10 articles found in ‘Mobility Management’ Category
Empowering Independence for The Next Generation
Comments OffIn 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.
The Inclusion of Travel Training in Transition Services
Comments OffTransportation plays an integral role in our everyday lives. Many individuals with disabilities rely on accessible transportation or are often dependent on others to access everyday essentials. Many avoid using transportation services because they lack the knowledge or skills to access them. Travel training can be a valuable tool in helping navigate transportation options and…
Addressing New Mobility Services’ Accessibility Barriers
Comments OffThank you to guest blogger Steve Yaffe for writing this month’s blog about newer transportation options that have become popular over the past five years and how barriers can be addressed so that options can be more accessible for older adults and travelers with disabilities. New Mobility Services have three major accessibility barriers. These barriers…
Strengthening Individual Mobility Capacities and Community Accessibility
Comments OffThank you to guest blogger Valerie Parker Callahan of Greater Lynn (MA) Senior Services for preparing this post. This article provides an overview of the Mobility Resource Guide, a reference tool that promotes unique approaches to mobility and accessibility. “Mobility”—or the capacity to move freely and easily – is central to our fundamental concepts of freedom…
Kiosk for Living Well
Comments OffThank you to guest blogger Valerie Parker Callahan of Greater Lynn (MA) Senior Services for preparing this post. This article provides an overview of a unique, results-oriented program that promotes health and wellness at community pulse points. The Kiosk for Living Well created by Greater Lynn (MA) Senior Services offer older adults easy access to information…
Ryde4Life & EZ Ride: A Partnership to Offer Seniors More Choices
Comments OffEZ Ride is a non-profit, public-private partnership with a mission to implement transportation programs and services to improve the quality of life for residents of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, Passaic and Union Counties in northeast New Jersey. EZ Ride’s services are integrated, convenient and cost effective. The services include bike and pedestrian programs, carpools, vanpools,…
Michigan’s Statewide Approach to Connecting Transportation & Information
Comments OffThank you to guest blogger Vanessa V. Hansle, CEO/COO, Michigan Transportation Connection, and to Tom Page, Executive Director, Michigan 2-1-1 and Emily Houk, CEO, Research to Practice Consulting, LLC for preparing this post. The Michigan Transportation Connection (MTC): A Statewide Approach to Connecting Transportation & Information Finding transportation can be a daunting task for individuals…
What Does Information & Referral Mean to Mobility Management?
Comments OffGuest Authors: Judy L. Shanley, Ph.D., Co-Director, National Center for Mobility Management and Vanessa Lacer, Mobility Manager, Wave Transit This blog is second in a series on Information & Referral. You can read the introductory blog in the series here. When it comes down to it, the mobility manager profession would not exist without information…
Section 5307, 5310, and 5311: Using Non-DOT Federal Funds for Local Match
Comments OffWhen it comes to applying for Federal Transit Administration grant funding under the Section 5307 (Urbanized Area and Passenger Ferry in Urbanized Areas), Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities), and Section 5311 (Rural Areas) programs, determining the type of funds that may be used for local match can be critical, but…
Making Better Connections – Impact of Travel Training is Evident for Central Maryland and Beyond
Comments OffAs we transition into fall, we reflect on our busy and successful summer of webinars, resource development, presentations, and technical assistance. We are joined on the blog today by our friends at Central Maryland Regional Transit (CMRT). In June we were fortunate to have CMRT join us at the NADTC Celebration & Briefing Event to…