Rural Transportation Voucher Toolkit Survey

We know that transportation, especially in rural areas, is still a huge barrier to getting out into the community for many folks. RTC:Rural is currently developing ideas to continue our work towards improving rural transportation for people with disabilities.

Today, we are asking three very short questions about one of our transportation products, the Rural Transportation Voucher Toolkit.

Save the Date - January Summit

On January 10 and 11, RTC:Rural will be hosting a virtual Research and Practice Summit to explore timely issues affecting rural people with disabilities.

We invite you to join us for presentations and panel discussions on Personal Assistance Services and Rural Digital Access.

Each day will feature 1.5 hours of presentations, beginning at 1:00 PM Mountain Time and ending at 2:30.

Please stay tuned for further information, including registration instructions and more!

Mentoring Opportunity for CIL Staff

Are you or your center interested in building and trying out skills to better serve your rural service areas?

In partnership with APRIL, RTC:Rural is looking for 5-6 new CIL staff to be mentored by experienced CIL staff in The Rural Community Living Development Peer Mentoring Program!

You will gain skills in rural outreach, team building, setting community goals, and identifying and using resources.

Please contact Rayna Sage if you are interested or want to learn more!

Rayna.Sage@umontana.edu     |    (406) 243-5233

Supporting Disability Research

RTC:Rural is proud to support efforts from Langston University and other researchers working to reduce employment disparities and wealth inequities for people with disabilities, and wishes to congratulate Langston University on their new RRTC and AART grants focused on enhancing employment for people with disabilities.

Thank you APRIL!

We were thrilled to attend another fabulous conference from our partners at APRIL - the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living.

Researchers partnered with CIL staff and people with disabilities to give presentations on outreach, peer support, and independent living, and were able to attend informative sessions too!

We're already looking forward to next year's conference!

Give Feedback on Disability Research

There is still time for people with disabilities, researchers, family members and others with interest in the disability community to give feedback on NIDILLR's Long-Range Plan!

Remaining public comment sessions include:

• General Session (Oct. 20)
• General Session (Oct. 27)