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COVID-19 Resources for the Aging and Disability Network

The following is the first in a series of blogs on Transportation Information & Assistance and is part of a series of NADTC activities on the same topic, including two planned webinars and an information brief. “Transportation information and assistance” is a broad term meant to encompass the varied approaches that communities may adopt to…

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This informational brief reviews the required elements that transportation agencies must abide by when using Section 5310 funding for their daily operations. Topics include wheelchair securement, personal care attendants, service animals and more.

⇒ Click here to listen to the recording ⇒ Click here to download the presentation NADTC hosted virtual event on July 22 from 11:00am – 12:30pm ET focused on meeting the transportation needs of diverse older adults and people with disabilities.   Our keynote speaker is transportation planning consultant, civil rights lawyer and nationally recognized activist, Tamika Butler, who…

Medicare Advantage Plans, often referred to as “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by Medicare-approved private companies that must follow established Medicare policy and procedures. These plans offer medical benefits, as well as coverage for things the basic Medicare plan does not cover, such as vision, hearing, dental, and fitness programs and Part D…

The Best Practice, Bicycle Transportation For Older Adults and People with Disabilities, underscores the increasing use of bicycles by these populations to get to important destinations or for recreation. The best practice highlights learnings from two of NADTC’s 2019 grant programs that touched on transportation, including a program for older adults and research on adaptive bicycles…

This guide can be used by motorcoach companies for self-study or directed training. Addresses ADA requirements, securement, customer service, and employment.

This booklet explains ADA regulations for vehicles, service policies, and etiquette for smaller, rural operators.