Empowering Mobility Together: FTA Section 5310 Webinars and Collaborative Forum
August 5 and 12 | 3:00 PM ET
Join NADTC for the Empowering Mobility Together virtual event, a two-part webinar series and online discussion forum designed to delve into the conceptualization, planning and sustainability of Section 5310 projects. Direct and designated recipients of 5310 funding, eligible subrecipients and others interested in transportation for older adults and people with disabilities are encouraged to attend. Registration gives you access to both webinars and the online virtual forum!
NADTC Resources
Resource Update: Developed jointly with the Eldercare Locator, NADTC has updated its longstanding resource, Transportation Options, to capture the needs of community service providers and the mobility of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Transportation Options for Community Service Providers: Targeted to community organizations that work directly with older adults and people with disabilities and is intended to help professionals connect with local transportation options available in the community that serve the needs of their clients.
Transportation Options for Mobility Independence: Targeted to the needs of older adults and people with disabilities and is designed to help them learn about transportation resources available in their community that best meet their needs.
Happening Now
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the ADA! On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into Law. Since then, our nation's transportation system has been transformed by this Civil Rights Legislation which in turn, has positively impacted the freedom and independence of people with disabilities. Visit the ADA National Network for ways to recognize this event in your community.
Did you know August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day?
Your agency is likely doing a lot to support older adults on this special day. Below are a few ideas to help celebrate the unique needs and immense wisdom and contributions of older adults.
Encourage community members to check-in on their older family members or neighbors.
Highlight some of your older riders or drivers on social media.
Allow older adults to ride for free on August 21.
Promote volunteerism throughout the community.
FTA Updates and Resources
Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) updated their program inventory to include 13 new partner agencies whose programs support transportation services. The CCAM Program Inventory identifies 132 federal programs that may provide transportation funding assistance, and can be used to explore new partnership opportunities for your local projects.
Partner Updates
Registration is now open for the 2025 National Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) Conference. This year's event will be held on December 7–10 in Austin, TX. Check out National RTAP's website to learn more about this event, including hotel information, session details and more!
Funding Opportunities
For the latest updates from FTA, sign up for their mailing list, or visit the Grant Programs web page for a full listing of Notice of Funding Opportunities.
NADTC Technical Assistance Specialists are here to assist professionals like you to answer questions about a variety of topics related to transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, ADA accessible services and related issues.
Call 866.983.32220 or email us at contact@nadtc.org to start a conversation.
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is a program funded by the Federal Transit Administration and administered by USAging and Easterseals.
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center | 1100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Suite 350 | Washington, DC 20003 US
