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How to…with NADTC: Understanding Section 5310
Learn about the basic program requirements of FTA’s Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, Section 5310 funding.
Read more »Coordination Case Studies
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…
Read more »Trends Report 2022
Highlighting emergent topics in transportation, this year’s NADTC report is based on an annual survey distributed to NADTC e-news recipients, Federal Transit Administration-funded national transportation technical assistance centers and the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Read more »Transportation Supports Behavioral Health Access for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
May 05, 2023Transportation providers serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers understand that transportation is vital to the health of their riders, but often health is thought of in broad terms, and mental or behavioral health gets overlooked. Yet statistics show that behavioral health, a term which encompasses both mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs),…
Read more »Developing Effective Surveys
NADTC’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…
Read more »Employee Engagement
Apr 14, 2023Acknowledging the efforts and appreciating the contributions of an employee in the workplace can boost morale, increase job satisfaction and productivity. When employers create a welcoming environment and treat their employees as part of a team, that positive energy can be felt by riders, community providers or partner agencies. This blog will cover some fundamental…
Read more »Accessible Public Transportation During Disaster: A Lifeline for People with Disabilities
Apr 14, 2023Guest Blogger – Tracey Shifflett serves as the Strategic Communication Specialist for the FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC). She works with agency leadership and subject matter experts, as well as disability stakeholders and interagency partners, to provide information and resources that help people with disabilities before, during and after disasters. Reach her…
Read more »Lunch & Learn: Access Matters Video Series
Access 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…
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 »NADTC Coordination Coalition Initiative Showcase
In July of 2022, NADTC selected two coalitions, as part of the Coordination Coalition Initiative. Each group received intensive technical assistance to develop an Action Plan to re-energize their group’s transportation coordination efforts. Over the course of 8 months, each group received a 2-day workshop and monthly check-in meetings with NADTC staff to keep each…
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