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Accessible Rural Transportation
Decades after the advent of the independent living and disability rights movements, transportation remains the number one issue for people with disabilities living in rural areas. .
Society is trying to open all doors to people with impairment or limitation, yet most people with disabilities who live in Rural America continue to be isolated, frustrated, and cut off from going to work or school, visiting family or friends, participating in community life, or tending to health needs because of the lack of adequate transportation.
Transportation Act Reauthorization Position Statement: Rural Transportation for People with Disabilities January, 2010 “It is hereby declared to be the national policy that elderly and handicapped persons have the same right as other persons to utilize mass transportation facilities and services; that special efforts shall be made in the planning and design of mass transportation facilities and services so that the availability to elderly and handicapped persons of mass transportation which they can effectively utilize will be assured; and that all Federal programs offering assistance in the field of mass transportation (including the programs under this Act) should contain provisions implementing this policy.” Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1970, P.L. 91-453 Full Statement Click Here .
APRIL'S TOOLKIT FOR OPERATING A RURAL TRANSPORTATION VOUCHER PROGAM IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR A NOMINAL FLAT FEE OF $20.00 (S/H INCLUDED) REQUEST YOUR COPY NOW BY EMAILING ELISSA ELLIS: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Also See... Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) APRIL's Response to SAFETEA LU Transportation Voucher Project Reports from the past three years
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