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Raising Awareness About Transportation Options in Native American Communities: Insights from USAging’s 2024 Title VI Program Survey

Oct 04, 2024

USAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for Title VI Native American Aging Programs. USAging also partners with Easterseals on the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC), a technical assistance center and program funded by the Federal Transit Administration. Every three years since 2009, USAging has conducted a survey of Title VI Native American Aging Programs and Services, including transportation, which informs transportation providers and advocates who work closely with NADTC.

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Webinar

Volunteer Transportation: Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Transportation Service

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1:00-2:00PM ET, NADTC hosted a webinar featuring Molly Walt, CEO, for Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). This learning opportunity highlighted their volunteer transportation program that provides escorted door-to-door transportation for low-income older adults, people with disabilities and veterans. Drivers serve as companions for medical, essential…

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Facts about Service Animals and Transportation

This rack card includes the U.S. DOT’s definition of a service animal, customer’s rights and responsibilities regarding service animals, and customer service practices. This resource can be printed on cardstock and used in a brochure rack or with other marketing and training materials.

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Micromobility Opportunities for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Sep 16, 2024

Micromobility expands opportunities for people to get around their communities without using a vehicle.  As communities explore various micromobility options, including electric and adaptive bicycles, trishaws and scooters, it is important to consider how all potential users, particularly older adults and people with disabilities, can benefit.

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Empowering Independence for The Next Generation

Sep 10, 2024

In June 2024, the Oklahoma Mobility Management Program took part in this summer’s Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum’s “Game of YLife” event at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma campus in Chickasha, OK. This event was designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities learn more about managing daily life and finances.

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NEW Every Ride Counts Marketing Materials and 2023-2024 Pilot Report

Access this Every Ride Counts campaign overview before checking out new materials on the Every Ride Counts page.

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Community Engagement Toolkit: Essentials for Planning & Facilitating Meaningful Conversations

Providing transportation that meets the needs of everyone in the community can be challenging. Connecting with community members and organizations from all areas of your service area is essential to providing accessible transportation. The Community Engagement Toolkit offers a structured approach and useful tools to discuss how well local transportation options are meeting the transportation needs of individuals in the community.

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NADTC Impact Report

The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center’s (NADTC) Impact Report defines the activities completed and materials developed in support of transportation programs nationwide for the period of January 1-December 31, 2023. This report showcases where and how NADTC resources and products are being used by local programs and communities to improve accessible transportation services.

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Webinar

NADTC Grantees: Where Are They Now?

NADTC Community Grants focus on areas with significant need and scarce resources. The projects highlighted by past grantees in this webinar will emphasize community involvement with innovative planning, enhanced collaboration between transit and human services transportation programs, and develop tactics for maximizing funding opportunities like Section 5310 and various federal, state, and local resources to…

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