MAG Human Services Transportation Newsletter - August 2024
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ANNOUNCEMENTSTransportation Ambassador Program (TAP)Save the date for the next TAP Meeting on August 20, 2024, from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, registration is free. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and resources regarding human services transportation for older adults and persons with disabilities. Presentations will include updates from Valley Metro, the City of Phoenix, and presentations by Copper Fleet, the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation, and Hacienda Healthcare. For more information about TAP and to review the agenda, follow this link. You can register for the TAP meeting now with the new registration link.
FEATURED STORIES
Photo courtesy of Lauren Read Meet the new Human Services Transportation Planner at MAG! Lauren Read joined the MAG team as the Human Services Transportation Planner in May. She moved from Washington State where she was the Mobility Management Coordinator for the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments. She has extensive experience with developing training curriculum, facilitating meetings and workshops, and conducting travel training. At MAG, she will be coordinating with the subregional mobility managers to accomplish program goals, assisting with the Section 5310 application process, and supporting the Transportation Ambassador Program (TAP).
Photo courtesy of Maricopa Association of Governments Sharing Economy and Transportation is a peer-to-peer economic model that facilitates acquiring, providing, or sharing access to goods and services. Billy Parker, notes, as a Subregional Mobility Manager and long-time Section 5310 subrecipient, I see this concept dovetailing closely with the FTA definition of "Mobility Management". This includes "short-range planning and management activities and projects for improving coordination among public transportation and other transportation service providers." Article contributed by Billy Parker, East Valley Subregional Mobility Manager and Executive Director at Chandler/Gilbert Arc.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Photo courtesy of National Aging and Disability Transportation Center The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released a funding opportunity through its Enhancing Mobility Innovation program. The purpose is to support research and to advance emerging technologies, strategies, and innovations to make transit easier and more accessible. Eligible applicants include transit agencies, state or local departments of transportation, Native nations, private and nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, and state and local governments. Applications are due August 30, 2024, and can be accessed by following this link.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Photo courtesy of National Aging and Disability Transportation Center The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently released an updated training course on including people with disabilities in disaster preparations. This new course is designed for everyone involved in disaster planning and provides guidance on how to ensure that people with disabilities are taken into consideration during the disaster preparedness process. The course can be viewed on the FEMA website.
Photo courtesy of National Aging and Disability Transportation Center The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADTC) is hosting a free webinar about learning how cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) programs are helping people living with dementia. In this webinar, two grantees will share successes, challenges, and lessons learned about CST. The webinar requires registration which can be completed by following this link.
MAG HOSTED WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGSMAG offers monthly human services transportation provider trainings and workshops facilitated by our subregional mobility managers. The trainings and workshops cover topics such as drivers’ safety, fleet management, and include an opportunity to discuss current service providers topics. The next workshop to be held will be a two-session workshop series on the topic of Transporting Passengers with Special Needs. These workshops will offer tips and best practices on communicating with passengers with special needs, assistance techniques, and safety procedures. Andrea Williams, Subregional Mobility Manager, and Heather Peralta, Lead Certified Instructor from Gompers, will present strategies that participants can put into practice in their daily activities. August Workshops Driver Safety
Preventative Maintenance
Transporting Passengers with Special Needs – Part 1(Rescheduled from July 19) September Workshops Transporting Passengers with Special Needs – Part 2 (Rescheduled from July 26)
Enhancing Mobility Through Technology
If you have a suggestion for a story, an announcement you would like to share, questions about transportation program best practices, or would like to provide feedback for the newsletter, contact Lauren Read at LRead@azmag.gov.
TAP Recognition NominationsNominations are now open to recognize an Outstanding Driver or staff member Years of Service at your agency. Selected nominees will be recognized at the TAP meeting in August. Nomination forms for Outstanding Drivers and Years of Service are also available on our website. Nominations are due August 14, 2024. We greatly appreciate the support you provide for our community members!
RESOURCES
MAG fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related authorities and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information on rights afforded under Title VI, relevant activities at MAG, or if you feel these rights have been violated, please visit the agency website at www.azmag.gov or call 602-254-6300. MAG, para todos sus programas y actividades, cumple totalmente con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 y con las relacionadas autoridades y regulaciones. Para obtener más información sobre los derechos reconocidos en el Título VI, las actividades pertinentes de MAG, o si siente que sus derechos han sido violados, por favor visite el sitio web de la agencia en www.azmag.gov o llame al 602-254-6300.
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