Every day in Central Kentucky, more people face a life-changing transition: they limit or stop driving, but their need to get to medical appointments, the grocery store, or to visit friends and family doesn’t go away. ITNBluegrass offers a solution—personalized, reliable transportation that keeps people connected, independent, and engaged in their community. ITNBluegrass is a proud affiliate of the ITNAmerica national network.
Our Mission
Dignified Transportation for Active Older Adults & Visually Impaired Adults
We’re a local nonprofit dedicated to dignity in mobility. Our trained volunteer drivers offer arm-through-arm, door-through-door rides that go far beyond curbside pickup. Whether it’s a ride to a doctor’s office or a visit to a favorite lunch spot, our goal is simple:
Help people get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and respectfully.
We provide transportation to active older adults and people with mobility challenges for Kentucky residents in these areas:
Fayette County | Northern Jessamine County
More people.
More impact.
Bridging the Mobility Gap for Aging America
As America’s population ages, millions of older adults face the profound challenge of losing mobility, threatening their independence and connection to the world. The need for accessible, reliable transportation has never been more critical, calling for innovative, community-driven solutions.
OUR PEOPLE
Thank you all so much for the help in my SLOW attempts to get what I need myself. The drivers who faithfully carried my walker with them were all terrific! Joe & Elizabeth, a special thank you. I feel well taken care of. You all are special folks!
– Elaine G. ITNBluegrass Rider
OUR PEOPLE
I am very pleased with the service. It has been very helpful and always on time. It is a delight to me to be driven by these enormously competent people who keep me safe and stress free.
– Local Rider
News and Blog Posts
A Rider's Thank You To
ITN Drivers
Why do we love you ITN drivers? Let me count the ways...
- For being on time, giving peace of mind.
- For driving for us, so we can go out to dine.
- For your happy demeanor and kind ways. It’s like riding with a friend who stays with you ‘til the very end.
- For handling our devices and averting a crisis! A walker, a stick, a wheelchair, a cane and umbrellas for the rain; you handle them all without disdain.
- For improving our social life with any strife. A lecture? A movie? A Play? Our options are endless, and we have it our way!
- At our age doctor visits are a must, and you get us there without any fuss!
So, thank you drivers, and all the good people at ITNBluegrass who keep it all running without a glitch! You make our lives easier and much more fun. So please keep on driving under the beautiful sun. Thank you, thank you, we love you, yes, we do! -Kathy D
Recent Facebook Posts:
Yesterday, our team, along with board members and drivers, attended an informative seminar on assisting individuals with vision impairment at the Lexington Senior Center. Led by students from the UK College of Pharmacy, the session provided practical guidance on respectful communication, human guide techniques, and ways to better support independence in our community. We’re grateful to the UK College of Pharmacy students for putting together such a thoughtful and engaging presentation, and to the Bluegrass Council of the Blind, Inc. for their partnership and support. We appreciate opportunities like this that help us continue learning, growing, and building a more inclusive community. Photo description: A group of nine team members stands together in front of tall bookshelves filled with books, smiling. The group includes a mix of men and women dressed in both casual and business attire, creating a warm and welcoming scene in a library setting.
Our Executive Director, Gale Reece, appeared with iTNBluegrass member and rider, Bill Goodman, on FOX 56 News today to talk about serving with iTN and our goal of 5 NEW volunteer drivers in April! Volunteering with iTN is flexible, social, and makes a huge impact in the lives of seniors and individuals with low-vision. Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to get out there and give back in a meaningful way. "It’s such a helpful and service-oriented effort. Volunteer drivers are really the lifeblood of iTNBluegrass.” - Bill Goodman, Kentucky Humanities To learn more about volunteering on your own schedule with iTNBluegrass, visit https://drivealittlechangealot.com. 🚙 🚗
Need a ride? We can pick you up! 🚗 🚙 ITNBluegrass is a membership organization and welcomes anyone in the community to join and support this vital service. For people aged 60 and older, and visually impaired adults, affordable transportation services are a benefit of membership. Join today—you never know when you might need us! Visit itnbluegrass.org/services/ride-with-us to learn more and get started. 👍 Image description: Two people sit in a car on a nice day, smiling and giving a thumbs-up. Overlay text promotes membership for transportation services for seniors, emphasizing "Need a ride? Become a member today!"
At iTN Bluegrass, drivers and riders are intentionally matched based on driver vehicle and rider independence—because it matters that your ride is safe, supportive, and comfortable for you! Visit DriveALittleChangeALot.com today to learn more about riding or volunteering with iTN Bluegrass! Image Description: A friendly man stands in front of his car with his arms crossed, smiling. The accompanying text highlights iTNBluegrass’s flexibility: “We schedule riders based on your vehicle and the rider’s level of independence.”
