Elders and Persons with Disabilities Transportation Committee
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Staff: Otis Munroe (MARC), Colin Bratton (WRC)
Meetings: quarterly, on the third Friday of January, April, July, and October, 10:00am -12:00pm via Zoom unless otherwise noted.
Purpose: The Vermont Elders & Persons with Disabilities Transportation Program is a statewide initiative that works to fill in gaps in existing services and provide robust transportation options for older Vermonters and Vermonters with disabilities. Transit providers like Southeast Vermont Transit apply annually for state funding so they can assist elders and persons with disabilities get out of their homes to medical appointments, to the local adult days, to senior meal sites, and for essential shopping. This service is door to door and supplements the regular transit service in the area, filling in gaps left by other transportation programs, including Medicaid.
The Southeast Vermont E&D Program covers Windham County and the southern portion of Windsor County. Out-of-town medical trips are provided to destinations outside of this area. Drivers can be both paid and volunteers and drive a variety of vehicles – from minibuses with wheelchair access to normal cars.
Committee Meetings and Agendas
Agendas and minutes from past meetings are available on the Mt. Ascutney Regional Commission website here: https://www.marcvt.org/southeast-vermont-elders-and-persons-with-disabilities-ed-transportation-program/
The Southeast Vermont E&D Committee oversees and plans the work of the program. Current members include: Southeast Vermont Transit (SEVT), Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC), Windham Regional Commission (WRC), and The Council on Aging for Southeastern VT (COASEV) / Senior Solutions.
The Committee meets quarterly, on the third Friday of January, April, July, and October from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM. Due to COVID-19, the Committee currently meets remotely over Zoom. Call-in information and links are available in each meeting agenda.
