There are currently more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Currently, about 70 percent of them are living in the community and 25% are living alone. People with dementia can lead fulfilling lives when they are able to remain socially active in the community. The availability of accessible transportation…
Click to listen and view the webinar recording Webinar description: Connecting older adults to available transportation options in their communities provides an opportunity to foster and maintain social connections. Without the vital connections made through transportation, individuals may feel a loss of independence and reduce involvement in social activities and/or personal hobbies. This engAGED webinar will…
This guide to neighborhood wayfinding describes things to consider when walking, driving, bicycling, or taking a bus or train to reach stores, community centers, libraries, parks, restaurants, or any destination.
This pocket guide covers driver responsibilities for serving passengers under the ADA, disability etiquette, mobility aids, assisting customers with service animals, and passenger responsibilities.
⇒ Click here to listen to the recording ⇒ Click here to download a copy of the presentation The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center held a virtual National Convening on September 1, to share highlights from our National Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey of older adults, younger adults with disabilities and caregivers from historically marginalized and…
A compilation of the strategies and activities used in the Mobility Management Independent Living Coaches program from Centers for Independent Living or IL coaches to inform mobility managers and other transportation professionals about disability issues.
This resource is a synopsis of the cost-benefit model for travel training. The model budget includes line items and a formula to ascertain distinct costs and benefits of travel training services to trainees, the community, and funders.
This report reviews 2019’s trending topics in transportation. The Trends Report provides an overview of what’s trending in the industry, questions we receive at NADTC and important transportation issues in communities across the U.S. 2019 topics include: Filling a Need: Hiring People with Disabilities in Transit Travel Training for Older Adults Procuring Demand Response Transit…
This report highlights the findings of a survey on how taxi operators in the U.S. assist transit systems by providing paratransit service for people with disabilities.
These case studies, written with assistance and guidance from NADTC’s Coordination Advisory Committee, reflect unique and successful coordination projects resulting in improved, accessible transportation in four locations around the country. Rural Transportation Incubator Age Friendly Arizona launched the Rural Transportation Incubator which uses technology to provide rides to older adults with low incomes in…
