Searching for Transportation For People With Disabilities

Accompaniment and companionship while providing safe and reliable transportation

• seniors, children and individuals with disabilities

Transportation services for/to:

• medical and dental appointments
• medical procedures (cataracts, colonoscopy, sedation, etc)
• weekly appointments (exercise classes, physiotherapy, card games, etc)
• adult day programs (dementia or stroke)
• shopping and running errands
• airport service
• scenic drives
• companionship

Service of adapted vehicles, providing equivalent of taxi service for residents, for individuals who cannot use conventional vehicles

• adapted for wheelchairs, walkers or for individuals with other physical limitations requiring assisted transport
• attendants can travel with client
• one accessible vehicle available

COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care

• transportation for essential visits
• providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation
• Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
• also available via phone/virtually -- telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
• Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
• Adult Day Program --in person and virtual care
• Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
• Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
• Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform

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Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill

• for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
• social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
• personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
• transportation available

Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services

• individual support and self help group
• public education, seminars, workshops
• information and referral

Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis

• individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
• health and education workshops, seminars
• caregiver education and support
• information and referral
• workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre

Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas

• retirement groups
• seniors self help groups
• community, wellness and health education
• caregiver support, volunteer development

Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free

• congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
• transportation -- fee
• referrals, follow up

Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling

Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment

• intensive case management, personalized care plan
• service navigation

Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee

Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care

• care coordination
• scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check

Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home

• health maintenance, nutritional counselling

Supportive housing services -- for seniors requiring higher level of care, 24 hour on site services at Alexandra Park Apartments and Tam O'Shanter Towers, emergency response services

Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older

• drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings

Senior's program

• outreach support to Indigenous seniors
• social safety visits and reassurance check
• congregate dining
• friendly visiting

Personal support work

• personal care
• housekeeping
• transportation
• shopping assistance

Cultural and recreational services

• emphasis on Native culture
• arts and crafts
• Ojibwa and Mohawk children and adult language classes
• gift shop
• drumming, singing, language, cooking, craft online workshops
• Native Canadian Newsletter
• Dodem Kanonhsa Cultural Facility in partnership with Inidigenous Services Canada
• women and men's circles
• teaching circles
• visiting Elder, mental health counsellor

Food services -- community lunch

Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle

Other services

• information and referral
• advocacy
• urban orientation
• meeting space for rent
• volunteer opportunities

COVID-19 (2 April 2020): Medically necessary transportation still offered.

Non-emergency transportation to medical and non-medical appointments in suburban and rural areas.

Community services for rural residents

Support services include:

• low-cost transportation coordination
• Meals on Wheels delivery
• local volunteer opportunities
• home maintenance
• information and referral services

Applications for the Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) and Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

• (OESP) for discounts off monthly hydro bill
• (LEAP) a one-time emergency financial assistance
• agency can arrange a 21-day hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed

Adult Day Services
Includes snacks, hot meals and assistance with personal care

• Alzheimer Day Program and Frail Elderly Program
• social and recreation activities
• daily fee

Client and Family Services
Intake, information and referral, case management, crisis intervention, social work, caregiver support, and individual and family counselling

• education, training and support for individuals caring for frail or disabled family members
• support groups
• information sessions
• advocacy
• assistance in locating health care services, financial benefits and other community resources

West Active Living and Learning Centre
Drop-in programs including fitness, recreation (sewing, woodworking, crafts),educational workshops and wellness seminars

• day trips
• activities in English, Portuguese, Vietnamese
• $15 annual membership

Health Action Theatre by Seniors (HATS)
Seniors create and perform short plays on elder abuse prevention and health promotion

Home Support Services
Meals on Wheels (Chinese, western, South Asian and frozen)

Home Help

• light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, Monday-Friday
• group shopping, transportation for medical appointments and wellness programs
• participates in Toronto Ride

Personal Support/Homemaking

• bathing, dental hygiene, light housekeeping, Monday-Sunday
• friendly visiting, security checks

