5 articles found in ‘Aging/Older Adults’ Category
National Park Service 100th: Creating Accessible Options for Visitors
Comments OffOn August 25, 2016, the National Park Service (NPS) will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As part of the National Park Service Centennial commitment, the NPS created a five year plan for 2015-2020, with three overarching strategic goals for addressing accessibility: Create a welcoming environment by increasing the ability of the National Park Service to serve…
Resources for Driving Safely
Comments OffFor older adults and people with disabilities who can and want to continue to drive, there are a number of up-to-date resources available that answer questions about driver readiness and safety. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is conducting a series of long-range studies on aging drivers called the LongROAD project (Longitudinal Research on Aging…
“Blaze a Trail” in May! NADTC Recognizes Older Americans Month
Comments OffThis year, the Older Americans Month theme is “Blaze a Trail.” The annual celebration, held each year in May, offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s aging population. NADTC encourages all older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and organizations that support accessible transportation to think about how you can blaze…
Two Wisconsin Transit Systems receive Dementia Friendly Designation
Comments OffLocal agencies in Rock County are committed to providing support to people with dementia by learning more about recognizing the disease, communicating with those who may have dementia, and being able to direct anyone with questions to community resources. The Rock County (Wisconsin) Aging and Disability Resource Center’s Dementia Friendly initiative is being championed by…
Announcing the new National Aging and Disability Transportation Center!
Comments OffWelcome to the NADTC! We are so excited about the launch of the new National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC). NADTC promotes the availability and accessibility of transportation options that serve the needs of seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers. The center also includes a focus on the Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and…