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The Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC): Identifying and Promoting Accessibility Innovations
Comments OffThe Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) is a national technical assistance (TA) center begun in 2022 that follows and builds on the inclusive planning work of Transit Planning 4 All, while working in coordination with other TA Centers like the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC), which promotes the availability and accessibility of transportation…
Transportation: A Key Component of Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Comments OffNearly 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disease that affects memory, thinking and behavior. As Alzheimer’s progresses, caregiving demands increase significantly. Over time, the abilities of the person living with Alzheimer’s will change, and functioning independently and driving becomes more difficult. Ultimately, caregivers will have to take on greater responsibility, resulting in the complete support of basic activities of daily living like bathing, dressing and eating.
Raising Awareness About Transportation Options in Native American Communities: Insights from USAging’s 2024 Title VI Program Survey
Comments OffUSAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for Title VI Native American Aging Programs. USAging also partners with Easterseals on the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC), a technical assistance center and program funded by the Federal Transit Administration. Every three years since 2009, USAging has conducted a survey of Title VI Native American Aging Programs and Services, including transportation, which informs transportation providers and advocates who work closely with NADTC.
Micromobility Opportunities for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Comments OffMicromobility expands opportunities for people to get around their communities without using a vehicle. As communities explore various micromobility options, including electric and adaptive bicycles, trishaws and scooters, it is important to consider how all potential users, particularly older adults and people with disabilities, can benefit.
Empowering Independence for The Next Generation
Comments OffIn June 2024, the Oklahoma Mobility Management Program took part in this summer’s Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum’s “Game of YLife” event at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma campus in Chickasha, OK. This event was designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities learn more about managing daily life and finances.
Celebrate Disability Pride
Comments OffThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a Civil Rights legislation signed into law on July 26, 1990, which ensures equal access to goods and services for people with disabilities that others may take for granted, like employment, transportation, or vital services within the community activities.
5 Tips for Providing Transportation to Family Caregivers
Comments OffIn the quest to increase the number of rides given each month, transportation providers would be remiss if there wasn’t an effort to increase services to family caregivers. The Caregiving in the US 2020 survey showed that 80% of family caregivers provide transportation for their loved ones. With an estimated 53 million family caregivers in…
Mobility Management Connections: Virtual Learning Summit
Comments OffNational Center for Mobility Management (NCMM), a federally funded technical assistance center, hosted Mobility Management Connections Summit during the week of March 18-22, 2024. This virtual mobility learning summit fostered discussions on public transit, transportation planning, promoting innovation and sharing of ideas through peer learning. If you missed the event, you can review the recordings…
Transportation Resources for Native American Elders You Should Know About
Comments OffThe National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA) was funded through a cooperative agreement by the Administration on Aging (AoA) in 1994. The center is operated by the University of North Dakota’s Center for Rural Health. Through a variety of educational resources, training and technical assistance provided, the center is focused on supporting the…
Highlights from NADTC’s Rural Transportation Online Course
Comments OffAn important element of NADTC’s recent online course on rural transportation was dialogue among participants, invited presenters, and NADTC staff. The major topics covered by the course were: program funding; volunteer driver programs; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); coordination of services; and technology. Every discussion was grounded in rural community experiences and the unique transportation…