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Transportation Resources

Adapting a Vehicle/Used Vehicles

HandyCap Mobility Specialists Ltd.

Adapts vehicles to meet your needs.
403-870-7224

http://site.handicapvehicles.ca/

Move Mobility

Move Mobility
An out of province resource that offers specialized and customized solutions for wheelchair vans.
1-888-657-4010

http://movemobility.ca/

Sidewinder Conversions

An out of province resource that creates personalized vehicles to meet your mobility needs.
1-888-266-2299

http://sidewinderconversions.com/

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

City of Calgary public transportation.
403-262-1000

http://www.calgarytransit.com/

Calgary Transit Access

Provides transportation services for Calgarians who cannot use Calgary Transit services due to a disability.
403-537-7777

http://www.calgarytransit.com/calgary-transit-access

Calgary Transit Low Income Monthly Bus Pass

Offers monthly transit passes for a reduced rate, based on income.
403-262-1000

http://www.calgarytransit.com/fares-passes/passes/low-income-monthly-pass

Travel Training

Offers training and materials for people with disabilities who want to learn to use Calgary Transit.
403-262-1000

http://www.calgarytransit.com/accessible-transit/using-service/travel-training

New Vehicles - Rebates

Ford Mobility Program

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.

http://www.ford.ca/mobility/

General Motors - Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities

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.

https://programs.gm.ca/programs/mobility.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

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=4186&serviceAtFacilityID=1005558#contentStart

Private Transportation Companies

4 Seasons Transportation

Provides transportation services for the special needs community.

http://www.4seasonstransport.com/

Dreams Transportation

Provides accessible transportation for customers with different abilities.
403-590-7433

http://dreamstransportation.ca/

Driving Miss Daisy

Provides safe, reliable transportation for people with special needs.

http://www.drivingmissdaisy.ca/

Public Transportation (Urban Centers near Calgary)

ACCESS Airdrie

Provides an alternative for residents of Airdrie who are unable to use the public transit fixed route system.
403-948-8888

https://www.airdrie.ca/index.cfm?serviceID=52

Airdrie Transit

Public transportation in Airdrie.
403-948-8875

https://www.airdrie.ca/index.cfm?serviceID=27

Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise - Roam Bus Service

Public transportation in Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise.
403-762-0606

https://roamtransit.com/

Strathmore Handi-Bus

Provides wheelchair accessible transportation service for persons with physical disabilities that are residents of the Town of Strathmore and Wheatland County.
403-934-3418

https://www.strathmore.ca/en/residents/strathmore-handi-bus.aspx

Disclaimer

This list is not meant to be exhaustive and there may be other agencies in the community that would be helpful in the transition process. Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement of views, products, or services. To report a broken link, please email wellonyourway@albertahealthservices.ca

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