Who We Are
TONS is a volunteer driven network that focuses on three main areas:
Community Outreach
We focus on developing and enhancing relationships with current transportation providers in the public and private sector as well as distributing the research and best practice recommendations.
Education / Awareness
We aim to increase awareness and provide education on the transportation needs for Older Adults in Manitoba with the goal of ensuring that individuals can choose to age in place within community and that communities see transportation as a valuable investment for creating age-friendly communities.
Rural Transportation
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You can also learn more about these resources here: https://tonsmb.org/central-volunteer-driving-program-resource-hub/
What’s New
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Lunch & Learn Presentation Resources: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada- One Mile At A Time Transportation Subsidy Program
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada Presentation Date: April 13, 2023 Learn about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s, One Kilometer at a Time: Transportation Financial Subsidy
Lunch & Learn Presentation Resources: Creating Safe Spaces – The Importance of Transportation In Dementia-Friendly Communities
TONS & Alzheimers Society Lunch N' Learn Presentation Resources & Recording- March 1, 2023 Presentation Date: March 1, 2023 Learn about what it means to be a
Federal Government of Canada- Rural Transit Solutions Fund- Capital Funding Stream, Now Open!
Did you know that on January 20th 2023 the Federal Government launched the rural transit solutions funding stream for capital transit projects? Here's a little more about what
Central Volunteer Driving Program Resource Hub
TONS as part of the the Aging Well Together collaboration project (learn more here) has worked to create a central resource hub for volunteer driving program tools
Transportation Lunch N’ Learn for Service Providers- Register Below
Join us once a month as we dive into the world of transportation for Older Adults. The “TransportationLunch n’ Learn” series will feature a variety of speakers from the not for
Accessing COVID Testing Sites in Winnipeg
As Older Adults in Winnipeg continue to navigate the challenges associated with COVID-19, there continues to be concerns around equitable access to COVID testing sites and the challenges
Maintaining Mobility for Older Manitobans Falls Prevention Month
In light of November being falls prevention month and with the wintery months rapidly approaching, we would like to highlight the importance of snow clearing for sidewalks and
The Impact of COVID-19 on Transportation Services
Educational webinar session hosted by NADTC, July 23, 2020 Topic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Transportation Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities: A Conversation with Volunteer Driver