The Aging Network & Mobility Management in Wisconsin
The WI Aging Network Department of Health & Human Services * Administration on Aging * State Unit on Aging * Area Agencies on Aging (GWAAR, Dane, Milwaukee) * County/Tribal Aging Units
OAA Consultant - Transportation Specialist New position in 2011 Created due to input from aging network professionals General transportation issues and state funded elderly & disabled transportation program s85.21
Transportation issues Statewide Transportation Manager for Medicaid Transportation Family Care – LTC Medicaid Waiver program Volunteer Driver programs – recruitment, liability & insurance issues SAFETEA – LU reauthorization – public & specialized transportation funding FTA grants requirements & new regulations
What is Mobility Management? a tool that maximizes resources through the process of collaboration. has a “person” centered focus. is fundable under a number of federal programs, including New Freedom (Section 5317). 80% federal, 20% local
Mobility Managers & Aging Units/ADRCs working together… New programs: volunteer driver or public transit Expanded networks using existing or new resources Travel Training
Continuum of Mobility Services Safe while driving CarFit, AARP safe driving, Transitioning from driving AAA online programs, The Hartford, Metlife, AARP, Dementia & Driving (Teepa Snow, Alz. Aso.), travel training Options for when not driving or choosing not to drive Public Transit, aging program buses, taxi vouchers, volunteer programs
What’s out there… Grants – state, federal, non-profit, local New Partners: Planning & Zoning – livable communities, aging friendly Emergency management – transportation inventory Air quality – rideshare programs Get to know you transit/transportation folks – they need you too!
More information Carrie Porter OAA Consultant – Transportation Specialist Greater WI Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) WisDOT New Freedom information transit/newfreedom.htm Wisconsin’s Transportation Coordination index.htm