Mobility Training Program:
Meet our Mobility Trainers
J. D. C.
JD has a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University and over 30 years of full-time experience in community service programs.
JD has directed Paratransit’s Mobility Options Department since 1983 and has seen nearly ten thousand individuals with disabilities and seniors successfully complete mobility training. He has also provided leadership to over 70 trainers in an on going effort to provide transit options to Sacramento area residents.
In 2003 JD received the Association of Travel Instruction (ATI) “Jack Gorelick Achievement Award” for his passionate commitment to, and outstanding achievement in the profession of Travel Instruction. This is the highest award presented by the association.
JD has served on the Sacramento County Foster Grand Parent Advisory Council for six years, and is currently serving as the Vice chair.
JD has worked as the Lead Consultant in assisting other agencies in Santa Cruz California, Boulder Colorado, Portland Oregon, Las Vegas Nevada and Spokane Washington in the development and/or implementation of successful travel training programs. He often offers his experience and expertise when responding to dozens of phone calls and email requests from across the country inquiring about Paratransit’s Mobility Training Program.
One of JD’s greatest pleasures is helping to further the development of this vital program with agencies across the country.
JD’s commitment to providing mobility options to the Sacramento community has made Paratransit’s Mobility Training Program one of the leading travel training programs in the nation.
Email: JD@paratransit.org
Kevin W.
Kevin began working for Paratransit’s Mobility Options Department in 1984 after receiving a degree in Human Service and working for seven years as an Assistant Physical Therapist.
He is certified in comprehensive A.D.A. paratransit eligibility, has completed training from the Midwest Academy in “organizing for social change”, and is a county appointed member of the Sacramento Developmental Disabilities Council. Kevin is also an active member of the Foster Grandparents Advisory Council, and is part of the faculty for Easter Seals Project Action. Most recently he was appointed to the board of directors of the Association of Travel Instruction (ATI).
Along with program director Culver and staff, Kevin has been instrumental in assisting other agencies in Santa Cruz California, Boulder Colorado, Las Vegas Nevada, Portland Oregon and Spokane Washington, in the development, and/or the implementation, of new highly successful travel training programs. Although Kevin left employment with Paratransit in the past to work as the Special Events Coordinator for the Easter Seal Society of Superior California, and The American Heart Association, he returned to Paratransit, Inc. in 2000 to what he calls, “The most gratifying job he has ever had!”
Email: KevinW@paratransit.org
Darlene B.
Darlene has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Welfare. She has more than 25 years of full-time work experience in a variety of fields, including sales, retail management and education.
A mobility trainer since June 1998, she has successfully trained over 1,000 people to use public transportation. Darlene has worked tirelessly to assist senior adults to access public transit in the greater Sacramento area. She is also able to provide training using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with trainees who have hearing impairments.
Mike M.
Mike’s college work was directed towards the arts and sciences. Prior to working at Paratransit, Inc., Mike worked for the State of California conducting emergency special projects, and public relations work. Mike also worked for 13 years as the owner/manager of a retail store and museum.
A mobility trainer since November 1999, he has a wealth of transit experience that he readily shares with any one who may need his assistance.
Lorna C.
Lorna has been employed at Paratransit for the past 10 years. She spent seven years as a driver and has been a mobility trainer since 2003.
Lorna says that helping passengers was her favorite part of driving, and now mobility training enables her to spend more time with each person that she works with. Lorna’s sunny disposition has helped her to successfully train hundreds of people to access public transit.
Bill L.
Bill comes to Paratransit with a Bachelor of Education degree from a private College in New Hampshire. He began working as a mobility trainer in July 2003 after many years working in public welfare in both Pennsylvania and Hawaii. Bill also taught English in Japan for 13 years where he experienced fist hand the difficulty of learning how to use public transit. Bill has a gentle soul and most trainees find him easy to work with.
Jose M.
Jose came to Paratransit’s Mobility Training Program after working at the Legal Center for the Elderly and Disabled. He has a twenty-five year history in the Sacramento area and knows the community well.
Jose is particularly interested in providing transit access to the Hispanic community, and his ability to provide training in Spanish helps him towards this goal.
Clifton C.
Clifton is Paratransit’s newest mobility trainer. He has earned a AA Degree in Early Childhood Development and spent several years gaining related work experience while helping people with disabilities to learn in a community setting.
Clifton knows the Sacramento Regional Transit system inside and out, and will gladly help you to successfully use the service to meet your local transit needs.
Christella H.
Christella H. has been with Paratransit since December 2001. She started out as an office clerk, but soon began helping out wherever she was needed. She first began providing mobility training in early 2007 and says it is a real joy to help passengers learn to use public transit. She is outgoing, compassionate, and likes to have fun. On a more personal note, she is the mother of five, and the grandmother of six.
Mony S.
Mony is the friendly secretary you may talk to when you call the Mobility Options Department. She has a AA Degree in Business Administration, with several years experience working in many different fields which include human resources, health insurance and the airline industry.
With a simple phone call to (916) 868-6220 ext. 6005, Mony can sign you up for mobility training, answer questions about our program and its benefits, or provide information on other Paratransit Services.
Sean P.
Sean is the Program Manager for the Spokane Mobility Training project. Sean studied Business Administration and Business Management at Washington State University. Sean also has numerous years of hands-on experience serving individuals with various disabilities. Before coming to Paratransit, Sean was a community job coach and job developer in the Spokane area. Sean also instructed the Life Skills classes at the local WorkSource offices. Sean currently serves on the advisory committee for the Spokane County Self-Determination Initiative.
Steven P.
Steven has been employed by Paratransit, Inc. since November 2006. Steve has a BS degree in Economics, and in accounting, and an MBA degree. Upon completing his graduate studies in Oklahoma, he went on to acquire his CPA credentials, as well. He served as Adult Education Instructor at El Centro Community College in Dallas, Texas in which he worked with a diverse group of individuals teaching basic English, Business classes, Math, and GED preparation. He taught High School Math and was a College Accounting Instructor for over thirteen years.
In contrast with his background in business and accounting, Steve has also worked for a residential drug and alcohol treatment program in which he served as Director of Counseling, and Educational Instructor. He also brings with him hands-on experience in the field of caregiving in which he has assisted a wide group of individuals in their homes, providing personal care, transportation, and assistance with daily tasks.
Cindy H.
Cindy is a lifelong resident of Spokane, Washington, who has many years of experience in customer service. She volunteers for local charity events, some of which include the Red Cross Golf Tournament and the Second Harvest Food Bank Take a Bite out of Hunger. Cindy is a long time passenger of public transportation. She brings her customer service experience and her knowledge of the bus system to Paratransit, Inc.
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