Tuesday, April 16, 2024
10:30 a.m.–noon Central

This interactive webinar, presented by the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation (CHAI) in partnership with the Center for Transportation Studies (CTS), will explore the topic of transportation and aging, with special attention to the challenges and opportunities in rural areas. The event will feature a presentation by Lisa D’Ambrosio and a discussion including three panelists of diverse professional backgrounds from Minnesota who will share their experiences and recommendations regarding transportation for older adults in rural areas.

The webinar is being held as part of CTS’s Rural Needs, Statewide Answers: Improving Transportation for All thematic focus in 2024 and CHAI’s 2024 Spring Speaker Series.

Speaker

Lisa D’Ambrosio is a research scientist at the the MIT AgeLab. Her research broadly investigates the attitudes and preferences of older adults and those who care for them. She currently leads the CareHive research consortium, while also performing research on the built environment, transportation, personal technology use, and longevity planning. She received her PhD in political science from the University of Michigan.

Registration

The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required.

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