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Ken Thompson

Ken Thompson

National Aging and Disability Transportation Center, Silver Spring, Maryland

Easterseals, Washington, District of Columbia

kthompson@easterseals.com

Ken Thompson is currently the Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator for the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center. He supports the NADTC by providing technical assistance, training and information to customers on a variety of issues including accessible transportation, the ADA, veterans' issues, building partnerships, and service planning. He responds to customers seeking information on a variety of issues related to accessible transportation. His over twenty years' experience working in human services includes managing a human service transportation system that followed a U.S. Navy stint working in aviation. Ken holds a Masters in Public Affairs and B.A. from Hood College in Maryland. He has completed the ADA Coordinator's Training Certification Program, University of Missouri College of Human Environmental Sciences and is a Community Resource Specialist (CRS).

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  • Inform USA Webinar - Making the Connection: Transportation, Aging and the ADA
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of the biggest challenges facing older adults and people with disabilities is finding transportation services in their community that meet their needs. This session will focus on transportation and mobility options for older adults and people with disabilities when driving is no longer an option. Topics will include the importance of mobility for social connections and health, the range of mobility options, transportation accessibility, and ADA considerations. Information on finding community resources for transportation through information and referral/assistance (I&R/A) programs, the role of mobility managers, and assistance from aging services and CILs will also be provided. An introduction to a new I&R resource from the Eldercare Locator called the Disability Information and Assistance Line (DIAL) will be featured. DIAL specialist refers callers to the appropriate local transportation and other key community resources, taking their unique mobility needs into consideration.

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