Key Points
- The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is funded by the Federal Trade Administration.
- The center enhances access to information regarding the availability and accessibility of transportation options that meet the needs of older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
FIM Opportunities
Reliable transportation provides a critical connection to fresh, healthy food for many older adults and people with disabilities, especially those who do not drive.
Lack of transportation to grocery stores and farmers markets means that instead of eating healthy, nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables that would benefit their health and well-being, some older adults and people with disabilities are buying shelf-stable supplies and stretching a week’s worth of food into a month’s worth of meals.
