Additional Resources
211
Free, non-emergency, confidential, 3-digit phone number and service that provides easy access to transportation and housing information, and critical health and human services.
511
Information about public transit, paratransit, or other transportation anywhere in the Bay Area.
Wheelchair Marking and Tether Strap Program
AC Transit’s Wheelchair Marking and Tether Strap Program identifies and marks key securement points on all types of mobility aids to increase accessibility of buses and to support Bus Operators in performing safe and proper wheelchair securement.
FASTER
FASTER (Fast Accessible Safe Transportation and Emergency Repair” is a free transportation support service for residents of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, or Oakland that helps individuals when their wheelchair, scooter, or other mobility device breaks down. FASTER’s dispatch line will connect callers with one of EDI’s Repair Technicians, who will troubleshoot the problem over the phone and drive to your breakdown location as soon as possible to fix it on the spot and make sure that individuals get home safely.
Apply for EDI: https://easydoesitservices.org/online-services/apply, or
Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay (ASEB)
Transportation services for individuals with dementia.
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP)
Accessible group trip transportation for youth & adults with disabilities.
Alameda County Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Alameda County’s AAA provides services through grants including Adult Day Care, Family Caregiver Support programs, Food and Nutrition programs, Senior Information and Assistance, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services, and Senior Center Services.
Community Connections
The Community Connections program can provide support to community members trying to navigate the Paratransit application process. Please call or email for help preparing to apply for paratransit and for support through the application process.
