Office Hours-Helping Transit-Age Youth Overcome Barriers Through Travel Training
Comments OffIn August 23, 2023 NADTC’s Office Hours-“Helping Transit-Age Youth Overcome Barriers Through Travel Training” provided an interactive discussion between attendees on travel training strategies for students with disabilities and how it helps to overcome transportation barriers when transitioning to adult life. Keith Fox, Transition Coordinator for Easterseals Crossroads Transition Services has been partnering with transit…
How to…with NADTC: Starting a Volunteer Transportation Program
Comments OffStarting a Volunteer Transportation Program Volunteer transportation programs are an important support for older adults and people with disabilities who want to age in place. In this video, you’ll learn about steps to take in starting a volunteer transportation program. → Click Here to View Slides from Volunteer Transportation Video
Coordination Committee Toolkit
Comments OffThis toolkit was created with support from the Coordination Advisory Committee to provide guidance in developing and maintaining a transportation coordination committee.
How to…with NADTC: Planning and Facilitating Effective Meetings
Comments OffPlanning and Facilitating Effective Meetings Hosting meetings is a frequent and necessary component of the work of community transportation providers across the country. In this video, you’ll learn 6 strategies for increasing the effectiveness of your next meeting. –> Click Here to View Slides from Effective Meetings Video
Coordination Coalition Initiative
Comments OffThis initiative aims to strengthen partnerships in the community, begin or reinvigorate discussions about transportation, convene a coalition to address transportation barriers, and generate or sustain positive change. Two communities were chosen to work with NADTC staff on their coalition projects: ConnectAbility of MN in Saint Cloud, MN and Jayhawk AAA in Topeka, KS. A…
How to…with NADTC: Understanding Section 5310
Comments OffLearn about the basic program requirements of FTA’s Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, Section 5310 funding.
Coordination Case Studies
Comments OffThese 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…
Developing Effective Surveys
Comments OffNADTC’s 2022 course, Building Skills for Successful Transportation Program Delivery, provided guidance on how to design surveys that will result in valuable information for your future transportation planning efforts. NADTC also has a learning short entitled, Writing Effective Survey Questions as well as Sample Transportation Survey Questions with over 50 sample survey questions to use…
Lunch & Learn: Access Matters Video Series
Comments OffAccess Matters Video Lunch and Learn Recording Access Matters Video Series This Lunch and Learn features the recently updated Access Matters Video Series. The videos spotlight the importance of accessible transportation for people with disabilities and offer practical training and tips for transit drivers applicable to both rural and urban transportation programs. In addition to…
Every Ride Counts Campaign Guidance
Comments OffNADTC’s Every Ride Counts campaign is designed to support local communities’ efforts to promote the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. This resource builds on the Every Ride Counts Campaign to offer guidance on effective communications approaches to transportation programs, mobility managers and information and referral providers.