National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)

NADTC staff will be presenting at various upcoming conferences. Get the details below! ??Association of Mobility Managers Inaugural Annual Conference | April 5-8 | Edmonds, OK | https://lnkd.in/emX6hPzA ??American Public Transportation Association Mobility Conference | April 6-9 | Austin, TX | https://lnkd.in/gsJvKRac ??Community Transportation Association of America Expo | June 2-4 | San Diego, CA | ctaa.org/expo-2025 ??Transit Retreat | June 25-26 | Des Moines, IA | www.transitretreat.org

@NationalRTAP is now accepting session proposals for their 6th Annual Technical Assistance Conference on December 7–10 in Austin, TX. Proposals should address how transportation services impact lives and create measurable benefits in communities. Learn more and submit yours by 4/15: https://ow.ly/URsa50VmglQ.

Hear from the Fallon Piaute Shoshone Tribe in our upcoming webinar on 3/27 at 2:00 PM ET. Speakers will discuss their plan for meeting the transportation needs of tribal elders and members with disabilities. Get the details and register now: https://ow.ly/7JWQ50Vmght.

The Association of Mobility Managers Conference is on April 5–8 in Edmond, OK, and NADTC staff will be in attendance! The Conference will showcase a variety of sessions covering a wide range of transportation coordination and mobility management topics. We hope to see you there! Learn more: https://ow.ly/FzzM50VjAv1.

Don’t miss our next webinar on 3/27 at 2:00 PM ET where we will be joined by the Fallon-Paiute Shoshone Tribe to explore how they how they have developed a scalable plan for meeting the transportation needs of tribal elders and members with disabilities. Register here: https://ow.ly/cJHp50VjAtb.

Navigating public transportation can be a big step toward independence for individuals with Down Syndrome. Travel instruction programs—like NJTIP @ Rutgers—help riders build confidence through hands-on training, visual supports and step-by-step guidance tailored to their needs. With patience and the right tools, individuals can learn to travel safely and independently. On World Down Syndrome Day, we celebrate the power of mobility for all! Learn more about travel instruction and how it supports independence. https://ow.ly/i2ao50Vmh37

Set your transportation program up for success by ensuring you have the tools needed to manage trip scheduling, coordinate with other agencies and more. Watch our training video to get the details: https://ow.ly/vnXh50VjArB.

Our partner National RTAP is hosting a webinar tomorrow, 3/20, at 2:00 PM ET for a deep dive into three of their newest resources: the Directory of Grant Writers, Resources by Roles and John Martin Series - Harnessing the Power of Change. Register here: https://ow.ly/coM050VjAoG.

Today on National Transit Employee Appreciation Day we celebrate the dedicated transit employees who keep our communities moving! From drivers and dispatchers to mechanics and customer service staff, their hard work ensures that older adults, people with disabilities and all riders can access reliable transportation every day. Join us in thanking transit workers for their commitment to mobility and independence! #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay

Meredith Bratton, CRS-A/D, Program Associate at NADTC, joined the Arlington Commission on Aging's Transportation Committee meeting to discuss the work of NADTC and the importance of community engagement in accessible transportation. Ensuring older adults and people with disabilities have reliable mobility options starts with strong local collaboration!