Role of OTs in senior transportation is focus of Feb. 24 webinar
The NCST and AOTA present a 60-minute webinar designed for occupational therapists to learn more about the role of OT in senior transportation, become familiar with resources to better serve their older clients, and develop strategies to enhance partnerships with their local Area Agency on Aging.

The Beverly Foundation announces its 2010 STAR Search/STAR Awards program
The Beverly Foundation will award $150,000 to senior transportation services selected from their 2010 STAR Search/STAR Awards program. For additional information regarding eligibility guidelines and this year’s award categories, visit the Beverly Foundation website at www.beverlyfoundation.org.

NCST to have session at ASA's Aging in America conference in Chicago
Mobility for Older People: Private Ventures and Public Initiatives is the title of a day-long focus on senior transportation during the March 15-19 Aging in America conference of the American Society on Aging.

Project ACTION invites applications to the 2010 ATC Initiative
NCST's fellow Easter Seals initiative, Project ACTION, encourages community leaders willing to tackle challenging transportation issues to apply for an outstanding opportunity. In an extension of its renowned Mobility Planning Services program,

FTA publishes new report on JARC and New Freedom programs
The Federal Transit Administration has published a report on the JARC and New Freedom services in operation during federal fiscal years 2007 and 2008.

Learn from successful programs that help improve transportation for older adults
The National Center for Senior transportation collects Program Success Stories from the field to share with you as examples of successful models of senior transportation.