Making transportation accessible to seniors
For those who are seniors, or adults over the age of 18, who struggle with finding a reliable transportation for medical and therapeutic appointments or basic daily activities including grocery shopping and getting to the bank, East Wellington Community Services has a solution.
Through a partnership and funding received from the Local Health Integrated Network of Waterloo-Wellington (WWLHIN), the EWCS has a transportation van that is wheelchair accessible, which further allows the agency to help those in the community retain independence and remain in their community while providing an important support service.
“With East Wellington being rural and not having a public source of transportation, this service is helping to address a need for seniors or adults who have a physical or developmental disability that really struggle when it comes to having a reliable ride for their different appointments. It is through our strong partnership with the Waterloo-Wellington LHIN that allows us to provide this service to those in our community,” said Sherri Plurde, Manager, Senior Services with EWCS.
“It is due in part to this service that has allowed many in the community to be able to stay here and be active instead of moving to larger centres like Guelph or Orangeville.”
The transportation service is available Monday to Friday and is offered with a cost for service. 48 hours notice is required as the lead time to schedule your transportation needs.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this service, or want to book a transportation ride, contact Barb at 519-856-2113.
