The COVID-19 pandemic left many persons with disabilities and older adults without reliable transportation to access essential goods, medical care, and social engagements. Issues of social isolation for older adults were exacerbated with the emergence of COVID-19 because transportation service …
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and the Transit Planning 4 All (TP4A) partners undertook this research effort to better understand the landscape of inclusive transit planning for people with disabilities and older adults by agencies and organizations beyond …
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center has published a new technical assistance brief: “Transportation enables older adults and individuals with disabilities to access and sustain paid employment or volunteer work activities. Transportation options can vary considerably depending on the …
On January 2, 2024, VRT will launch Beyond Access, a new regional service for adults aged 60+ and persons with disabilities. Beyond Access will provide no-cost, shared-ride, curb-to-curb transportation for those who qualify Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to …
The Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice released its FY24 Older Adult research solicitation, which can be found at https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2024-171942. The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2024.
The solicitation seeks applications for the funding of rigorous research …
Applications for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge are due March 6. Nonprofits and governmental entities can apply for small grants to fund quick-action projects to enhance livability for people of all ages, including through transportation and mobility improvements. Learn more …
According to 2022 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) eight in 10 people with disabilities were not part of the labor force, with their diagnoses precluding many from employment. But there has been progress. The percentage of …
FTA announced the availability of $4.7 million in Fiscal Year 2023 competitive grant funding for projects that improve access to vital services for older adults and people with disabilities, and in low-income communities.
The “Virtual Roundtable” series presents best practices and strategies for successful inclusive planning. This series hosted 4 Roundtables with former grantees to discuss topics of Partnerships, Communication, Engagement Strategies, and Measuring Success.
This Brief explores how agencies can …
Washington, D.C. – July 31, 2023. The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), along with its partners at the UMass Boston Institute for Community Inclusion, USAging, and DJB Consulting, was awarded the Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC); a grant award …
The “Virtual Roundtable” series presents best practices and strategies for successful inclusive planning. This series hosted 4 Roundtables with former grantees to discuss topics of Partnerships, Communication, Engagement Strategies, and Measuring Success.
The Brief explores how agencies can …
Originally posted by Great Lakes ADA Center
This presentation will cover resources available to election officials to evaluate the accessibility of polling locations, specifically the ADA Checklist for Polling Places developed by the U.S. Dept. of Justice in 2016. The …
In 2020, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) received a grant application from the Transit Planning 4 All program to inclusively plan and implement a mobility on demand solution with and for older adults and people with disabilities.
This document …
This past week, state government passed an infrastructure law to fund public transportation projects across the Commonwealth.
The $234 million package, administered by the Federal Transit Administration, will allow for infrastructure upgrades and new projects in both urban and rural …
The Older Adults, New Mobility and Automated Vehicles report is a collaborative effort between AARP Public Policy Institute, RAND Corporation, the Urbanism Next Center at the University of Oregon, and various subject matter experts which discusses the key factors relating …
The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century is the largest government investment to date authorizing over $200 billion for transportation development since 1998. Yet …
By: Victoria Wright, Program Manager, Transit Planning for All Project, U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) focuses on maximizing the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and …
Originally posted by The Center Square – The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced a pilot program called “Ride Now” that will give applicants over the age of 65 and individuals with disabilities six free $20 vouchers a month access …
Reliable, accessible transportation can help older adults and people with disabilities meet a wide variety of needs—including the need to socialize with others. Because many social and recreational activities happen on evenings and weekends, transportation programs that offer extended hours …
What are some inclusive mobility options for individuals with disabilities and older persons? TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 11:30-1:00 PM Eastern that will identify key components of inclusive mobility. Presenters will examine systems around …
April 6th, 2022, is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day! Congress has designated this day to recognize the role assistive technology (AT) and AT services play in the lives of persons with disabilities. Celebrate AT!
AT is …
Lindsey Teel, US Department of Labor, discusses the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), barriers that still exist in transit planning and how we can work to overcome these barriers.
TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will identify past, present, and future initiatives to ensure easier mobility for an aging society. Presenters will discuss the current mobility landscape and will provide …
