State and Local Transportation Resources for District of Columbia

June 2008 news release from the DC Office of Disability Rights regarding the approval of funding to bring wheelchair accessible taxicabs to the District of Columbia for the first time.

Links to county contact information for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which provide a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits, including transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities.

Call 'N' Ride Transportation Program provides a discount door-to-door taxicab transportation service for senior citizens, age 60 and over.

Information on public and private sector resources in DC addressing Assisted Living, Early Intervention, Education/Training, Employment and Housing.

Contact information for all ILCs in Washington, DC. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

County by county transportation information for District of Columbia.

Provides eligibility information for reduced fares for seniors, persons with disabilities and medicare cardholders.

Provides curb-to-curb transportation service for eligible riders with disabilities or special needs.

Information on disability tags and parking placards/permits, including who is eligible and how to obtain and renew them.

Provides basic transportation for seniors who cannot access traditional transportation systems. Arrangements are made to transport elderly persons to essential medical appointments, dialysis sessions, appointments with public benefits agencies (Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, SSI, Social Security) and banking institutions, etc.