Travel Instruction ATI Conference

"Our mission is to support providers
of travel instruction for the purpose of
teaching people with disabilities and seniors
to travel safely and independently."

ATI 2013 Conference in Chicago August 15-18

The 13th Annual 'Association of Travel Instruction' Conference will be held from Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18, 2013 in beautiful Downtown Chicago! This year's conference theme is "Paving the Way to Community Involvement." The Conference Committee is hard at work planning another great conference full of useful presentations, fun excursions and great training tools. A new addition to the conference this year is a Thursday afternoon professional development session where attendees can gain more intensive and hands-on training opportunities.

2013 Professional Development Conference
Registration Information Now Available >>>

If you have any questions, please contact one of the conference co-chairs:
Robyn Bernardy at rbernardy@mtm-inc.net
Julie Rosekrans at Julie.rosekrans@cmrtransit.org

Nominations Form Now Available...
For The 2013 Jack Gorelick Award, presented to an outstanding Supporter or Practitioner of Travel Instruction. Two scholarships are also available for travel trainers and one is available for a recipient of travel training services who would like to attend the 2013 professional development conference in Chicago but lack the funding to do so. Scholarships may also be used to further the field of travel instruction or assist practitioners in furthering their professional skills. Details and form here >>>

Attention, Attention: Call for Papers
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!
Share your practices! Your stories! Your expertise!

In order to give potential presenters a bit of extra time to get their presentation topics in order, we have extended the deadline for the Call for Papers until June 1, 2013.

Information about the Call for Papers is available HERE >>>, or you can submit your presentation via Survey Monkey HERE >>>.

If you have any questions, please contact either Robyn or Julie:
Robyn Bernardy at rbernardy@mtm-inc.net
Julie Rosekrans at Julie.rosekrans@cmrtransit.org

Cart Item Descriptions:

“Early Bird” Conference Registration (Member) $200.00 USD: The 13th Annual ATI Conference will take place August 15-18, 2013 in Chicago. “Early Bird” Registration for current members is $200.00 USD if payment is received on or before July 15, 2013. If you are not currently a member, you can also purchase your membership now and save.

“Early Bird” Conference Registration (Non-Member) $275.00 USD: The 13th Annual ATI Conference will take place August 15-18, 2013 in Chicago. “Early Bird” Registration for non-members is $275.00 USD if payment is received on or before July 15, 2013. If you are not currently a member, you can also purchase your membership now and save.

Conference Registration (Member) After July 15, 2013 $250.00 USD: The 13th Annual ATI Conference will take place August 15-18, 2013 in Chicago. Registration for current members is $250.00 USD if payment is received after July 15, 2013. If you are not currently a member, you can also purchase your membership now and save.

Conference Registration (Non-Member) After July 15, 2013 $325.00 USD: The 13th Annual ATI Conference will take place August 15-18, 2013 in Chicago. Registration for current non-members is $325.00 USD if payment is received after July 15, 2013. If you are not currently a member, you can also purchase your membership now and save.

Extra Ticket for Annual Dinner @ Conference $40.00 USD: Your conference registration includes one ticket for the annual dinner. If you plan to bring a guest(s) to the annual dinner, additional tickets cost $40.00 USD apiece.

Organizational Membership $142.00 USD: An organizational member supports the mission of ATI. Each organizational member designates one individual that is entitled to vote in the ATI Board of Directors election. Organizational members receive ATI newsletters, annual conference presentation/registration information are entitled to participate in association-sponsored webinars and receive other benefits of ATI membership. All personnel from organizational members attending the ATI conference will receive the discounted membership registration fee. The organizational membership will be valid from August 15, 2013 through December 31, 2014. This is a value at less than $8.88 per month!

Individual Membership $57.00 USD: An individual member supports the mission of ATI. Each member is entitled to vote in the ATI Board of Directors election. Individual members receive ATI newsletters, annual conference presentation/registration information, conference registration discounts, are entitled to participate in association-sponsored webinars and receive other benefits of ATI membership. The individual membership will be valid from August 15, 2013 through December 31, 2014. This is a value at less than $3.57 per month!

Auxiliary Membership $29.00 USD: An auxiliary member supports the mission of ATI. Auxiliary members receive ATI newsletters, annual conference presentation/registration information, conference registration discounts, and are entitled to participate in association-sponsored webinars. Auxiliary members are not eligible to vote in the ATI Board of Directors election. The Auxiliary Membership will be valid from August 15, 2013 through December 31, 2014. This is a value at less than $1.82 per month!

2011 Conference Presentations

Below are links to view presentations (PDF files) from the annual conference held in Philadelphia on August 12-14, 2011:

An Introduction to the National Center on Senior Transportation and the Aging Network

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit and PTMA Successful Partnerships

Volunteer and Paid Trainers:
What Are the Implications for the Future of Travel Training Services

Transit and Mental Health:
How Two Organizations Worked Together to Create a Bus Group

Current Practices Used by Travel Trainers for Seniors

Grand Rapids Active Transportation

Grand Rapids Michigan Senior Mentor Program

RideWise Information for Seniors

The 7 Common Mistakes Professionals Make Communicating with Seniors