Transporation Resources
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SPARC (Social Planning and Research Council of BC)
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Issues and administers parking permits for people withdisabilities in manymunicipalities across BC.
SPARC BC Parking Permit Application
Application must be signed by a physician prior to applying for permit.
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201-221 East 10th Ave.,
Vancouver, BC
604-718-7733
http://www.sparc.bc.ca |
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Bus Pass Program
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Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance - MEIA (you must register)
An annual pass for public transit systems is available through the bus pass program. Applicants must apply yearly (approx. $45/year).
- Available to seniors, some immigrants and individuals with disabilities who are already registered on certain program with MEIA – check website or contact number for specific eligibility criteria
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1-866-866-0800
Bus Pass Program
9950 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC
V8W 9R3
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HandyDART Custom Transit
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This is a shared-ride public transit service. It uses specialty-equipped vehicles designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to use public transit without assistance.
HandyDART Card Application
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604-430-2692 (Vancouver).
Go to website for comprehensive listing of handyDART offices in your community and application form:
http://www.translink.ca/en/Rider-Info/HandyDART.aspx |
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Handy Card
(formerly called HandyPass)
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Entitles the card holder to concession fares on the Bus, Skytrain, Seabus, West Vancouver Transit and West Coast Express
HandyDART Card Application
- To be eligible, individual must have a permanent physical or cognitive disability that prevents them from using the public transit system without assistance.
- An attendant who accompanies and assists a HandyCard holder travels for free
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1600-4720 Kingsway,
Metrotower II
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4N2
604-453-4634
See website for application form and specific details:
http://www.translink.ca/en/Rider-Info/Accessible-Transit/HandyCard-Taxi-Saver.aspx |
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TaxiSaver Program
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Service for people with permanent disabilities who have a HandyCard. Program provides a subsidy toward the cost of taxi rides.
Taxi Saver coupons are sold by local HandyDART offices
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604-453-4634 (Vancouver)
250-385-2551 (Victoria)
250-385-2551 (rest of BC)
http://www.translink.ca/en/Rider-Info/Accessible-Transit/HandyCard-Taxi-Saver.aspx |
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Vancouver Taxi
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Have 37 wheelchair taxis available. Must specify when calling.
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604-871-1111 |
Driver Rehabilitation Programs
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George Pearson Driver Rehab Program
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Offers the following: in-clinic assessments, on-road assessments, on-road lessons and vehicle/ equipment assessments. This is a fee for service program servicing Vancouver. |
601 West 59th Ave,
Vancouver, BC
604-322-8335
Dean.robertson@vch.ca
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Holy Family
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Offers the following: driver screening, driving assessments and lessons. This is a fee for service program servicing Vancouver.
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604-322-2617
http://www.driveable.com/index.php/contact-diriveable/canadian-locations/51-british-columbia-/92-british-columbia-vancouver.html
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Community Therapists
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Driver Rehabilitation assists individuals whose ability to drive has been challenged by illness, injury or aging and who present with skill deficits. |
207-5740 Cambie Street,
Vancouver, BC
604-681-9293 ext 153 www.communitytherapists.com
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