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Building Relationships Between Mobility Managers & Centers for Independent Living
A compilation of the strategies and activities used in the Mobility Management Independent Living Coaches program from Centers for Independent Living or IL coaches to inform mobility managers and other transportation professionals about disability issues.
Read more »ARCHIVED – Addressing Transportation Barriers for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
This webinar was held June 16, 2016. It was intended to help participants understand how to tap into some of the resources that might be available locally to navigate transportation. Best practices were shared by Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) staff, including how the ARC uses technology and outreach to share transportation information and resources. This…
Read more »How Do I Get Started with Technology?
Jun 10, 2016The following is the first in a series of technology alerts that will be shared with the NADTC mailing list. Subscribe now to receive these posts in your inbox! So what is it about technology that has become so critical to fixed-route and demand response transit? Research has concluded that technology has the potential to…
Read more »A Survey on the Use of Taxis in Paratransit Programs
This report highlights the findings of a survey on how taxi operators in the U.S. assist transit systems by providing paratransit service for people with disabilities.
Read more »Transportation Education Curriculum
A Curriculum to Build the Knowledge of Educators, Human Services, Families, and Transit regarding Transportation Education and Travel Instruction The goal of this transportation education curriculum is to provide educators, transit professionals, families, and others with strategies for integrating transportation content, including travel instruction, into the educational experience for students, including students with disabilities. The…
Read more »Falls Prevention Awareness and Public Transportation Brochure
This publication was developed to help older adults use public transportation independently, safely, and without fear. The publication reviews fall risks and potential safety measures within public transportation vehicles. There is also a separate tip sheet for drivers and older adult riders about safe travel and falls prevention.
Read more »“Blaze a Trail” in May! NADTC Recognizes Older Americans Month
May 12, 2016This year, the Older Americans Month theme is “Blaze a Trail.” The annual celebration, held each year in May, offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s aging population. NADTC encourages all older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and organizations that support accessible transportation to think about how you can blaze…
Read more »Transit Operator’s Pocket Guide
This quick reference guide for fixed-route bus operators addresses ADA requirements such as priority seating and stop announcements. The guide also provides tips for serving customers with disabilities and those who have service animals. Thank you to 2017 NADTC photo contest participants Senior Transportation Connection (Cleveland, Ohio) and Ark-Tex Council of Governments (Texarkana, Texas)…
Read more »Toolkit for the Assessment of Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety
This “how-to” toolkit addresses optimal bus stop design including a comprehensive assessment tool. Topics covered: shelter design, lighting, security, pedestrian environment, signage, wayfinding, technology, urban/rural considerations, and organizational collaboration.
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