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Senior Times - January 2022
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GRANTS BOLSTER MOBILITY INDUSTRY AND INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY FOR SENIORS
From the office of Governor Whitmer
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the second round of Michigan Mobility Funding Platform grants, which will support initiatives
that underscore Michigan’s commitment to pro- viding more accessible, equitable, and sustainable mobility options. Seven mobility companies – AbleLink Smart Living Technologies, Fermata Energy, iSmartWays, Lazarillo, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Michigan State University, and Stantec – received more than $618,000
initiatives through these grants, as they represent both Michigan’s commitment to collaboration as well as its focus on supporting next-generation startups and technologies.”
of Southeast Michigan. We appreciate the inter- est of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification in exploring this innovative tech- nology to help overcome barriers to independent travel.”
in funding to deploy pilot mobility projects in Michigan that will help augment electric vehicle (EV) adoption as well as address various mobility barriers throughout the state.
The Michigan Mobility Funding Platform
grants focus on catalyzing and scaling mobility solutions that improve environmental sustainabil- ity by encouraging electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the buildout of EV charging infrastructure, alleviate mobility barriers, and increase access to affordable and reliable transportation options and modernize existing transportation systems. OFME has partnered with NextEnergy and Newlab to help review and administer grant applications, which are accepted on a rolling basis at michiganbusiness. org/mobility-funding.
“These grants and the projects they fund are helping us put Michiganders first, growing our economy, and positioning Michigan as a leader
in the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, mobility solutions,” said Governor Whitmer. “Through these community-led initiatives and technologies, our residents will be empowered to take control of their transportation options with more accessible and affordable solutions that will lead to a greater quality of life here in Michigan.”
An example of how grants may benefit mature adults include:
"The team at Lazarillo is so excited and grateful for the opportunity provided by this grant,” said René Espinoza, founder and CEO, Lazarillo. “It’s going to help us reach and support more people with disabilities in Michigan, and help small busi- nesses improve their accessibility in-person and online."
Launched by the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan Department of Transportation, the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform provides grants to mobility and electrification organiza- tions looking to deploy solutions in the state of Michigan.
AbleLink Smart Living Technologies, in coop- eration with others, will help make independent travel more accessible to individuals with cognitive disabilities or those experiencing cognitive decline by implementing its WayFinder Ecosystem into the transit systems serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties. With the Ecosystem in place, users who typically have challenges learning fixed transit routes will be able to safely access and learn routes and build confidence in their indepen- dent transportation skills.
Stantec – along with additional partners will work to pilot an automated vehicle delivery pro- gram for groceries in Troy. Through the project, Stantec will optimize vehicle and delivery route designs for automated grocery delivery; test system engineering requirements and processes; and share and scale results.
“Michigan is leading the charge in mobility innovation, developing solutions that not only address transportation challenges here in Michigan, but help solve universal issues by testing, develop- ing, and deploying technologies with meaningful real-world applications,” said Trevor Pawl, chief mobility officer with the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. “We are pleased to further sup- port mobility innovators and their
“For a person with cognitive disabilities, being able to ride the bus by yourself offers the oppor- tunity to get a job, visit friends and family, and the freedom to go where you want – when you want,” said Daniel K. Davies, founder and presi- dent, AbleLink Smart Living Technologies, LLC. “We are excited to begin this effort to deploy the WayFinder travel support system for residents
“Automated vehicle grocery delivery has tremendous potential to increase efficiency and safety, and alleviate congestion in our cities,” said Corey Clothier, founder and director, Stantec GenerationAV®. “This is an exciting pilot project to learn more about how automated technology can positively impact peoples’ lives, and boost Michigan’s reputation as America’s mobility innovator.”
Five grants of $440,000 were awarded in the first round in September 2021. With these seven new grants, a total of $1,058,690 has been awarded through the program in 2021.
Lazarillo will work to improve mobility and accessibility for people with visual disabilities liv- ing in key areas and neighborhoods within Detroit. In partnership with others, Lazarillo will enhance geolocation services for public transportation sys- tems in Detroit as well as map street intersections, sidewalks, and businesses in the area to help users with visual impairments reach their destinations with more precision and navigate city life more safely.
