Accessibility Advisory Committee
Welcome to the NFTA-Metro Accessibility Advisory Committee
The NFTA - Metro AAC is dedicated to ensuring that public transportation across Western New York is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all riders.
Our committee brings together community members, advocates, and NFTA staff to provide meaningful input on policies, services, facilities, and initiatives that impact riders with disabilities.
Accessibility is not just a requirement — it is a commitment. From bus and rail operations to customer communications and infrastructure planning, we strive to promote universal access and continuous improvement throughout the NFTA - Metro system.
Together, we are building a more accessible future for our community.
Meeting and Governance Resources
Agendas Meeting Summaries AAC Governance AAC Calendar
Getting Around
Paratransit Information Parks Adventure Bus Metro Alerts Transit App Elevators & Escalators
Get In Touch
Niagara Falls Meeting Location
Independent Living Center
746 Portage Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
AAC Core Membership
| Name | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Brittney Montgomery | City of Buffalo | BMontgomery@buffalony.gov |
| Jeanette Grimaldi | DAS (Deaf Access Services) | jeanette.grimaldi@people-inc.org |
| Frank Cammarata | Erie County Office of People with Disabilities | Frank.Cammarata@erie.gov |
| Chris Minkler | National Federation of the Blind | chrisminkler@gmail.com |
| Margo Downey | NFTA Commissioner | margo.downey@roadrunner.com |
| Tracy Fricano-Chalmers | Niagara County Department of Health | tracy.fricanochalmers@niagaracounty.com |
| Richard Marina | People, Inc., Advocacy | rmarina@people-inc.org |
| Maria Kirkpatrick | Person Centered Services | MKirkpatrick@personcenteredservices.com |
| Mike Rogers | SANYS | mrogers@sanys.org |
| Hemchand Subryan | IDEA Center, University at Buffalo | hsubryan@buffalo.edu |
| Erin Kavanagh | VIA of WNY | ekavanagh@viawny.org |
| Todd Vaawerk | WNY Independent Living | tvaawerk@wnyl.org |