Where can I find a service that drives you to doctor's appointments?

Question

Also, if someone can tell me where I can driving lessons for the physically disabled.

Answer 1

The options will vary considerably across the country. Your doctor should be able to put you in touch with all sorts of resources.
If not, call several rehabiltation facilities or some physical therapists about suggestions about driving lessons. They should also be able to put you in touch with companies that alter cars or vans for drivers with disabilities. (You may need a car with hand controls only, a van with a lift, or something as simple as a driver's seat that swivels to help you in and out. The company and a good occupational therapist can help you work out what sort of support and changes you need.) If you are not in a big city, you can also call the nearest big city teaching hospital.
For the short term, the physical therapist or rehab center should also be able to put you in touch with companies that provide short term transportation services, such as a shared van ride to and from doctor's appointments. (If you are in a good sized city, the city may offer low cost or free van rides for this purpose. Again your doctor or physical therapist will be able to point you in the right direction.)
If you are in a smaller community, local churches may offer these services for a small donation or the promise of you donating your services in some capacity later on.
Finally, your insurance provider should be able to provide some direction. It's to their benefit to get you up, mobile, and productive as soon as possible.
Good luck.

Answer 2

You have 2 questions. There's more than one answer on each.

1. Normal people use a service that is known as a TAXI CAB, which we find in the phone book. There are some problems with this. Typically when you call and ask how long it will be before the come to your address, they SAY 15-20 minutes, but in rality it could be anywhere from 5 minutes to 5 hours.

Some normal people also use the services of a friend.

Depending on the nature of your disability, you may need to use a special bus service for the disabled. Ask your local city public transportation service if they know antying about this.

2. Again depending on your disability, the rules & capabilities may vary. You may need to have something in the auto that is not standard.

You need to call around to the driver's ed in your area, tell them what your disability is, ask if they do driver's ed for your situation.

Answer 3

I used to work for a place that provides this service for senior citizens and the disabled go to Homeinsteadseniorcare.com they are located in several cities throughout the United States

Answer 4

You can call John's Taxi service, he has special needs vehicles and you can take driving lessons from the "We can help you" driving school.

Answer 5

call your local seniors center many of them provide this service at a low cost

Answer 6

new London,ct 06320

Answer 7

T-A-X-I.