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Specialized door-to-door transportation for eligible persons who are unable to use conventional transit

• free transit service available for eligible users travelling to a vaccination clinic in Brantford for the purpose of receiving Covid-19 immunization

Local taxi service

• airport service
  
• wheelchair accessible transport
  
• corporate accounts
  
• battery boost service
  
• rush parcel and courier service

Local taxi service with 26 domestic vehicles ranging from full size cars to extended vans

• wheelchair accessible vehicles available

Local taxi service with a fleet of over 30 sedans and passenger vans

• wheelchair accessible vehicles available

Full service home care agency with staffing from homemakers through registered nursing staff

• homemaking
  
• personal care
  
• housekeeping
  
• respite care
  
• nursing services
  
• transportation to and from appointments

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• referral to other community services

Hot meals delivered Mon-Fri - special diet types available

Frozen Meal Service - Seven entree frozen meal packages are delivered once a month

• clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages
• special diet types available
• soup/dessert packages also available

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments - wheelchair-accessible vehicle available

Additional Services:

• First Aid and CPR training
• babysitter certification
• water safety training
• disaster management program (includes personal disaster assistance and personal preparedness)
• volunteer services

Meal and transportation programs provided to Brant County

Disaster services available to Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk

Local transportation company providing taxi service and private airport transportation

• taxi service
  
• private black car airport service

Local taxi service

• wheelchair accessible transport (3 vans available)
  
• airport service to any airport
  
• social bookings
  
• corporate accounts welcome
  
• flat rate for out of town trips

Shared-ride technology-based public transportation service that provides flexible options for traveling within the County of Brant, into the City of Brantford and back

Offers door-to-door transportation to appointments, for those unable to use public transportation or private means.
An escort may join client at no extra cost.

GRT's MobilityPLUS service uses small bus-style vehicles to transport people with impaired mobility. People registered with MobilityPLUS can book rides in advance anywhere within the city limits of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.
Note: Service also available in North Dumfries, see application details in record

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities. Helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible and provides referral to other community services

Group meals and social activities provided at a central location

Hot meals delivered five days per week in Cayuga and seven days per week in Caledonia

special diet types available

Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping and social activities

Referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs

Regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance

Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * checks are done by trained and screened personnel

Medical alert system

allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button

24-hour emergency response

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness

bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close

services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes

Peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Provides access to DARTS accessible transportation and the Taxi Scrip Program for people who are unable to use regular public transit (i.e. HSR buses) due to a disability. Determines eligibility and registers passengers for these accessible programs, and provides customer care.
Note: all HSR fixed-route buses are configured with Accessible Low Floors (ALF). A ramp provides level entry and exit with no steps, accommodating wheelchairs, strollers, scooters etc. measuring at or within 30 inches wide and 48 inches long.
ATS ID Cards are available at the ATS Office on Upper James
Support Person ID Card applications go through the ATS Office on Upper James as well. Support Person ID cards are for customers with a permanent or temporary disability who require help when travelling on HSR buses. The card allows you to have a support person take the HSR with you for free. Application requires a Health Care Professional's certification. A confirmation letter with details about how to get your Support Person ID card comes by mail when you are approved.

Please see website for details and instructions. Provides door-to-door transportation service to individuals who are unable to use regular public transit due to a disability. Participants must first register with Accessible Transportation Services (ATS), a department of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR). Employs wheelchair accessible buses, vans, MVs, and contracted taxi services when appropriate and works under contract to ATS.

Provides subsidized rides for people with disabilities through regular and accessible taxis. Coupons are sold in books that contain $40 value in vouchers, and participants may purchase up to three books each month.

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible

referral to other community services

Group meals and social activities provided at a central location

Hot meals delivered five days per week

special diet types available

Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping and social activities

Referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs

Regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance

Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone

checks are done by trained and screened personnel

Medical alert system

allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button

24-hour emergency response

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness

bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close

services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes

Peer support and discussion for caregivers

Glanbrook Community Services provides participants with transportation services to medical appointments, dental appointments, errands, to visit friends, grocery and general shopping. Drivers will wait and can assist participants with purchases. Out-of-town trips may be arranged upon request, some restrictions apply.

Provides transportation to and from non-emergency medical appointments, grocery shopping, adult day programs, to run errands, or to other appointments or social outings. Program is delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and a minimum of 3 business days' notice is required.

Municipal government * council meetings * municipal elections * information and services * accessibility * application, forms and licenses * fire, police and emergency services * by-laws * engineering and public works * parks and recreation * economic development department * transit and para-transit services * FAIR - Fee Assistance in Recreation * youth advisory committee * Woodstock Art Gallery * Woodstock Museum * Woodstock Public Library * Civic Centre Arena * Cowan Park Sportsplex * Woodstock District Community Complex * Southside Aquatic Centre * Lions Pool

GRT's MobilityPLUS service uses small bus-style vehicles to transport people with impaired mobility. People registered with MobilityPLUS can book rides in advance anywhere within the city limits of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.
Note: Service also available in North Dumfries, see application details in record

The Transit Support Person program is designed for people who require assistance using transit to get to their destination. The program allows a customer's support person to travel for free on GRT's conventional or specialized services.

Any customer who requires support can apply for a PLUSone card. The PLUSone card identifies a person who requires assistance while traveling on GRT due to a disability. The person providing assistance will not pay a fare.

Community Support Connections has a fleet of vehicles which agency drivers use to provide transportation services assisting individuals to and from medical appointments and the grocery store, adult day programs, and shopping trips.Volunteers who drive their own vehicles also support the program.

Municipal government * council meetings * municipal elections * information and services * accessibility * application, forms and licenses * fire, police and emergency services * by-laws * engineering and public works * parks and recreation * economic development department * transit and para-transit services * FAIR - Fee Assistance in Recreation * youth advisory committee * Woodstock Art Gallery * Woodstock Museum * Woodstock Public Library * Civic Centre Arena * Cowan Park Sportsplex * Woodstock District Community Complex * Southside Aquatic Centre * Lions Pool

VON Canada has many services to offer. These include:

* Adult Day Program
* Bathing Program
* Bereavement Support Program
* Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Awareness Clinic
* Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
* Home at Last Program
* Home Help and Homemaking
* Hospice Visiting Program
* Life After Stroke Program
* Meals on Wheels
* Overnight Respite Program
* Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together
* Special Services at Home and Passport Programs
* Transportation Program
* Volunteer Program