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 …
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 …
“As frustrating as the recent rise in gas prices may be for people who rely upon cars to get around, for the 1.6 million Virginians with disabilities the ability to drive at all in our car-dependent society is a luxury …
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.
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 …
This Demonstration session was presented at the 2020 annual conference of the American Evaluation Association. It presents lessons learned about inclusive planning involving people with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers. A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration …
The city’s former transportation accessibility czar starts as the MTA’s first ever Chief Accessibility Officer on Thursday after a brief stint in the private sector where he landed in hot water with the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board.
Quemuel “Q” …
On February 25th, the current Transit Planning 4 All Grantees shared their progress thus far towards community-specific, mobility on demand solutions. These projects are being inclusively planned with older adults and people with disabilities. You can visit project team presentations …
A look at a study located across-the-pond in London, UK regarding inclusion in transportation for people with disabilities.
America Walks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit national organization works to advance safe, equitable, accessible, and enjoyable places to walk and move by giving people and communities the resources to effectively advocate for change. On Wednesday, December 9th, America Walks …
Representatives from Casper’s Council of People with Disabilities appeared at Tuesday’s City Council work session to present findings from a citywide transportation survey and to consult with the council on ways to make transit better and more accessible for …
