Director by following the information outlined in your eligibility letter. Also see the section in this Ride Guide entitled & Service ‘Eligibility Suspension/Termination Appeal Process.’ To begin the eligibility process, call CAT Paratransit at (912) 354-6900. Who is Eligible for Paratransit Service? The ADA regulations provide that a person may be eligible for Paratransit services one of the following three categories: 1. Unconditional Eligibility The first category of eligibility includes those persons who are unable to use fully accessible fixed route bus services. Included in this category is: individual with a disability who is unable, as a result of a physical “Any or mental impairment (including a vision impairment), and without the assistance of another individual (except the operator of a wheelchair lift or other boarding assistance device), to board, ride, or disembark from any vehicle on the system which is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.” [Section 37.123(e) (1) of the ADA regulations] This applies to an individual who cannot independently negotiate the route bus system (board, ride or disembark from a bus or trolley). 2. Conditional Eligibility the fixed route bus system is fully accessible Note: Since all CAT fixed route vehicles are fully accessible, this ADA category does not apply. 3. Conditional Eligibility The third category of eligibility includes: individual with a disability who has a specific impairment-related “Any condition which prevents such individual from traveling to a boarding
Director by following the information outlined in your eligibility letter. Also see the section in this Ride Guide entitled ‘Eligibility & Service Suspension/Termination Appeal Process.’ To begin the eligibility process, call CAT Paratransit at (912) 354-6900. Who is Eligible for Paratransit Service? The ADA regulations provide that a person may be eligible for Paratransit services one of the following three categories: 1. Unconditional Eligibility The first category of eligibility includes those persons who are unable to use fully accessible fixed route bus services. Included in this category is: “Any individual with a disability who is unable, as a result of a physical or mental impairment (including a vision impairment), and without the assistance of another individual (except the operator of a wheelchair lift or other boarding assistance device), to board, ride, or disembark from any vehicle on the system which is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.” [Section 37.123(e) (1) of the ADA regulations] This applies to an individual who cannot independently negotiate the route bus system (board, ride or disembark from a bus or trolley). 2. Conditional Eligibility the fixed route bus system is fully accessible Note: Since all CAT fixed route vehicles are fully accessible, this ADA category does not apply. 3. Conditional Eligibility The third category of eligibility includes: “Any individual with a disability who has a specific impairment-related condition which prevents such individual from traveling to a boarding
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