[Blind-rollers] Accessaride Paratransit vehicles/other

[Maureen Pranghofer]

Hi
Why have paratransit if it doesn't accommodate wheelchairs?  That seems so 
weird.  Or is it that there is no safe place to put both a dog and chair?
Maureen


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From: Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire via Blind-rollers
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Subject: [Blind-rollers] Accessaride Paratransit vehicles/other

Hi, all,
I'm curious of what and how your paratransit programs operate in your state 
or country if one exists?
are the also wheelchair accessible?
Recently, Accessaride here in in Colorado also monitored by RTD (Regional 
Transportation District) ended up with new vehicles where at the very front 
seating area, they only have a seat to fit one individual.
The new style vans do not accomodate those with wheelchairs, walkers and 
service dogs in a safe way of travel.
I've seen a couple of the van so far, but will honestly say I'm not very 
impressed with them.
Speaking of transportation, CCDC (Colorado Cross Disability Colision) is in 
the middle of a lawsuit with RTD as RTD is failing to be sure ADA 
accomodation meets their standards to provide fair access to all passengers.
I've been asked if I would be a plaintiff in the case, so will take on the 
challenge.
Bibi and MAR son Odie
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