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Blindline
Information and referral service for people who are blind or visually impaired, their family members, friends and professional service providers. Offers access to a database of more than 750 records of specialized resources located throughout New York State
2-1-1 New York
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including transportation options for people with disabilities.
Access-A-Ride (AAR)
Provides transportation for people with disabilities in New York City who are unable to use public bus or subway service for some or all of their trips.
Guide to New York Transportation

AARP's state-by-state guide to transportation assistance, which provides links to transportation services, including dial-a-ride, bus tokens and/or transit passes for fixed-route scheduled services, taxi vouchers and mileage reimbursement to volunteers or program participants.

Local Offices for the Aging in New York
Contact information for Local Office on Aging throughout New York, which provide a variety of services for the aging, including transportion assistance.
MTA Commuter Rail Lines
Accessible transit information for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, which connects New York City with nine suburban counties in New York State and Connecticut, providing regular train service to communities as far away as Montauk, Poughkeepsie and New Haven.
Medicaid in New York State
Information on services available for Medicaid recipients in New York, including transportation to medical appointments.
New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Transportation Resources
Offers a list of helpful transportation resources for the disability community.
New York City Transportation Assistance Contact Information
Telephone numbers for transportation service providers in New York City including Access-A-Ride accessible transportation services, ferries and trains.
New York Independent Living Centers Directory
Contact information for all ILCs in New York. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Guide to Accessible Transit
Information on reduced fares on subways, buses and commuter railroads for customers with disabilities.
New York Transit Links
County by county transportation information for New York.
Parking Permits for People with Disabilities in New York City
Information from the New York City Department of Transportation on parking permits available for people with disabilities.
Parking for People with Disabilities in New York State
Brochure from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles explains the rules that businesses and all drivers should observe about reserved parking spaces, as well as information on obtaining license plates and parking permits for people with disabilities.
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Services for People with Disabilities
Information on accessible services for passengers with disabilities.

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