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Volunteer Transportation: Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Transportation Service
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1:00-2:00PM ET, NADTC hosted a webinar featuring Molly Walt, CEO, for Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). This learning opportunity highlighted their volunteer transportation program that provides escorted door-to-door transportation for low-income older adults, people with disabilities and veterans. Drivers serve as companions for medical, essential…
Read more »2023 Innovations Showcase
INTRODUCTION This resource presents 14 Transportation Innovations selected by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) through a nationwide competition. The Showcase profiles out-of-the-box thinking and alignment of resources. Innovations may be entirely original or represent a creative adaptation of an approach that has worked in other places or program settings or with different…
Read more »Office Hours: Recruiting and Retaining Paid and Volunteer Drivers
Click here for recording Click here for presentation slides On Oct. 25 from 1:00-2:00 PM, ET NADTC’s Office Hours will focus on developing an effective campaign to recruit and retain paid and volunteer drivers. This session will feature a presentation by David Stephen, Senior Communications Specialist for the Transit Workforce Center. The National Aging and…
Read more »Technical Assistance Brief–Resources on Starting and Funding Volunteer Transportation
This list of technical assistance resources on volunteer transportation can help local communities start, improve, or expand a volunteer transportation program targeted to the needs of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Read more »How to…with NADTC: Starting a Volunteer Transportation Program
Starting 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
Read more »Every Ride Counts Campaign Guidance
NADTC’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.
Read more »Training Videos for Drivers and Transit Personnel
Access Matters Video Series NADTC is pleased to present Access Matters, a series of videos created in partnership and in dedication to Donna Smith (1959-2022). These videos were created to train drivers to be more sensitive to the needs of people who are blind, deaf and have other disabilities who rely on public transportation. The…
Read more »Volunteer Driver Programs and the use of Section 5310 Funding
Volunteer Driver Programs and the use of Section 5310 Funding introduces the benefits of volunteer programs, and its ability to supplement existing transportation services. This report highlights three programs who have overcome the impacts of COVID-19 and how they continue to provide this vital service to older adults and people with disabilities.
Read more »Section 5310 and Cycling without Age Program
Section 5310 and Cycling without Age Program introduces a unique program for older adults and people with disabilities, to get outside and be active using a trishaw bike. This report highlights the Make the Ride Happen program in Wisconsin that allows users to enjoy the ride, rather than peddling, bringing joy and vitality back into…
Read more »2021 Trends Report Spotlight: Rural Volunteer Transportation Programs
This Trends Report highlights the importance of volunteer driver programs in rural communities across the United States, especially those providing transportation services for riders going to vital medical appointments in neighboring towns or cities. This informational brief showcases local programs and their ability to recruit and retain volunteer drivers in rural communities.
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