This course is also available in the 2020 Paralegal Cruise Bundle.

Paratransit specialist Melissa Gemelli, presents ADA Paratransit, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Melissa discussed:
• The definition of ADA Paratransit
• Eligibility
• Eligibility decisions
• Appeals process
• Service criteria
• Provisions of service

Course Format

This is an on demand seminar – you’ll receive immediate access to the on demand recording, a copy of the PowerPoint and a certificate of attendance/CLE. You have lifetime access to this program, so once it’s in your account, you can return to complete it whenever it is convenient for you.

Video length: 1 Hour and 3 Minutes.

Continuing Legal Education Credit (CLE)

NALA CP or ACP: This program meets the requirements of the NALA Certifying Board for continuing legal education credit required to maintain the CP (Certified Paralegal) credential. This program is pre-approved by NALA for 1.0 hour of substantive CLE.

Florida Bar FRP: As approved by NALA, this seminar meets the requirements under Rule 20-6.1 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar for continuing legal education credit required to maintain the FRP credential.

NALS – This program is approved by NALS for 1.0 CLE Hour.

NFPA RP® or CRP™: NFPA automatically accepts substantive CLE hours which bears the accreditation of NALA on the certificate of attendance.

State Bar of Texas – Paralegal Division – The Division will accept substantive law CLE approved by the National Association of Legal Assistants for credit towards the Paralegal Division mandatory membership renewal CLE requirement.

Meet your Speaker

Melissa M. Gemelli is the Director of Paratransit Services for the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA). She has 19 years of experience in providing paratransit under ADA and other Pennsylvania funded programs. She is responsible for policy development, program monitoring and outreach. Ms. Gemelli is also responsible for ensuring LANTA’s compliance with the paratransit rules and regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and various local governmental agencies. Ms. Gemelli was instrumental in designing and implementing LANTA’s in-person fundamental assessment program, which is used to independently assess individuals’ function abilities to use LANTA’s fixed route service. Melissa is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.