Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources
Transportation Resources
Adapting a Vehicle/Used Vehicles
HandyCap Mobility Specialists Ltd.
Adapts vehicles to meet your needs.
403-870-7224
Move Mobility
Move Mobility
An out of province resource that offers specialized and customized solutions for wheelchair vans.
1-888-657-4010
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
Provides transportation services for Calgarians who cannot use Calgary Transit services due to a disability.
403-537-7777
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.
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.
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
4 Seasons Transportation
Provides transportation services for the special needs community.
Dreams Transportation
Provides accessible transportation for customers with different abilities.
403-590-7433
Driving Miss Daisy
Provides safe, reliable transportation for people with special needs.
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
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
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