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Two Wisconsin Transit Systems receive Dementia Friendly Designation
Apr 20, 2016Local agencies in Rock County are committed to providing support to people with dementia by learning more about recognizing the disease, communicating with those who may have dementia, and being able to direct anyone with questions to community resources. The Rock County (Wisconsin) Aging and Disability Resource Center’s Dementia Friendly initiative is being championed by…
Read more »Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Executive Summary
The report describes accessible design elements that apply to BRT systems from both the regulatory perspective of the ADA and the concept of universal design.
Read more »Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Volume 1
Volume 1 provides guidance and possible solutions for incorporating accessible design elements necessary to meet or exceed ADA accessibility requirements. Also identifies accessibility issues common to BRT systems.
Read more »Accessibility Design Guide for Bus Rapid Transit Volume 2
Volume 2 contains ADA compliance checklists for BRT facilities design and construction. The checklists are based on the current ADAAG requirements.
Read more »Where do I go from here? Engaging Volunteers in a New Way
This webinar session provides strategies you can use to enhance volunteer engagement. Highlights include expanding volunteer opportunities within your organization, evolving your volunteer program, and creating connections with and among volunteers.
Read more »Upping Your Game: Best Practices in Applying for Grants and Responding to RFPs
During this webinar, experienced and successful grant writers with the Jewish Council for the Aging in Rockville, MD highlight their best practices in applying for grants and responding to RFPs. This session also includes information on JCA’s travel training program for senior employment access.
Read more »Transportation for Elders Living on Indian Reservations: Challenges, Funding and Good Practices
This podcast highlights the importance of transportation for American Indian elders and identifies innovative approaches and resources for improving transportation services on reservations and other Indian lands in the United States.
Read more »Transportation by the Numbers
This toolkit was developed to assist service providers identify and evaluate the true cost of providing transportation services.
Read more »ARCHIVED – Enhanced Transportation Information & Referral
These webinars review the innovative collaboration among two Texas Area Agencies on Aging and their local 2-1-1 service. Presenters discussed what makes this collaboration work and offered examples that illustrate how enhanced Transportation I&R/A supports older adults living in the community.
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