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2018 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Opioid Use and Transportation
In this Opioid Use and Transportation Topic Spotlight, NADTC explores how transportation to opioid treatment is an eligible activity under federal funding programs, and communities across the country are making a concerted effort to involve transportation providers in recognizing opioid abuse and providing support to those addressing addiction. Programs in Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,…
Read more »2018 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Cancer Care and Dialysis Transportation
In this Cancer Care and Dialysis Transportation Topic Spotlight, part of the 2018 Transportation Trends Report series, NADTC looks at creative strategies being implemented in some communities to increase patient access to continuous care or follow-up appointments. Programs featured include Mountain Empire Older Citizens in Virginia, ChemoCars in North Carolina and Texas, Ride Health in Pennsylvania, Ride…
Read more »Every Ride Counts: NADTC’s Information and Education Campaign Webinar
NADTC hosted the Every Ride Counts: NADTC’s Information and Education Campaign Webinar on February 20, 2019. View and listen to the webinar. Download a copy of the webinar transcript in Word. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center’s Every Ride Counts campaign is designed to support local communities’ efforts to promote the availability and accessibility…
Read more »NADTC National Poll Webinar: Transportation Needs and Assessment
NADTC hosted the Transportation Needs and Assessment: Survey of Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Caregivers webinar on February 14, 2019. View and listen to the webinar. Download a copy of the webinar transcript in Word. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center’s recent national poll found that older adults and people with disabilities are facing…
Read more »NADTC National Poll: Transportation Needs and Assessment
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) partnered with KRC Research to conduct a survey of older adults, people living with disabilities and caregivers to assess their transportation behaviors, needs, and preferences. Questions focused on experiences and perceptions of public and private transportation options and behaviors, patterns, and needs of each target audience. The…
Read more »Volunteer Transportation: Keys of a Successful Program Toolkit
The Volunteer Transportation toolkit was adapted from NADTC’s fall 2018 online course which focused on volunteer transportation programs as an important option for meeting the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities in communities across the country. This toolkit is designed to provide practical tools and creative interventions on how to create a…
Read more »ARCHIVED – Keys to a Successful Volunteer Transportation Program: Risk, Liability and Insurance Webinar
NADTC hosted the Keys to a Successful Volunteer Transportation Program: Risk, Liability and Insurance webinar on November 13, 2018. View and listen to the webinar. Download a copy of the webinar transcript in Word. This webinar features four presenters from programs that serve a variety of communities. All Points Transit in Montrose, CO; Blount County…
Read more »Driver Safety and Transition: Course Materials
In the spring of 2018, NADTC conducted an online course that provided an in-depth look at the concerns about the safety and well-being of older drivers and people with disabilities, planning for transportation independence and many of the age related challenges that make driving increasingly difficult. Additionally, the course will lay out the array of transportation…
Read more »2017 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: ADA No-Shows and Cancellations
Americans 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…
Read more »ARCHIVED – Disability Sensitivity and the ADA Complaint Process Webinar
On April 12, 2018, NADTC presented this webinar on disability sensitivity and the ADA complaint process for transportation providers. Topics include serving customers with disabilities and etiquette for interacting with customers who have disabilities in the transit environment. Additionally, examples of recognizing how to accommodate the needs of these customers will be provided along with an…
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