Thursday, June 10, 2010

Transportation: The Silent Need

Transportation: The Silent Need provides the results of a survey of the nationwide network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and reflects their knowledge and opinions about senior transportation.

The survey of Area Agencies on Aging was undertaken by the National Center on Senior Transportation (NCST) as a first step in our efforts to identify the extent to which the Aging Network, including AAAs, Title VI Aging Services Programs, State Units on Aging, and Aging Transportation Services Providers, is involved in the delivery, administration and coordination of transportation services for senior citizens.

Summary The survey’s particular focus from the AAAs’ viewpoint should be considered when interpreting the survey results; nevertheless, we believe the report is useful and will enhance understanding of senior transportation. AAAs’ perspectives and knowledge of transportation are informed by their work on behalf of older people. A total of 367 Area Agencies, 58.3% of AAAs nationwide, responded to the survey. As the survey indicates, AAAs play a variety of roles in senior transportation - advocating, planning, administering, coordinating and providing services.

Of particular note are the following survey findings:
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