Report on the National Phone Conversations

摘要

In December, 1993 and in March, 1994 the National Eldercare Institute onTransportation (NEIT) convened two National Phone Conversations on topics relevant to the aging network. The National Phone Conversations were co-sponsored by NEIT and the National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA). The purpose of the calls was to share information with State Units on Aging (SUAs) and other aging and transit service providers on mobility issues that affect elders. The first Conversation addressed the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its potential effects on elder riders. The second Conversation dealt with the planning processes of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) and related processes under the Older Americans Act (OAA). The report explains the issues, recommendations and some solutions that were discussed during each Phone Conversation.