Community Resources for People with Arthritis: Transportation

Voyageur Transportation - Special Needs Transportation
573 Admiral Court London.
(519) 455-4579
Email: admin@voyageurtransportation.ca
Accessible vehicles can be booked by the hour for travel.

Disabled Parking Permits- Ministry of Transportation
Four local offices in London: 101 Cherryhill Blvd, Unit 103 (434-9390); 420 Talbot Street (438-5016); and 1790 Dundas St E, Unit 18 (455-1600); 920 Commissioners Road East (649-2461).
1-800-268-4686
Complete application form SR-LV-129 95-01
Portable parking permits with wheelchair symbol issued to people with walking disabilities.

Parkwood Hospital Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre
801 Commissioners Rd E London
(519) 685-4070
Email:deb.crunican@sjhc.london.on.ca
Assessment of basic driving skills, reaction times and readiness to return to driving for persons with physical disabilities.

Thames Valley District School Board - G A Wheable Centre for Adult Education
Thames Secondary School Driver Education. 785 Trafalgar Street. London
(519) 452-2895
Driver training program to get driver's license using car with hand controls and/or modified foot controls.

Abouttown Taxi
1 Bathurst St. London
(519) 432-2222
Email: website@aboutown.ca
Regular taxi fare; must request wheelchair accessible if required

London Paratransit
450 Highbury Ave London
(519) 451-1347
Email: ltc@golden.net
Shared ride transportation service for persons who are unable to use London's conventional transit service. Riders must call 451-5950 to become a registered user, and then call 453-3444 to book trips.

London Transit Commission
450 Highbury Ave, London
(519) 451-1347
Email: ltc@golden.net
Regular bus route information and maps, buses, accessible buses, etc. Info Line: 451-1347.

Meals on Wheels London
356 Queens Ave. London N6B1X6
(519) 660-1430
Email: info@meals-on-wheels.ca
Rides to and from medical appointments by volunteers. Cost is $8 per trip. One ride per week per client and five business days notice required. As well, Meals on Wheels has a van which travels to various social outings, such as Bellamere, Strawberry farm, grocery shopping and malls, etc. Cost is $10 per trip.
Friendly Visiting: volunteers contact clients by phone once per week to chat in order to alleviate loneliness and isolation. Volunteers will also visit clients in their homes.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 pm

Hope Air (formerly Mission Air)
(416) 222-6335 Toronto

VON Bus
100 Albert St., Strathroy
(519) 245-3856
1-800-265-7058
Once a month, from Strathroy and/or Parkhill to London Malls. $20, wheelchair accessible.

Red Cross
810 Commissioners Rd. East London
(519) 681-7330
Transportation to medical appointments (local and out of town). Fees based on ability to pay

Vehicle Conversions:

Alternative Access & Mobility
970 Leathorne St. London
(519) 451-7898
Email: info@aam.on.ca
Driving aids and vehicle conversions. Provides and installs stair lifts, driving aids, and scooter lifts. Pre-owned equipment available.

Gold Line Mobility & Conversions
1759 Trafalgar, London N5W 1X4
(519) 453-0480 or 1-800-561-9621
Email: Goldlinemobility@bellnet.ca

Over 55 Clubs
Kiwanis Senoirs Centre, 78 Riverside Drive, London N6H 1B4
(519) 680-1464
Email: over55@bellnet.ca
Over 55 (London) Inc., a non-profit agency, connects its members who are 55 years of age or older with customers who need personal assistance such as shopping, cleaning, driving, etc. or need handy or professional repairs to their homes. Over 55 members charge reasonable rates and customers pay them directly for hte work they do for them.

The Home and Vehicle Modification Program (HVMP) (information is located in our housing links).

Kino Mobility London Inc
C-645 Newbold St London
(519) 690-2300
Email: info@kinomobility.com
Driving aids and vehicle conversions.

Centres for Seniors Windsor
Seniors Transportation Service, Goyeau Street Centre
706 Goyeau St
Windsor, ON N9A 1H6
(519) 254-1108
Seniors transportation services * destinations include medical appointments, banking and shopping * two options to choose from include agency van or individual drivers * must be able board van with minimal assistance * advanced booking preferred * member of Transportation Communication Centre (TCC)

Care-A-Van Transportation Program
Victoria Place
35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7
Essex, ON N8M 1M4
(519) 776-4231
Door to door specialized transportation for the frail elderly or physically disabled individuals of all ages Van takes clients to medical appointments, therapy, day programs, banking, shopping, etc