Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: MHAC Statewide Network, ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia and Culture 2024,’ Good Neighbor Day

by James Fuccione | Sep 11, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Sept. 25th from 10-11:30 am (virtual) Join the...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MassDOT Announces Community Transit Grant Program

by James Fuccione | Sep 4, 2024 | News and Updates

MassDOT is pleased to announce the schedule for this year’s Community Transit Grant Program, which is their annual grant program to expand mobility for older adults and people with disabilities. Operating & Mobility Management Applications open September 16,...

Clarification on MBTA Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Policy

by James Fuccione | Sep 4, 2024 | News and Updates

In its previous newsletter, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative shared the MBTA’s announcement of their expanding access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The MBTA and advocates that pushed for policy...

SCAN Foundation Announces ‘Older Adults & Digital Equity Playbook’

by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | Data and Reports

With support from the SCAN Foundation, Aspen Digital wrote the Older Adults & Digital Equity playbook after months of consultations with tech companies, community leaders, policymakers, and more. The playbook outlines three crucial pillars: “Inclusive Data...

Making Transit More Affordable: MBTA’s Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Program Launches September 4

by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | News and Updates

The MBTA announced that it is expanding access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The online application is can be completed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, simplified Chinese, Haitian-Creole, or Vietnamese. The launch...