Transportation, is a very touchy subject in many communities, even
today. With revenues down to almost nothing and communities expenses
going up, its difficult for most any community to address accessible
transportation issues that were mandated almost 10 years ago.
But that alone doesn't release them from their responsibility to
provide equal transportation to those and for those with adaptive needs.
Ofcourse, we know that the squeaky wheel gets the most oil.
This is where your Federally Funds Community Action and Centers for
Independent Living are your best experts on local transportation
services. Contact them 1st. They have the necessary expertise,
funding and knowing the lawyers who will protect your best interest. It
may not be easy. It may not be resolved overnight. But you have to
start somewhere. Contact your local CIL.
Call for a cab. I believe
that cab companies need to provide disabled cabs. Anybody know for sure about
cab companies?
Brien
On Jul 11, 2006, at
12:24 PM, Tim Thompson wrote:
> Ever tried thumbing a
ride?
> ;^P
> I "tried".
>
Stunt
>
> On 7/11/06, rawilson7 <
[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>>
>> I would like to find out how others
handle some situations. I have >> been
>> turned down by
community transportation I applied because my lift >> in my
Van
>> needs repair and it's not safe to use. Community
transport denied >> me saying
>> I had access to a Van.
I've explained over and over the lift is in >> need of
>>
repair and I'm on a limited income and cannot afford the repairs. >>
Their
>> position is that it's not their problem and I must use
private >> transport.
>> I've called one private company
to arrange a trip to the doctor >> and back and
>> was
told the trip would cost me $740. For a 16 mile trip. I >> haven't
tried
>> private ambulance yet that's
next.
>>
>> I decided to use my own
transportation till it leaves me stranded. My
>> question is
does anyone have any ideas about how one could get >>
themselves
>> home when personal transportation breaks
down?
>> Austin
>> C4-5
>> boat
accident 1998
>>
>
