Driving Inclusion: Advancing Transportation Coordination and Access to Support Community Living and Wellness for Disabled People and Older Adults

The Community Living Policy Center at the Brandeis University Lurie Institute for Disability Policy recently released a new report highlighting the potential impact of transportation coordination and access to community living for people with disabilities and older adults.

Access to transportation is a key component of health for these populations and navigating complex transportation systems can be challenging. This report explores the important role that expanded options community transportation initiatives can play in supporting independent living and overall wellness for people with disabilities and older adults. One approach spotlighted in this report is Transportation Follows the Person, which utilizes a coordinated and person-centered model that meets a person where they are.