Publication
In this Hiring Veterans and People with Disabilities in Transit Topic Spotlight, NADTC reviews the hiring of veterans and people with disabilities in transit. There are many transit agencies that could benefit from the capabilities of and value added by qualified applicants with disabilities. This report guides agencies in understanding the values, skills, and ideas people…
Read more
Blog
Thank you to guest blogger Steve Yaffe for writing this blog on factors that influence our decision when procuring technology for scheduling and dispatch for transit agencies. This blog is a continuation of the Technology for Demand Response Transportation series. This blog delves into choices we face when procuring technology for scheduling and dispatch. Key issues in…
Read more
Publication
This resource was developed as a part of NADTC’s partnership activities with the National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults (engAGED). As organizations around the country address COVID-19 in their communities, this resource is focused on the important role transportation plays in the lives of older adults—and how transportation agencies are responding to this national…
Read more
Blog
This blog was developed as a part of NADTC’s partnership activities with the National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults (engAGED). In addition to the blog, NADTC presented webinar and wrote an e-news article on the relationship between transportation and social isolation of older adults. The mission of the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) is to work with…
Read more
Publication
This publication provides information, tips and resources for bus operators assisting passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Operators who are aware of the challenges that individuals with dementia and their caregivers face, are better able to recognize dementia symptoms and ensure a safe trip for all riders.
Read more
Blog
This blog is provided by Carrie Diamond, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist for the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center. If you have questions or comments, Carrie can be reached at cdiamond@easterseals.com According to the U.S. Constitution, the population of the country must be counted every 10 years. The last census was completed in…
Read more
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC ) recognizes the impact COVID-19 is having on transportation programs serving older adults and people with disabilities. As Coronavirus (COVID-19) information changes daily and hourly, the pages below provide you with places to find updates and additional information. Additional information on transportation resources can be found under…
Read more
Webinar
Click to listen and view the webinar recording Webinar description: Connecting older adults to available transportation options in their communities provides an opportunity to foster and maintain social connections. Without the vital connections made through transportation, individuals may feel a loss of independence and reduce involvement in social activities and/or personal hobbies. This engAGED webinar will…
Read more
Webinar
NADTC hosted the Rides to Health and Wealth webinar on March 10 ,2020. View and listen to the webinar Download a copy of the webinar transcript in Word This webinar highlighted west central Missouri’s nine- county Health and Wealth Network and it’s collaborative approach to building rural transportation options. The Network’s Rides to Health and…
Read more
Webinar
NADTC 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…
Read more