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The Wheelchair Transportation Program began as a pilot project in Indianapolis, Indiana in
1980, and is the only local social service transportation program that provides "through the door"
service
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The basis for its development is to provide senior citizens, who are confined to a wheelchair, the opportunity to reach necessary or preferred destinations, thereby contributing to their well-being and continued independence.
The program issues approximately 280 wheelchair transportation
vouchers each month. Based upon availability, a person may
receive 8 vouchers per month, and each voucher is good for
a one-way trip. These vouchers are honored by the company
whose name and phone number appear on the face of the voucher.
This program is significant because it enables a senior citizen,
who is confined to a wheelchair, the opportunity to choose
the date, time and destination for their trip.
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