It is easier for people with disability or special needs to maintain physically and socially active in today’s society. Many people with disabilities now use scooters and wheelchairs to assist them in their transportation needs.

In addition,  with modern technology, people can now be transported in a specially equipped vans or public transportation vans designed for the handicapped and wheelchair dependent clients. Majority of public places such as restaurants, shopping malls, airport and supermarket are designed to accommodate people with disabilities which makes it more satisfying and comfortable for disabled people to come.

If a senior is ill or hospitalized, the case manager will initially arrange for non-emergency transportation if you require wheelchair or stretcher when you leave the hospital or rehab facility. When admitted to a nursing home,  rehabilitation facility or assisted living facility, a person may also need to be transported to doctor’s appointments and medical procedures. The case manager or social worker or facility scheduler will also arrange for non-emergency transportation.

Right Accord Transport is available in Sarasota and Manatee County to accommodate non-emergency transportation requiring wheelchair or stretcher. Caregivers such as  certified home health aides or certified nursing assistants or companions are available should you require special assistance when traveling to such as medical appointments,  social appointments, visiting friends or family, airport travel or going out of state travel.

At Right Accord Transport, it is our utmost goal to assist you in maximizing your independence and provide you with safety and comfort during your travel.

Our newest state of the art vans are designed to accommodate special mobility needs. The drivers are CPR certified and are very dependable and polite. Our rates are very reasonable and affordable.

To book your next non-emergency wheelchair or stretcher  transport with us, please call (941) 366-0801 or you may book on line by visiting our website at www.rightaccordhealth.com.

Right Accord Transport is available 24/7 in Sarasota and its neighboring areas such as Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Osprey, Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Bird Key.

Of course, the ideal situation would be that a care provider or family member were able to transport the senior to appointments and to perform other errands. Sadly, many seniors do not have access to a care provider services and their nearest family members may live hours away. For this reason, it is prudent for seniors to know what their transportation options are. Here’s a look at some of the services that may be available for seniors who are in need of transportation assistance.

Volunteer Drivers

Many local churches and other non-profit entities have volunteer drivers on staff to assist seniors in getting to doctor visits and other outings. These programs usually have a variety of services available, such as one way trips and multi-stop itineraries. The cost of this kind of service can range from free to donation based – all the way up to a set minimal charge per mile. These types of services generally require advanced reservations to be made.

Paratransit Agencies

Different local and county agencies provide transportation to individuals in need on a mini-mass scale. To achieve this, the agencies utilize passenger vans or minibusses to accomodate up to twenty five people at a time. These vans and buses are usually handicapped accessible for those with limited mobility issues. The fees are generally very small and applied at a flat rate each way, not according to the mileage traveled. This type of service generally drops off seniors at their destination and returns to pick them up at a later scheduled time. Again, this type of service can be in high demand and advanced reservations are often required.

Public Transportation

Public transportation such as city buses and trains are another option for seniors, especially those who are able to still get around pretty well on their own, but may be unable to drive for whatever reason. Many local city and county agencies may offer discounted vouchers or coupons to seniors living on fixed incomes or who are frequent users of the public system.

Right Accord Health has it’s own transport options for getting seniors and their care provider from A to B in safety and comfort.  Servicing the Sarasota, Bradenton, Longboat key, Venice and the surrounding areas.  Please visit our Non-Emergency Transport section of this website.