Learn more about how Michigan is leading in transportation mobility and electrification visit www.michiganbusiness.org/mobility.
SENIOR DINING CENTERS
CITY
Hastings Woodland
Albion Battle Creek Battle Creek Battle Creek Marshall Tekonsha
Jackson Jackson Napoleon Spring Arbor
LOCATION
COA Building Eagles Club
FACILITATOR
Theresa Lancaster Leona Rairigh
PHONE DAYS
(269) 948-4856 M-F
(269) 367-4041 M,W,F
TIME *Not All Sites Open - Call First 10am-2pm
BARRY COUNTY*
Delton
Faith United Methodist
Angela Soya
(269) 579-3918
M,W,T
11am-1pm
Nashville
Main St. Banqets
Jenny Burlison
(517) 213-9212
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Meals provided by Barry County Commission on Aging. A program sponsored by Barry County United Way.
10:30am-1pm
BRANCH COUNTY*
Coldwater
Coldwater Church of Christ
Alisha Carr
(517) 279-8249
M,T,Th,F
9am-1pm
Lunch Served at 12pm
Meals provided by Community Action Food and Nutritional Services. Funding sources AAA 3C, Branch County United Way, USDA, and private donations.
CALHOUN COUNTY*
Albion
Albion Forks Senior Dining Center
Cynthia Rose
(866) 200-8877
M,T,W,Th,F
10:30am-12:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Clarence Township Dining Center Bedford Manor Dining Center Lakeview 900 Territorial Dining Center Westbrook Place Dining Center Heritage Commons
Tekonsha Community Hall
Mark Rice Billy Castle Karl Hoard Michelle Dove Kitty Knoll
Senior Health Partners
(866) 200-8877 (866) 200-8877 (866) 200-8877 (866) 200-8877 (269) 558-6150
(269) 441-0948
M,T,W M,T,W,Th,F M,W,F M,T,W,Th,F T, Th
T
11am-12pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am-1pm 12-1pm
10am
Lunch served at Lunch served at Lunch served at Lunch served at Lunch served at
11am 11:30am 11:30am 11:30am 12pm
Athens
Athens Lighthouse Community Center
Senior Health Partners
(269) 441-0948
Th
10am
Senior Fit & Fun, Lunch after
Battle Creek
Cherryhill Manor Senior Center
Constance Siegel
(866) 200-8877
M,T,W,Th,F
10:30am-1pm
Lunch served at 11:30am
Battle Creek
Springview Towers Dining Center
Eileen Worthington
(866) 200-8877
M,T,W,Th,F
10:30am-12:30pm
Lunch served at 11:30am
Homer
Homer Presbyterian Church
Senior Health Partners
(269) 441-0948
T
10:30am
Senior Fit & Fun, Lunch after
Marshall
Marshall House Dining Center
Deb Trescott
(866) 200-8877
M,W,F
10:30am-12:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Senior Fit & Fun, Lunch after
All sites have hot and cold meals. Meals provided by Senior Services SW MI. Funding by Calhoun County Senior Services, CareWell Services - AAA 3B, USDA, and private donations.
JACKSON COUNTY*
Grass Lake
Grass Lake Food With Friends
Annie Lavergne
(517) 788-4364
T, Th
10am-3:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Crouch Senior Center
King Rec Center, Food with Friends Napoleon Township Hall
Spring Arbor Senior Center
Laurie Mead Laurie Mead Gail Jamieson
Shimone Glaspie
(517) 788-4364 (517) 788-4364 (517) 788-4364
(517) 750-1010
M,T,W,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F T, Th M,T,W,Th,F
8am-4pm 10:30am-1:30pm 10:30am-1:30pm
9:45am-1:45pm
Lunch served at 12pm Lunch served at 12pm Lunch served at 12pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Jackson
Park Forest
Laurie Mead
(517) 788-4364
M,T,W,Th,F
10:30am-1:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Michigan Center
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
Laurie Mead
(517) 788-4364
M,W,F
10am-2pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Norvell
Norvell/Township Hall
Gail Jamieson
(517) 788-4364
M,W,F
10:30am-1:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
To have your senior dining center added or changes to your listing, Call Sherii at (269) 979-1479 ext. 302 or Email: ssherban@scenepub.com.