Transportation
AFPHS hosts monthly training sessions and other special events. See below for details including recordings of past events.
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What's Public Health Got to do With... Transportation
By Karon Phillips, Ph.D., MPH, CHES, and Megan Wolfe, JD Without appropriate and accessible transportation options, older adults may miss crucial medical appointments, miss opportunities…
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Trainings
Past Training - October AFPHS Training - Transportation as a Social Determinant of Health
Transportation is a key social determinant as it is fundamental to supporting healthy communities for older adults. Reliable and safe transportation is not only important…
October 20, 2022 @3:00pm ET
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Partner Resources
Older Adults and Transportation
Article on unique issues related to older adults and transportation.
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Aging Research
Perspectives and Strategies for Promoting Safe Transportation Among Older Adults
Book providing comprehensive resource on safe mobility for an aging population.
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Guides And Toolkits
Accessible Shared Streets Toolkit
Toolkit with information on practices and consideration for accommodating pedestrians with vision disabilities.
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Guides And Toolkits
Capabilities for Public Health Agency Involvement in Land Use and Transportation Decisions
Document presents research-based tool that local health departments can use to strategically engage in local processes to improve walking and biking opportunities.
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