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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.

https://www.ford.ca/mobility/

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.

https://www.gm.ca/en/home/brands.html/

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

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

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 Pass

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

https://www.calgarytransit.com/content/transit/en/home/fares---passes/passes/low-income-monthly-pass.html

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

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

Private Transportation Companies

4Seasons Transportation

A school transportation service for students with disabilities
403-462-1712

http://www.4seasonstransport.com/

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

http://dreamstransportation.ca/

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.

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

Airdrie Transit

Public transportation in Airdrie.
403-948-8875

https://www.airdrie.ca/index.cfm?serviceID=1206

Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise - Roam Bus Service

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

https://roamtransit.com/

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

https://ridecolt.ca/

Okotoks Transit

An on-demand, “curb-to-curb”, ride-sharing service in Okotoks.
587-534-0510

https://www.okotokstransit.ca/

Strathmore Handi-Bus

Subsidized accessible transportation for residents of Strathmore.
403-934-3418

https://handibus.ca/

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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