Transportation Options for Mobility Independence
Comments OffTransportation Options for Mobility Independence is targeted to older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, families and friends and is designed to help them learn about transportation resources available in their communities and help guide their selection of services that best meet their needs.
Enhanced Opportunities Using FTA Section 5310
Comments OffOn April 29, NADTC hosted Joelle Kanter and Pete Michaud from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA). They discussed RIPTA’s current pilot project, RIde Anywhere, a statewide paratransit program using FTA Section 5310 funding. Joelle and Pete also showcased some other RIPTA programs their innovative approaches to the delivery of statewide public transportation services.
“How can I assist you?” Reasonable Modification to Policy Considerations
Comments OffThe National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) office hours are focused on enhancing training and technical assistance opportunities and offer further opportunities to interact with your peers, topic experts and NADTC staff. In recognition of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Anniversary, this session will provide an overview of the reasonable modification rule of…
Determining ADA Paratransit Eligibility
Comments OffThis workbook provides an approach, recommendations and training materials for determining eligibility for ADA Paratransit services. The document covers three sections, Guidance for Conducting Physical Functional Assessment for ADA Paratransit Eligibility, an Introduction to the Functional Assessment of Cognitive Transit Skills (FACTS) Administration, and Assessment and Scoring Exercises.
Procuring Demand Responsive Transit Technology Webinar
Comments OffNADTC hosted the Procuring Demand Responsive Transit Technology webinar on March 5 ,2020. View and listen to the webinar Download a copy of the webinar transcript in Word This webinar features information on how to procure technology for scheduling and dispatching for your agency. The webinar highlights procurement process, data ownership, writing an RFP, defining the…
2017 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: ADA No-Shows and Cancellations
Comments OffAmericans with Disabilities Act policies regarding Complementary Paratransit customer no-shows and ride cancellations are the focus of this Topic Spotlight, one of six transportation issues reported on in the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center 2017 Transportation Trends Report. The complete report discusses trending topics—significant issues that affect the availability of accessible transportation in communities—identified by…
2017 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: ADA Complaint Process
Comments OffAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint processes and policies are the focus of this Topic Spotlight, one of six transportation issues reported on in the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center 2017 Transportation Trends Report. For transit agencies, a solid Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint process and policy will ensure that customer complaints and concerns…
2016 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: ADA
Comments OffThe Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities is the focus of this Topic Spotlight, one of seven transportation issues reported on in the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center 2016 Transportation Trends Report. The complete report discusses trending topics—significant issues that affect the availability…
ARCHIVED – ADA Ask the Expert Podcast
Comments OffRecorded March 30, 2017, this podcast is about the Americans with Disabilities Act and common ADA questions related to customer service, wheelchairs on vehicles, and service animals. The podcast was part of the NADTC ADA Mini-Course and features NADTC Technical Assistance Specialists Ken Thompson and Julie Dupree as they address questions related to ADA transportation…
2016 Transportation Trends: A Look at the Year’s Top Mobility Challenges & Opportunities
Comments OffThis report discusses trending topics—significant issues that affect the availability of accessible transportation in communities—identified by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) in 2016. Selected topics include: • Americans with Disabilities Act • Accessible Bikeshare • Crossing Jurisdictional Boundaries • First Mile/Last Mile • Safety • Section 5310 • Shared Ride Services The…