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Adapting a New Vehicle - Mobility Programs
Ford Mobility Program
Ford
Those purchasing or leasing a new Ford vehicle may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 toward the installation of adaptive driving aids or mobility assistance equipment.
GM Mobility Program
General Motors
Designed to help people with disabilities access the resources they need, and get a reimbursement of up to $1,000 towards the cost of adapting an eligible new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac.
Adapting a Vehicle/Used Vehicles
Sidewinder Conversions
An out of province resource that creates personalized vehicles to meet your mobility needs.
1-888-266-2299
Silver Cross Auto - Calgary
Offers accessible vehicles, driving aids, transfer seating and more.
403-243-6300
https://silvercrossauto.com/locations/silver-cross-automotive-calgary/
Calgary Transit
Calgary Transit Access
Transportation services for Calgarians who cannot use Calgary Transit services due to a disability.
403-537-7777
Calgary Transit Low Income Monthly Pass
Monthly transit passes for a reduced rate, based on income.
403-262-1000
Travel Training
Training and materials for people with disabilities who want to learn to use Calgary Transit.
403-262-1000
https://www.calgarytransit.com/content/transit/en/home/rider-information/accessibility.html
Pre-Driving Assessments
Community Accessible Rehabilitation Pre-Driving Assessment
Offers assessment of psychomotor skills, visual perceptual ability, cognition, general awareness, and reaction speed to clients who have a disability. Physician referral required.
403-943-0279
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1072222&serviceAtFacilityID=1112773
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital - Driver Evaluation & Training Service
Provides driving assessment, counselling, and training for people 16 years and older who have a disability or health condition that may affect their ability to drive. Physician referral required.
780-735-7938
Private Transportation Companies
4Seasons Transportation
A school transportation service for students with disabilities
403-462-1712
DREAMS Transportation
A transportation company set up to help individuals in the community get where they need to go. Anyone can use their service but they specialize in transportation for those with disabilities, children and senior citizens.
403-590-7433
Public Transportation (Urban Centers near Calgary)
Access Airdrie
An alternative for residents of Airdrie who are unable to use the public transit fixed route system.
Airdrie Transit
Public transportation in Airdrie.
403-948-8875
Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise - Roam Bus Service
Public transportation in Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise.
403-762-0606
Cochrane On-Demand Local Transit (COLT)
A ride-sharing service in Cochrane, offering select pick-up and drop-off locations. When you want a ride on COLT, you can use the website, mobile app, or call COLT directly to request a bus at a specific stop at a specific day and time (during service hours).
403-851-5995
Okotoks Transit
An on-demand, “curb-to-curb”, ride-sharing service in Okotoks.
587-534-0510
Strathmore Handi-Bus
Subsidized accessible transportation for residents of Strathmore.
403-934-3418