Expanding Freedom to Ride: Measuring the Efectiveness of Michigan's Transportation Voucher Program
Project Description:
The rationale for this study is to help fill the gap that currently exists in the literature regarding the effectiveness of transportation voucher programs for people with developmental disabilities. To help people with developmental disabilities overcome transportation barriers, Michigan implemented transportation voucher programs in eight counties throughout the state. Other states have implemented similar transportation voucher programs. While there are published reports on the structure of transportation voucher programs, little research has been published on how such programs improved participants? community connectivity and quality of life.
The goal of this study is to answer the following question: How did Michigan?s Transportation Voucher Program improve the quality of life and community connectivity of its participants? The study aims to show that the Michigan Transportation Voucher Program did improve the quality of life and community connectivity of its participants. The results of the study will provide information on program effectiveness to others who may be considering starting a voucher program in their communities.
To be eligible for this study, individuals must be adults with developmental disabilities in Michigan who received a transportation voucher through the Michigan Transportation Voucher Program funded by the DD Council from 2005 through 2008.
Keyword(s):
Michigan, transportation, voucher, quality of life
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Transportation-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
