Searching for Transportation For People With Disabilities

Non-emergency door-to-door transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to access other means of transportation

• offered to and from medical appointments and treatments, rehabilitative therapy, and adult recreation and leisure programs
• advance booking is required
• fee for service

Transportation provided in Red Cross vehicles, including wheelchair vans or volunteers' private vehicles

• all volunteer drivers are pre-screened and insured

A specialized service operated by Burlington Transit for those unable to use conventional transit service due to a disability and who have been approved as users of the service

• connects to Hamilton DARTS at Joseph Brant Hospital (for more information on DARTS see website)
• connects to Oakville Care-A-Van at Lakeshore Place Retirement Home, Lakeshore Rd and Hampton Heath (for more information on Care-A-Van see separate listing here)

• taxi service
• delivery service
• wheelchair vans

• 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 in Hagersville
  • 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, 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

• residents must register to use the service and fulfill the eligibility requirements
  
• passengers needs are met through accessible vehicles
  
• service is supplemented with local taxi providers

Provides non-emergency assisted transportation for individuals who are physically or cognitively disabled * offers continuous companion services for individuals who may need additional help or supervision * wheelchair transportation staff all have standard first aid and CPR/AED level C

• passengers are accompanied to and from their appointment and during the wait time
• no wait times for pick up and return for appointments
• will get passengers to their appointment on time and be there when the appointment ends
• wheelchair can be provided if required

A door-to-door shared ride specialized transit service for persons with disabilities

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

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

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

• wheelchair accessible vehicles available

• wheelchair accessible vehicles available

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral

• 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

• caregiver support, volunteer development

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

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

• taxi service
  
• private black car airport service

Provides local public accessible transportation solutions for both persons with a disability and/or seniors age 65 or older
* eligible users must register for service prior to use
* door to door service within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Halton Hills
* trips may be booked for any purpose and as early as 7 days in advance
* bookings must be completed 24 hours prior to travel to ensure a scheduled pickup time
* support person or caregiver may accompany free of charge
* low income users may be eligible for subsidies through Halton Region SPLIT program

• drivers assist wheelchair passengers via wheelchair accessible ramps from street level door to street level door
• walking assistance provided to ambulatory passengers
• bookings are first come first call basis
• pick-up / return rides must be booked at same time
• bookings may be made up to seven days in advance - up to 2 hours before
• online booking available via website or Guelph Transit Mobility Bus app

• Passengers will be notified if service delivery will be by taxi rather than by a Mobility Services vehicle. Taxis used only in times of urgency.
• This is a shared-ride transportation service; trips may take up to 40-55 minutes in length.