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“Advancing Access and Equity” is the theme of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This awareness month is observed every October to recognize and celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities in the workplace and economy. NDEAM also showcases inclusive employment practices and policies to help both employers and employees. Resources to celebrate NDEAM, such…
⇐DEI Lunch and Learn Webinar Recording ⇐DEI Lunch and Learn Presentation Please join us for our next Transportation Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Lunch and Learn Webinar on Wednesday, September 20 from 12:30p to 1:15p Eastern. Our session will feature Kiana Parker, Transportation Consultant and Community Advocate and Practitioner of Mobility Justice who will discuss…
Community engagement is a vital foundation of transportation equity. Hear from Kiana Parker, Transportation Consultant and Community Advocate and Practitioner of Mobility Justice discuss experience-driven strategies for community engagement and connection to serving underrepresented communities. Kiana will talk about her personal experiences and recommendations to connect and engage communities who depend on accessible public transportation.
Guest Blogger—Alvaro Villagran is director of federal programs for the Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC). The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a public-interest organization and an international thought leader in shared mobility. SUMC is working to replace car-centric transportation with people-focused shared mobility to fight climate change, promote equity and universal access, and strengthen community. Since…
⇒Coordinating Transportation in Rural Areas Recording ⇒Coordinating Transportation in Rural Areas Presentation NADTC will host the second in a series of Human Services Webinars on Sept. 14 from 2-3 ET. This webinar will feature the Center for Independent Living for Western WI (CILWW) that has expanded their transportation program to serve 42 of the most…
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference is ADvancing States’ national conference that annually brings together state, federal, and local policymakers as well as leaders who administer, manage, and deliver waiver and other HCBS programs. The purpose of the HCBS Conference is to share practices and policies that improve state systems delivering long-term services and…
Transportation plays an integral role in our everyday lives. Many individuals with disabilities rely on accessible transportation or are often dependent on others to access everyday essentials. Many avoid using transportation services because they lack the knowledge or skills to access them. Travel training can be a valuable tool in helping navigate transportation options and…
This list of technical assistance resources on volunteer transportation can help local communities start, improve, or expand a volunteer transportation program targeted to the needs of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
⇒ Transition-Age Youth Office Hours Recording On August 23 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET NADTC’s office hours will be an interactive discussion between attendees on travel training strategies for students with disabilities and how it helps to overcome transportation barriers when transitioning to adult life. Keith Fox, Transition Coordinator for Easterseals Crossroads Transition Services has been partnering…
August 16 – 18, 2023 Washington Marriott Marquis 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 Presentation topics will likely include: Leadership updates from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), American Public Transportation Association (APTA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) State Management and Comprehensive (Triennial)…