Project Overview
The Burton Blatt Institute serves as a content partner for the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility–Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC). BBI is a member of the advisory group, bringing an understanding of the importance of transportation for people with disabilities to the CCAM-TAC.
Goals and Objectives
- Serve as a member of the advisory group to bring an understanding of the importance of transportation for people with disabilities to the Center.
- In coordination with the Center’s research partner, identify gaps and needs in programs where transportation (or the lack thereof) impacts program success.
- Make connections between the Center and regional/local projects that could be highlighted as promising practices or serve as candidates for issue-focused meetings.
- Serve on the grant selection committee for the Center.
- Facilitate speakers for Center conferences and identify conference opportunities for Center staff, grantees, and Content Partners.
- Recommend topic areas for the Center’s technical assistance products.
- Author and review publications as appropriate.
Contact Information
Project Director: Barry Whaley
Email: bawhaley@syr.edu
Website: transit.dot.gov/ccam
Funding Agency
Federal Transit Administration, Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility.