Table of Contents
This section provides possible accessible transportation solutions to meet client’s needs.
Accessible Public Transit #
- TTC Wheel-Trans: https://www.ttc.ca/wheel-trans
- How to apply – Self-serve portal: https://portal.ttc.ca/
- Durham Region Transit – Specialized Services: https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/en/routes-and-schedules/on-demand-specialized.aspx
- Application forms: https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/en/routes-and-schedules/registration-and-forms.aspx
- Support Person Card: https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/en/fares-and-passes/support-person-card.aspx
- Peel Transit Help: https://www.peelregion.ca/transhelp/apply/
- Application:
- Apply online: https://web.apps.peelregion.ca/intake/TransHelp#/
- Application form: https://www.peelregion.ca/transhelp/pdf/TransHelp-application-form.pdf
- York Regional Transit Mobility Plus: https://www.yrt.ca/en/our-services/mobility-on-request.aspx
- Application form: https://www.yrt.ca/en/our-services/resources/MOR-Application_JAN2020_web-reduced.pdf
- Support Person Card: https://www.yrt.ca/en/our-services/mor-paratransit-support-person-assistance-card.aspx
Ontario Seniors’ Public Transit Tax Credit #
Clients 65 years or older are eligible to claim up to $3,000 in public transit expenses and receive up to $450 each year.
Accessible Parking Permit #
Assist clients in applying for an accessible parking permit as a driver and/or passenger.
- https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-accessible-parking-permit
- Application Form: https://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ENV=WWE&NO=002-SR-LV-129E
Accessible Vehicle Services #
- https://becktaxi.com/ – ask for wheelchair taxi
- https://www.uber.com/ca/en/ride/uberwav/
- https://help.lyft.com/hc/e/articles/115013081668-wav-rides
- https://gtaaccessible.com/
- https://www.wheelchairtransit.com/wheelchair/
- https://www.wheelchairaccessibletaxi.ca/
Adapted Driving Controls and Driving Assessment #
Some clients with ALS may inquire about adapted driving controls or driving evaluation to determine their ability to drive safely.
Resources & Further Reading #
- A Guide to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) , (page 50 – Travelling with ALS)
