"Disability Network has been a tremendous partner to our community and to Manistee-Benzie Community Mental Health. Its staff is dedicated and persistent in its pursuits to better the lives of people with disabilities in the community, and it was instrumental in our successful public transportation campaign and acts as a resource for various projects."
— Ingemar Johansson |
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Transportation
Contact: Mary Sue Feldman mfeldman@charterinternet.com
Disability Network seeks transportation solutions to benefit individuals with disabilities and the wider community.
Our services:
- Sharing information on rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations in finding and implementing reasonable accommodations
- Providing details on transportation options in northwest Lower Michigan
- Developing and facilitating community workgroups to create transportation solutions
Current community projects include:
- Northwest Michigan Transportation Alliance – Non-emergency medical rides in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties using volunteer drivers. Call 231.941.2324.
- Get a Ride. Give a Ride carpooling at NMride.net. Web-based ride share connection throughout the Traverse Bay region.
- BATA Buddies – Not sure how to access the BATA bus system? Call for a volunteer buddy who will ride with you to and from your destination and teach you how to use BATA transportation. Call Disability Network at 231.922.0903
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