Donna Smith

About Donna Smith

I work in the field of public transportation with a focus on accessibility for everyone including people with disabilities and older adults. My background is in disability advocacy and services, training, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability legislation, community outreach, and coalition building. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Accomplished trainer, facilitator, manager, and public speaker • Extensive knowledge of the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act across all titles, with specific focus on requirements for transportation • Experienced writer of proposals, curricula, blogs, training materials, and topic-specific articles, brochures, educational briefs, and technical support correspondence • In-depth knowledge of travel training, mobility management, public engagement, and community outreach • Extensive knowledge and firsthand experience of transportation as a person with a disability

Experience

1. Manager of Accessibility Services

   Sound Transit

   May 2018 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead accessibility efforts for Sound Transit including public involvement, facility access and all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Education

• Mississippi State University

  B.A.

  1975 — 1978

Skills

• Interventions
• Psychology
• Leadership
• Non-Profits
• Mental Health
• Volunteer Management
• Social Services
• Community Outreach
• Editing
• Workforce Development
• Staff Supervision
• Technical Assistance
• Program Facilitation
• Program Management
• Government
• Program Evaluation
• Team Building
• Training
• Disabilities
• Program Development
• Research
• Time Management
• Management
• Public Policy
• Program Implementation
• Fundraising
• Organizational Development
• Nonprofits
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Coaching
• Staff Development
• Grants
• Instructional Design
• Strategic Planning
• Case Managment
• Policy
• Leadership Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Grant Writing