Start time 2025-07-27 09:30

Finished Time 2025-07-27 01:00

Address DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Syracuse

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The Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS), in partnership with ARISE Adaptive Design, Rochester Accessible Adventures, and Upstate Medical Center, will host the inaugural Transportation Summit on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Syracuse, NY.

This event aims to:

Educate individuals with disabilities and their families on transportation options and advocacy for inclusivity.
Engage transportation leaders to promote inclusive practices and replicable business models in Central New York and beyond.
Inform policymakers about the critical role of inclusive transportation in enabling full societal participation for people with disabilities.

Attendees will gain resources, connections, and strategic insights to address immediate and long-term transportation needs, fostering greater accessibility across New York State.

We are asking all participants to fill out this pre-event survey, thank you!

We are asking any/all transportation companies and providers to fill out this pre-event survey, thank you!

Participation is free, but registration is required. Looking for a scholarship to attend? Please email Kathleen.Watt@sbanys.org

Schedule:

9:30 AM Transportation Services Now Panel
10:45 AM User Experience and Related Advocacy
12 PM Transportation Models for the Future

Vendor Registration: transportation summit

Vendors in the disability, transportation, and CNY region are invited to host a table at the upcoming Transportation Summit. You can bring up to 2 representatives from your agency.

First and Last Name *

Email *

Please provide the name and website of the agency you are representing *

All vendors will be charged a $25 fee which includes two chairs and a table *

I acknowledge

Liability Waiver *

The undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Spina Bifida Association of New York State all costs expense, and liability arising out of my or my child’s participation in this event to benefit the Spina Bifida Association of New York State. I do hereby waive all claims for damage or loss to me or my child’s person or property which may be caused by an act, by Spina Bifida Association of New York State, its officers, agents or employers arising directly or indirectly from my or my child’s participation in this event. *Must be signed to register*

I acknowledge

Photo Release *

I grant full permission for (Spina Bifida Association of New York State, to use photos, videos, film or any other record of this event in which I may appear for a legitimate purpose. Participants under 18 must have this form signed by a parent or guardian. *Must be signed to register*

I acknowledge

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*This project was supported, in part by grant number 2401NYSCDD, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201 through the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (NYS CDD). Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy or the opinions, interpretation or policy of the NYS CDD.*

Transportation Summit

Participant Registration

This event is completely free, but registration is required to attend. Register below and based on your answer to question three, please fill out one of our pre-event surveys!

Vendor Registration: transportation summit

Vendors in the disability, transportation, and CNY region are invited to host a table at the upcoming Transportation Summit. You can bring up to 2 representatives from your agency.