Posts Tagged ‘Audio/Video’

Does the aging population cause concern for traffic fatalities? [ITNMetroDetroit]

December 26, 2012

Lori Fidler, Executive Director of ITNMetroDetroit appears on Comcast Newsmakers to talk about the importance of transportation for seniors. For more information, please visit www.itnmetrodetroit.org

Need for Volunteer Senior Drivers Growing on the Westside [ITNGreaterLA] [video]

December 6, 2012

The Independent Transportation Network of Greater Los Angeles only has nine drivers servicing Westside seniors unable to drive on their own, and demand is increasing. Watch the video below.

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Ashoka Fellow Katherine Freund on dignified transportation for seniors

October 26, 2012

Trooper’s actions spark discussion on elderly drivers

October 11, 2012

The lack of alternate transportation is cited as one the biggest reasons seniors are reluctant to give up driving. ITN is the only program of its kind in the state and it operates only within a 15-mile radius of Portland.

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Interview featuring Laura Dake of ITNBluegrass, describing how ITN works and the benefits of using the ITN

June 4, 2012

Check out ITNSarasota’s YouTube Video. They need your financial support to keep providing rides.

March 30, 2012

Listen to a Radio Ad for ITNMontereyCounty

March 2, 2012

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Karen’s Korner – ITNNorthCentralCT

February 21, 2012

See Margaret Smith-Hale, along with members of her Walk for Rides committee, describe the features and benefits of ITNNorthCentralCT, a proud affiliate of ITNAmerica.

ITNNorthCentralCT is a non-profit, membership based, fee-per-ride transportation alternative for seniors and visually impaired adults. Our volunteer drivers take our members where they want to go, when they want to go. Visit http://www.itnnorthcentralct.org for more information.

To find an affiliate in your community go here:
http://itnamerica.org/content/AffiliateSites.php

ITNGreaterCincinnati [Video Podcast]

February 14, 2012

…“Driving means freedom and independence.” Tune-in today as you learn about a new local transportation service that includes “door-through-door” service to any destination within the I-275 loop in Greater Cincinnati. Liz and Nancy discuss how you can receive affordable rides in private cars for any purpose 24/7 to anywhere for those people 60 or older or for those who are visually impaired. Learn more about this service by E-mailing: info@ITNGreaterCincinnati.org or log onto www.ITNGreaterCincinnati.org or call 513.559.2200 to arrange a ride.

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Join the Senior Driving Conversation

January 12, 2012

Dave Melton, Managing Director for Global Road Safety for Liberty Mutual Insurance and Katherine Freund, President and Executive Director of ITNAmerica, discuss Senior Driving: the issue that is currently impacting families worldwide; tell-tale signs of someone who should consider giving up the car keys; the “Senior Simulation Suit,” which is a community educational initiative, that includes a live simulation demonstration; how to approach this subject with loved-ones; and, transportation alternatives such as ITNAmerica. For more information on Senior Driving, please visit LibertyMutual.com/senior-driving and ITNAmerica.org.