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National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) Overview Webinar
April 6, 2016
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
Introductions
Carol Wright• Co-Director, NADTC
• Assistant Vice President of Mobility and Transportation,
Easter Seals
Virginia Dize• Co-Director, NADTC
• Program Manager, National Association of Area Agencies
on Aging (n4a)
Carol R. Wright Virginia DizeEaster Seals, Inc. n4a Co-Director, NADTC Co-Director, NADTC
FTA Funded Technical Assistance Centers
National Aging & Disability Transportation Center - NADTC National Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
Easter Seals, Inc.
National Rural Transit Assistance Program - NRTAP Neponset Valley TMA
National Center for Mobility Management - NCMM American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
Easter Seals, Inc.
www.nadtc.org 4
What We Do…
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National Rural Transit Assistance Program is dedicated to creating public and rural transit solutions in America through assistance, partner collaboration, FREE training, and other transit industry products.
www.nationalrtap.org
888-589-6821
What We Do…
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The National Center for Mobility Management ‘s mission is to facilitate communities to adopt transportation strategies and mobility options that empower people to live independently, and advance health, economic vitality, self-sufficiency, and community.
The Center’s activities support FTA grantees, mobility managers, and partners in adopting proven, sustainable, and replicable transportation coordination, mobility management and one call – one click transportation information practices.
www.nationalcenterformobilitymanagement.org
866-846-6400
Launched December 2015
Partnership of National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and Easter Seals, Inc.
Builds on the earlier work of the National Center on Senior Transportation and Easter Seals Project ACTION
Promotes the availability & accessibility of transportation options that serve the needs of:• Older Adults
• People with Disabilities
• Caregivers
Focus on Section 5310 Formula Grant
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National Aging & Disability Transportation Center
Promote the use of accessible public transportation for employment, healthcare, education, recreation, and to support independent living.
Increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of coordinated human service transportation.
Ensure transportation planning is done in conjunction with broader planning activities at all levels.
Highlight and assist in developing promising practices to solve transportation challenges, maximizing the effectiveness of federal investments in specialized transportation.
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Goals of the NADTC
NADTC will offer technical assistance to: Transportation professionals Human services providers People with disabilities Older adults Veterans Caregivers Communities & individuals with
limited resources
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Target Audience
What We Do…
Communication and Outreach• Website
• Blog
• YouTube
• Email Updates
• Yearly Trends Report
• Technology-focused White Paper & Resources
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What We Do…
Provide Person-centered Technical Assistance• 800# Information & Referral Hotline
• Information Clearinghouse (resources including past documents from NCST and ESPA)
• New Online Publications
• Partnership with Eldercare Locator
Training• Webinars
• Online Courses
• In-person Events
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What We Do…
Coordination and Partnerships• Stakeholder Review Committees
• Open Dialogues
• Forums
Investing in Community Solutions through a Community
Grant Program
Development of a Community Accessibility Scorecard & Index
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How to Stay Up-to-Date with NADTC
n4a and Easter Seals look forward to serving communities and providers across the country.
Sign up for our e-Blasts
Visit our Website
Keep up with our Blogs
Become a Twitter Follower
Watch for us at National Conferences
Use our Hotline
Take our Online Courses and Webinars
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Carol R. Wright & Virginia Dize, Co-Directors202.403.8365 | [email protected]
202.872.0888 | [email protected]
www.nadtc.org
Toll Free: (866) 983-3222 | TTY: (202) 347-7385
Email: [email protected]
Contact Information
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
National RTAP
888.589.6821
nationalrtap.org
facebook.com/nationalrtap
The recording and slides will be posted at nationalrtap.org/webinars
Robin Phillips, Executive Director
Liz Taylor, Senior Project Manager
