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Older Driver Safety Questions and Answers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationOlder Adults and People with Disabilities — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTransportation can reduce social isolation and enhance individual autonomy and psychosocial well-being. IN many rural communities there is a need for safe accessible transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.
Unchecked Recalls Pose Roadway Risks — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationCheck to Protect is a campaign that focuses on drivers of vehicles five years old or older and rivers of used cars.
Social Service Transportation Planning — California
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Mobility Coordinator works with all the transportation providers in San Luis Obispo County to find ways for people who don't have access to their own transportation or who are unable to us public transportation, get around the community.
The Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis document provides guidance to SDLA's regarding the role of driver rehabilitation specialists in providing evidence, via comprehensive evaluations, to support fitness-to-drive decisions for medically at-risk drivers.
Spectrum of Driver Services — National
Source: ExpertDefine the common language and different program models used in a wide range of driving programs, covering everything from driving school for healthy drivers to driving rehabilitation programs.
V2V Communications Fact Sheet — National
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the past decade, NHTSA has researched V2V, a communication technology that allows vehicles to communicate to one another regarding important safety and mobility information.
GoGoGrandparent — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRides, Groceries, Meals & More: Built Better For Older Adults And People With Disabilities.
Screened & monitored services from Uber, DoorDash, Instacart and more, with or without a smartphone, 24/7.