Important Opportunities From WID , Transportation Disaster Assistance & Accessible Transportation Resource Center Inclusive Planning Guide

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Applications for WID’s next Global Heumann Fellowship cohort & FREE Family Assistance Operations #training course

Are you ready to lead for change?

Applications for WID’s next Global Heumann Fellowship cohort will officially open on January 1, 2025!

For this cohort, we’re seeking applications from disability-rights advocates and leaders within your choice of one of the three following focus areas:

(Accessible & Inclusive) Early Warnings for All: research on inclusive early warning systems that prioritize accessibility, ensuring timely and equitable disaster response.

(Accessible & Inclusive) AI & Technology: research on AI and technology solutions designed with and for people with disabilities or fostering innovation that incorporates universal accessibility.

Disability-Led Systemic Change: research on systemic change driven by the leadership and expertise of people with disabilities to create a more equitable and inclusive society.

For more information about the Global Heumann Fellowship, please visit:

National Transportation Safety Board 

Transportation Disaster Assistance Division will hold a FREE Family Assistance Operations training course.

Accessible Transportation Resource Center

Increasing awareness and use of accessible transportation strategies

National Transportation Safety Board FREE Family Assistance Operations training course

National Transportation Safety Board Transportation Disaster Assistance Division will hold a FREE Family Assistance Operations training course, March 4-6, 2025, in Fairfax, VA (in-person). Application required. Full details and application here: NTSB TDA Family Assistance Operations Course Application - Spring 2025

The Accessible Transportation Resource Center Inclusive Planning Guide

The Accessible Transportation Resource Center works to develop and promote strategies that make transportation services more accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, family caregivers, and others in their support networks. Learn more about us. Inclusive Planning Guide This introduction to inclusive planning was built from the knowledge and experience gained from the local projects sponsored by the ACL-funded Transit Planning 4 All program. This is a brief step-by-step introduction to the inclusive planning process. It is our belief that thoughtful and sincere inclusive planning leads to better programs.

Wishing you all the joy of family, the gift of friends and the best of everything for the New Year.