Start Date: 8/12/2025 3:00 PM EDT
End Date: 8/12/2025 4:00 PM EDT
Location:
United States
Event Website: https://www.nadtc.org/resources-publications/resource/section-5310-project-event/
Organization Name:
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
Contact:
NADTC’s Empowering Mobility Together event is a dynamic virtual experience designed to share practical insights from transportation professionals who are direct recipients and subrecipients of Section 5310 funds. This event aims to spark ideas and foster collaboration around the conceptualization, planning and sustainability of Section 5310 projects. It features two engaging webinars and an interactive online discussion forum that runs alongside and beyond the webinars.
Event Schedule
- Webinar 1: Tuesday, August 5, 3:00 PM ET (Zoom)
- Webinar 2: Tuesday, August 12, 3:00 PM ET (Zoom)
- Online Discussion Forum: Opens August 5 and runs through August 19 (Moodle platform)
What to Expect
Each webinar will feature a panel of experienced program staff sharing real-world insights and experience from their 5310-funded projects that support older adults and people with disabilities. Panelists include both direct recipients and subrecipients of 5310 funds.
- Jess Maffey, Statewide Transit Program Manager from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (Direct Recipient)
- Lucinda Shannon, Senior Regional Planner from the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (Subrecipient)
- Kristin Lam Peraza, Director of Regional Mobility Programming and Partnerships (Subrecipient)
Keep the Conversation Going
The online discussion forum—facilitated by NADTC staff, presenters, and Coordination Advisory Committee members—offers a space to ask questions, share ideas, and explore topics in greater depth. It’s your chance to connect with peers and experts beyond the webinars.
Who Should Attend
- Direct/designated recipients and subrecipients of FTA Section 5310 funds
- Transit agencies, nonprofits, and local government staff involved in mobility services
- Anyone interested in learning more about how Section 5310 funding supports transportation for older adults and people with disabilities
Whether you’re new to the program or looking to enhance your current efforts, this event offers valuable insights and connections.
