What is ADA complementary paratransit service and who is eligible?
An ADA complementary paratransit service allows disabled people who are unable to make use of fixed-route transit options to ride public transit. Complementary paratransit can take many forms, however, it is most often a bus or van equipped with a wheelchair lift. The paratransit vehicle will go directly to a disabled person’s home or other designated pick-up location within a specified area and take them to their destination. ADA specifies that if a person has a functional limitation, including cognitive, that prevents them from independently boarding and riding a public transit bus using a fixed-route, he or she is eligible for paratransit service.
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