This virtual forum series was convened and sponsored by the Minnesota Council on Transportation Access in partnership with the Minnesota Volunteer Driver Coalition. The events were held from November 2020 through June 2021. The recordings are available for on-demand viewing and training sessions, and include captions and ASL interpretation.
Series Recordings
Policy and Legislation
- Current State and a Look into the Future of Volunteer Drivers (Nov. 2020)
- Policy Issues and Real-Life Stories (Dec. 2020)
Nuts and Bolts of Volunteer Driver Programs
- Volunteer Driver Recruitment and Promotion (Jan. 2021)
- How to Start a Volunteer Driver Program (Feb. 2021)
Person-Centered, Cultural Diversity, and Equity Training
- Person-centered Practices and Disability Etiquette for Volunteer Drivers (March 2021)
- Cultural Diversity and Equity Training (March 2021)
- Trauma-Informed Care Training (April 2021)
- Providing Community Education About People Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (April 2021)
Best Practices Training for Volunteer Drivers
- Module 1 – Safety & Security (May 2021)
- Module 2 – Emergency Preparedness (May 2021)
- Module 3 – Passenger Assistance & Safety (May 2021)
- Module 4 – Dealing with Difficult Customers and Self Care (June 2021)
- Module 5 – Ethics and Boundaries (June 2021)
- Module 6 – Best Practices & Summary (June 2021)
Sponsors
Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Minnesota Council on Transportation Access (MCOTA) in partnership with the Minnesota Volunteer Driver Coalition.
