In the Winter of 2017, NADTC conducted an online course exploring the role of human services agencies in transportation. The following written and video material resulted from the two-month program. While each of these sessions is complementary to one another, they can be reviewed independently. You may notice that the materials posted reference Learning Assignments…
NADTC hosted the Expanding Access to Transportation for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Webinar on November 21, 2019. View and listen to the webinar. Download a copy of the webinar transcript in Word. Webinar description: Transportation is often needed to engage in community life, jobs, education and to access health care. The U.S. Department of…
ADA USDOT Accessibility Strategic Plan Framework Circulars Federal Transit Administration Program Circulars Coordination, Planning and Public Participation Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making Funding 2020 Census: Resources and Information Applicant Toolkit for Competitive Funding Programs at USDOT Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Program Inventory Coordinating Council on Access…
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…
“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…
Local 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…
The National Aging & Disability Transportation Center and Shared Use Mobility Center co-hosted a webinar about shared mobility and how to make these options work for older adults and people with disabilities. ⇒ Click here to listen to the webinar recording ⇒ Click here to view the webinar transcript ⇒ Click below to view the…
In July of 2022, NADTC selected two coalitions, as part of the Coordination Coalition Initiative. Each group received intensive technical assistance to develop an Action Plan to re-energize their group’s transportation coordination efforts. Over the course of 8 months, each group received a 2-day workshop and monthly check-in meetings with NADTC staff to keep each…
In July of 2022, NADTC selected two coalitions, as part of the Coordination Coalition Initiative. Each group received intensive technical assistance to develop an Action Plan to re-energize their group’s transportation coordination efforts. Over the course of 8 months, each group received a 2-day workshop and monthly check-in meetings with NADTC staff to keep each…
Transportation allows individuals with disabilities to achieve and sustain employment, and as employment opportunities expand for people with disabilities to work in integrated settings, transportation services to these jobs become even more important. While Medicaid waiver programs often cover transportation costs, some communities struggle to provide reliable transportation options afterhours or to employment outside of…
