September 12, 2023
Technical Assistance Brief: Resources on Starting and Funding Volunteer Transportation
This brief includes resources to help local communities start, improve, or expand a volunteer transportation program for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. A short video explains how to get started.
Source: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
Brief [PDF]: nadtc.org/wp-content/uploads/NADTC-Vol-Transportation-TA-Brief_508.pdf
Video [Captioned, 16 minutes, 36 seconds]: youtube.com/watch?v=de12rkLOrxs
New Online Course: Creative Solutions to Rural Transportation
Course Dates: October 23 – November 17, 2023
The self-paced course will focus on challenges and solutions in rural transportation, funding, volunteer transportation, technology, and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in rural transportation planning. Registration closes on October 13.
Source: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
Link: nadtc.org/event/creative-solutions-to-rural-transportation
Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking
This initiative includes a training video for employees in the transportation sector and other educational materials and resources for both transportation employees and members of the public.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Link: transportation.gov/TLAHT
Video [Captioned, 20 minutes]: youtube.com/watch?v=6dHh3BWTO8c
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