WHEELCHAIR AREA TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AS AT Feb.8/11.
I obtained the following data from the listed services from the private corporations for your consideration. The information is valid as of Feb. 8, 2011. You will notice that there are
several options and prices vary quite a bit and may provide services you may not require for your family member, such as; 2 attendants (CPR trained with appropriate equipment),
services may be unavailable at the hours/days of the week you require them, so carefully review the list for your needs and budget requirements.
SERVICE NAME/Location CONTACT INFO. SERVICES AVAILABLE AVAILABILITY SAMPLE TRIP COST(S) + 13% HST
HURONIA SENIORS 705-526-4238 ext To be eligible, clients must be non- The service is available seven This service is operated by a registered
VOLUNTEER CARE TEAM 217, Sharon or ambulatory. This is not a medical days per week. Hours of service charity and runs on a donation basis, all
(Midland) Maureen to book the transport service. The client’s health are subject only to driver donations go directly to continuing the
service must be in stable condition, and they availability. Service area is operation of the service. All donations are
must travel with an able bodied Huronia with other destinations receipted for income tax purposes.
escort. Group outings are also considered on a case by case
considered. basis. Call to book/discuss your
needs, 7-10 days notice to
schedule a trip based on
availability of van, volunteer
driver and weather.
RNR (Orillia) 1-866-561-1001 2 trained attendants. Ambulatory, 24 hours notice requested to 1: Penetang/Midland to RVH and return,
those with canes, crutches, walkers make firm trip appointment for $121.50 + $35.00 hr. wait time
or in wheelchairs. Pay by invoice, any day or hour. 2: Penetanguishene to GBGH $45.00 +
cheque or credit card. Will take 1 $35.00 hr. wait time.
escort.
LAURIN TRANSPORT 705-5278-3709 2 trained attendants. Travel is by 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily, 24 hrs 1: Penetanguishene – GBGH - $130.00 (for
(Midland) gurney only (not in a wheelchair). notice requested to make firm trip 30-45 minutes) or $160.00 + $50.00 hr. wait
Pay by invoice, cheque or credit appointment. time if longer.
card. Will carry the folded chair if 2: Penetanguishene – RVH = $250.00 +
requested. Will take 1 escort. $50.00 hr. wait time,
3: Penetanguishene to Toronto = $475.00 +
$50.00 hr. wait time
CANADIAN RED CROSS 705-721-3313, ext. Trip acceptance is based on need Will go out of town from 1: Penetanguishene to Midland return - $6.30
SOCIETY (Barrie or 261 or 280 and commitment based on van, Penetanguishene/Midland, 7-10 2: Penetanguishene to RVH return - $39.00
Collingwood) driver availability and weather. Client days notice to schedule a trip, Pay by cheque or cash.
can be qualified in ½ hr. phone volunteer drivers. Generally 8:00
interview for needs. Will take 1 – 5:00 pm. Mon – Fri. Pay by
escort. cheque or cash.
See page 2 for more options.
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SERVICE NAME/Location CONTACT INFO. SERVICES AVAILABLE AVAILABILITY SAMPLE TRIP COST(S) + 13% HST
MIDLAND TRANSIT 705-528-6999 They offer 2 levels of service: Mon-Fri 8:00 – 5:00, $2.50 per stop, $5.00 return within Midland
ACCESSIBLE Must complete an application for or to and from Penetanguishene from
TRANSPORTATION- 1: For wheelchair transport, must prior approval, services Midland Midland.
complete a prior qualification form to residents only (inside Midland Availability of a trip to/from Tiny & Tay areas
be eligible for the service. Will take 1 and to/from Penetanguishene), unknown as this report was written. Cash
escort. Based on availability of van, but NO pickups for only.
driver and weather. Penetanguishene residents.
COMMUNITY LINK NORTH 705-528-6999 2: Travel is in a volunteer driver’s They require an application, NO charges except for parking, if required.
SIMCOE (Midland) own vehicle: limited to 2 trips per minimum of 3 days notice of your This service is also partially funded by the
week due to volume of requests. trip plan, will confirm 2 days Town of Penetanguishene ($3,500
ahead, not guaranteed due to annually).
weather, volunteer availability,
Each applicant is assessed prior
to approval to use the service.
BELLFAM PATIENT 705-814-9885 or 2 trained attendants in vehicle use a 24 hours a day availability to 1: Penetanguishene to Midland = $150.00, +
TRANSFER SERVICES 1-866-893-9797 gurney only, will carry a folded book a trip to anywhere in $1.25 per minute if over 30 minutes wait
(Barrie) wheelchair. Will carry 1 escort at no Ontario, based in Barrie. time each destination.
extra charge. Will carry oxygen. Pay Cancellation charge of $60.00 for 2: Penetanguishene – RVH $340.00 +
by invoice, cheque or credit card. less than 6 hours notice. above wait time
Weekend an additional $20.00. 3: Penetanguishene - Toronto $675.00 +
above wait time.
Prepared by: Don Copping, 705-549-0366 on behalf of Huronia Seniors’ Volunteer Care team, Oct. 25, 2010. Updates will be preared based on new information as it becomes known.
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