility, sometimes people don't know where to start. And this is where our guests this week come in. Ron Brooks and Kristen Joyner talk with Paul about their new book, All Aboard: Conducting Accessible Community Involvement for Public Transit which gives real, practical strategies to improve accessibility in transit, at conferences, in meetings, and the wider world.

    Ron and Kristen share how sometimes simple things make a tremendous difference in making something accessible, and often with spending little or no money. And how when as we make the world more accessible, we're making the world a better place for all of us.

    Coming up next week we kick off Season 8 of Transit Unplugged with a special CEO Roundtable recorded live at APTA TRANSform. Make sure you don't miss this episode with guests:

    • Andy Lord Commissioner of Transport for London
    • Dottie Watkins CEO of CapMetro, Austin
    • Dwight A. Ferrell CEO of Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation, Detroit
    • Shawn M. Donaghy CEO North County Transit District, San Diego
    • Adam Leishman CEO of Ascendal Group, Hong Kong

    As they talk about the big plans in their systems and some truly inspiring visions of the future.

    00:00 The Inspiring Journey of Ron Brooks

    00:38 Introducing 'All Aboard': A Guide to Accessible Transit

    02:08 The Motivation Behind the Book

    04:44 Practical Guidance for Transit Agencies

    06:39 Broadening the Audience for Accessibility

    10:22 Subscribe to the newsletter

    11:07 Community outreach

    13:28 Making Meetings Inclusive for All

    17:24 The Importance of Comprehensive Engagement

    20:15 Contributors and Final Thoughts

    23:20 Coming new week on Transit Unplugged

    Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com

    • Host: Paul Comfort
    • Producer: Paul Comfort
    • Editor and Writer: Tris Hussey
    • Executive Producer: Julie Gates

    Special thanks to:

    • Brand design: Tina Olagundoye
    • Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova
    • Marketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris Hussey

    If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.

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    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not...

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