Michelle Turnbow, 70, was a long-time user of public transportation. In recent years, she would take the bus to her volunteer position in the call center at St. Vincent de Paul; a position that gave her purpose, connected her with others and allowed her to get out of the house. Using public transportation, she could…
After nearly three full years of operations, home52 Transportation continues to receive high marks from riders who rely on the service to meet their transportation needs. Launched in May 2021 by Council on Aging and its subsidiary, home52, home52 Transportation coordinates multiple transportation providers through a centralized transportation coordination center, providing on-demand and advance-scheduled trips for…
home52 Transportation was selected for inclusion in the 2023 National Aging and Disability Transportation Center’s (NADTC) Innovations Showcase, a publication highlighting 14 transportation programs selected through a nationwide competition that showcases creative thinking and effective resource utilization in the transportation sector serving older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers within their communities. home52 Transportation manages…
It’s a great partnership, the saying goes, when each person feels like the lucky one. That describes Shari and Lorinda perfectly. It was a bit bumpy finding an in-home caregiver who would show up on time and stick around more than a few weeks. When Council on Aging (COA) launched the AddnAide app, Shari’s luck…
home52 Transportation is pleased to be partnering with Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area (JFS) to provide transportation services to select program members in 2024. home52 Transportation manages multiple transportation providers through a centralized coordination system to provide specialized, on-demand, and advance-scheduled trips for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Jewish Family Service received…
Dennis has lived his entire life in Cincinnati. He grew up on Broadway in downtown Cincinnati watching the riverboats come and go from the city. “The riverfront was my playground,” he said. The family’s childhood home was located right next to the jail. With five brothers and two sisters in the home, Dennis’ parents frequently…
Transportation is important to everyone. Independence for some individuals may be defined by driving their own vehicles or traveling with family and friends. Independence for other individuals may be defined by utilizing public transportation or using Uber, Lyft or taxicab services. For many older adults or individuals with disabilities, the ability to navigate these transportation…
