Thank you for your interest in Sun Van’s services for individuals with disabilities. This packet includes information and forms you need to apply for paratransit eligibility for Sun Van. As part of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, paratransit service is provided by all public transportation systems. This special type of public transportation service is limited to persons who are unable to independently use regular public transit (the bus, or ABQ RIDE), some or all of the time, due to a disability or health related condition. Under the ADA, transit agencies operating a bus service must provide a comparable service for people with disabilities who cannot use the bus. Eligibility is based on “functional” criteria. Eligibility is not based on type of disability, mobility aid(s) used, or age. Overall eligibility is based on the individual’s most limiting conditions and if there are barriers that prevent them from using the bus. Paratransit is a “shared-ride” service that operates at the same times and in the same areas as the fixed-route buses. In order to use ADA paratransit service, you must be certified as eligible. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. According to ADA regulations, eligibility is strictly limited to those who have specific limitations that prevent them from using accessible public transportation. Individuals are eligible based on any one of the following 3 categories: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) identifies three categories of individuals who are eligible for complementary paratransit service. Individuals are ADA paratransit eligible if their disability prevents them from: Getting to and from bus stops or train stations within the service area. Using the fixed-route system because the bus route or rail station is not accessible. Independently navigating the system. Your application may be approved for full eligibility (unconditional) or on a conditional basis, for some of your trips. If you are found to be capable of using regular bus for all trips, without the help of another person, you will not be eligible for paratransit. To help us determine your eligibility for ADA Paratransit Service, please fill out the enclosed application as completely and thoroughly as possible. If there are
Thank you for your interest in Sun Van’s services for individuals with disabilities. This packet includes information and forms you need to apply for paratransit eligibility for Sun Van. As part of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, paratransit service is provided by all public transportation systems. This special type of public transportation service is limited to persons who are unable to independently use regular public transit (the bus, or ABQ RIDE), some or all of the time, due to a disability or health related condition. Under the ADA, transit agencies operating a bus service must provide a comparable service for people with disabilities who cannot use the bus. Eligibility is based on “functional” criteria. Eligibility is not based on type of disability, mobility aid(s) used, or age. Overall eligibility is based on the individual’s most limiting conditions and if there are barriers that prevent them from using the bus. Paratransit is a “shared-ride” service that operates at the same times and in the same areas as the fixed-route buses. In order to use ADA paratransit service, you must be certified as eligible. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. According to ADA regulations, eligibility is strictly limited to those who have specific limitations that prevent them from using accessible public transportation. Individuals are eligible based on any one of the following 3 categories: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) identifies three categories of individuals who are eligible for complementary paratransit service. Individuals are ADA paratransit eligible if their disability prevents them from: Getting to and from bus stops or train stations within the service area. Using the fixed-route system because the bus route or rail station is not accessible. Independently navigating the system. Your application may be approved for full eligibility (unconditional) or on a conditional basis, for some of your trips. If you are found to be capable of using regular bus for all trips, without the help of another person, you will not be eligible for paratransit. To help us determine your eligibility for ADA Paratransit Service, please fill out the enclosed application as completely and thoroughly as possible. If there are
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