Respite Care Program
Personal support and caregiver relief

Supportive Housing
On-site and on-call support services for residents of May Robinson Apartments and Springhurst Manor, with physical or chronic health problems that require consistent monitoring and supervision, includes personal support and emergency response available Monday-Sunday 24 hours

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

COVID19 -- Community Response Centre -- distribution of essential food, supplies and resources to seniors in need, contact responsecentre@lumacare.ca or main line

Food Security -- Meals on Wheels, frozen meals, fee, delivery hours extended

• weekly warm meals, free of charge
• grocery baskets at subsidized rate
• comfort package and essential items free of charge
• shopping support

Transportation -- for medical appointments such as cancer care and dialysis

Home at Last -- extended hours, follow up telephone assessments completed within 24-48 hours

Virtual support -- Healthier Living Centre, virtual exercise classes, social conversation and other activities for older adults as well as virtual social gatherings for adult day program participants, live chat Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm, wellness check, counselling

Home support -- essential assisted living services for high risk individuals, respite care, personal care, and homemaking such as light housekeeping, food preparation, fee, free medication delivery, free lending library of sensory stimulation kits, laundry services

Adult Day program -- in-home activity based engagement, fee

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Caregiver support and homemaking service

• care coordination * client intervention and assistance
• assisted living services -- 24 hour in home support for high risk seniors
• meals on wheels -- frozen meals delivered once a week
• transportation
• volunteer and student placements

Healthier Living Centre -- independent seniors day program

• social, recreation and education programs
• congregate dining

Home at Last -- hospital discharge assistance

Community services for rural residents

Support services include:

• low-cost transportation coordination
• Meals on Wheels delivery
• local volunteer opportunities
• home maintenance
• information and referral services

Applications for the Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) and Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

• (OESP) for discounts off monthly hydro bill
• (LEAP) a one-time emergency financial assistance
• agency can arrange a 21-day hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed

Regular and wheelchair accessible taxi service. Airport Service available.

COVID-19 (6 Aug 2021) In partnership with the local grocery stores, ROSSS is offering free grocery delivery to individuals 55 or more and individual adults living with a disability in rural Ottawa South. * Call 613-692-4697 ext 241.This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Community support program

• meals on wheels (fresh cold and frozen entrees)
• diners programs
• weekly grocery bus
• urban shopping mall bus
• respite
• caregiver support and training
• equipment loans (wheelchairs, walkers, sick room equipment)
• social/recreational activities (fitness/crafts/information sessions, monthly day trips)
• adult day programs
• information and referral

Summer:

• day trips to local attractions
• events

Services for seniors and adults with disabilities

• home help, homemaking (bathing, meal preparation)
• respite care (caregiver relief) -- fee
• Adult Day Program Monday-Friday -- fee
• congregate dining Tuesday to Thursday -- free, transportation available -- fee
• transportation to medical appointments, shopping -- fee
• seasonal income tax clinic -- free
• home maintenance, grass cutting, snow shovelling -- referral
• client intervention and assistance including crisis intervention
• case management
• supportive housing -- personal care for residents of Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings in Etobicoke -- fee
• participates in Toronto Ride * information and referral

Home at Last Program -- hospital discharge assistance

Elderly Persons Centre -- social, recreation and education programs

Passenger services include motor-coaches, activity buses, mini-coaches, adult vans, school and wheelchair buses, limousines and classic vehicles, sedan and chauffeur services, as well as convention and meeting services and group tour planning

Offers:

• regular grocery shopping trips for in town seniors
• local bus service to grocery stores
• services to Algonquin Park, Kee to Bala, Casino Rama and Pearson airport

Wheelchair accessible buses are available to charter and to take individuals to appointments. Call for availability and bookings. 3 wheelchair buses, 12 wheelchair spaces, spaces for 30 ambulatory individuals. Lift for ambulatory individuals with wheelchairs or walker.

