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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…
Read more »ARCHIVED – Dementia, Caregiving & Transportation Webinar
On April 25, 2018, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center hosted a webinar that showcased a particular community’s approach to bringing together dementia and caregiving groups on the one hand, and transportation providers on the other, for information exchange and dialogue as a template for other communities. This webinar is an extension of collaboration…
Read more »2017 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Connected Vehicle Technology
Self-driving vehicles can be of great value and open up a new world for people with disabilities and older adults. Mitigating transportation obstacles for individuals with disabilities would enable new employment opportunities and save money in healthcare expenditures from missed medical appointments. Connected vehicle technology is the focus of this Topic Spotlight, one of six…
Read more »ARCHIVED – NADTC and FHWA Safe Crossings at Transit Stops Webinar
On April 19, 2018, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Federal Highway Administration, along with Phoenix Valley Metro, Washington, DC Metro, and Richmond GRTA hosted a webinar on improving safety and accessibility for mid-block crossings that reach transit stops. This webinar supports the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)…
Read more »2017 Trends Report Topic Spotlight: Seamless Mobility
Seamless mobility is made possible by infrastructure that connects without interruption, technology that helps people plan and take trips, and regional coordination of transportation systems. Seamless technology is 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…
Read more »5 Keys to Successful Volunteer Driver Programs
Apr 11, 2018Photo credit: NADTC 2017 Photo Contest 2nd Place Winner, Whistlestop Carepool, San Rafael, California 5 Keys to Successful Volunteer Driver Programs Guest blogger: Valerie Lefler, MPA, President & CEO of Integrated Global Dimensions LLC in Lincoln, Nebraska With the rise of transportation options on the horizon and all the excitement around new shared mobility options,…
Read more »Dementia, Caregiving and Transportation Toolkit
The Dementia, Caregiving and Transportation toolkit was adapted from NADTC’s Winter 2017-2018 online course which provided an in-depth look at transportation needs and concerns experienced by family caregivers, particularly caregivers of individuals with dementia, and offered guidance on community approaches for connecting transportation and caregiver networks. This toolkit is designed to provide resources and strategies for…
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