November 13, 2020 (London, KY): The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), will be hosting free online workshop series that highlight mobility resources and opportunities to support recovery, work, and regional resilience. Each workshop will include a mix of presentations, discussion, and smaller group conversations.
Employers, community members, and professionals working in transportation, community and economic development, workforce development, health, the justice system, and more are joining these multidisciplinary conversations about resources and opportunities in Southeastern Kentucky.
Upcoming workshop sessions include:
November 17, 1 – 3 p.m. ET: SUD and Rural Transportation Opportunities
Learn what federal resources are available in rural areas, existing transportation services, and innovative transportation ideas from other regions. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkduiqpjktHdeArE5VCX3IFUAi-4nlGFm6.
December 1, 1 – 3 p.m. ET: Supporting Recovery and Economic Resilience
Recovery for individuals with substance use disorders is possible with supports in place. Discuss employment, housing, mobility, and economic resilience in this session. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcO2orzIpGtcg12ERinkgYrXYNXDi7pSx.
This series is hosted by the Big Sandy Area Development District, Cumberland Valley Area Development District, Kentucky River Area Development District, and the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation, together with the Western Transportation Institute and National Rural Transit Assistance Program. Funding support has been provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
For more information, visit http://ruraltransportation.org/ky-workshops/.