Specialized door-to-door transportation for individuals who are unable to use Bracebridge Transit due to mobility difficulties

• Able to accommodate wheelchairs that are no larger than 42 inches

Companionship and physical assistance to attend medical appointments, social outings and assistance with weekly errands

• drivers are retired professionals who have experience working with the elderly, including people with dementia
• wheelchair accessible vehicles available upon request

All staff have:

• cleared a records check with the Ottawa Police for working with vulnerable individuals
• clean driver abstracts issued by the Ministry of Transportation.

A local taxi company offering a paratransit service, and out of town service to anywhere in Canada or USA

Wheelchair accessible vans can accommodate 1 wheelchair passenger, plus 4 non-wheelchair passengers without having to transfer from the wheelchair to the vehicle's seats. Clients may remain in their wheelchair while en route to their destination. Standard taxi meter rates apply in-town, no surcharges.

Provides door-through-door transportation services for seniors and those with disabilities in the Niagara Region. Offers a personal attendant driver that will assist throughout the outing and can stay as a companion for the duration of the trip. One-way and round-trip options with drop off/ pick up service is also available. Out-of-region medical & airport trips available as requested

Do not operate wheelchair accessible vehicles but can accommodate clients with walkers and collapsible wheelchairs. Clients must be ambulatory.

Provides transportation by appointment for registered residents and tourists who are unable to ride traditional transit in Niagara Falls.

COVID-19: Office is closed, but staff are working remotely. Offering in-class and blended training. WSIB has granted extensions on first aid training renewals until December 31, 2021. Please call for First Aid Kits and AED sales, in-class or online training sales, certificate reprints, and call or email to book training.

Offers the following programs and services:

• First Aid, CPR and AED training
• Online Health and Safety Training
• Mental Health First Aid
• Medical First Response
• Mental Health and Wellness for the Workplace
• Wilderness
• Pet First Aid
• Home Alone and Babysitting courses are also available for a fee
• Operates the St John Ambulance Water Patrol and Niagara Chair-a-Van.

Community Service Divisions of St John Ambulance include Medical First Response (MFR) & Youth Division, Therapy Dog Program and Search and Rescue Niagara (SARN). MFR provides First Aid to the public at various events on request and subject to availability. Therapy Dogs are available for friendly visits in the Niagara Falls Community. SARN provides trained volunteers to assist NRP and OPP when someone in the regional community is lost or missing.

COVID-19 (25 March 2022): Olde Forge continues to offer transportation with improved social distancing and plexiglass protections

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking

• volunteer drivers
• escorted transportation to non-urgent medical appointments, Olde Forge day programs, weekly luncheons
• grocery bus
• community shopping van (not currently running)
• run around rides program

COVID-19 (October 24, 2022): The Centre continues to provide grocery and prescription delivery, medical transportation and other supports to vulnerable seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in Ottawa's West End. Call 613-829-9777 or email info@oldeforge.ca for assistance. This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page and website. The Olde Forge will follow Ottawa Public Health Guidelines with regards to resumption of in person services. Information and referral service to access support in the community.

Services:

• information and referral
• friendly visiting
• telephone assurance
• luncheon program
• seniors day program
• respite care
• grocery delivery
• recreation program
• grocery shopping bus service (resumption date to be determined)
• transportation to medical appointments and non-urgent transportation.
• caregiver support

Home and Yard maintenance:

• snow removal
• light and heavy house-cleaning
• minor repairs and odd jobs

Fitness and Social Programs:

• The Olde Forge Programs provide barrier-free, low cost recreational and physical fitness activities, social and educational programming to local seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities who want to maintain their independence in the community by keeping socially connected and/or keeping physically active

Foot care clinics:

• examination of feet and legs
• prevention care and health teaching
• treatment of ingrown toenails and thick nails
• trimming and filing of nails
• calluses and corn care
• nail care
• referral services

Snow Go and Snow Go Assist program:

• matching service for those looking to hire a contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways
• eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program

Non-emergency transportation

• medical appointments
• hospital or long term care visits
• adult day programs
• group rides available