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Description

Group and individual transportation services which enable seniors to remain independent and in their own homes are provided. Rides are provided to medical appointments, congregate meal sites (nutrition sites), community/senior centers, grocery and general shopping, and other services.

General Eligibility

Adults aged 60 and over and younger persons with disabilities who live in their own homes or apartments are eligible.

How to Apply

Each ride program is different. See the descriptions that follow.

Cost

Each ride program is different. See the descriptions that follow.

Services

The Rural Senior Group Transportation Program (outside the Madison area) and Group Access Service (Madison, Middleton and Monona) - provide transportation services to older adults and persons with disabilities. These are scheduled group trips which include destinations such as congregate meal sites (nutrition sites), community/senior centers, and grocery and general shopping. The service is a door-to-door, and is provided in accessible vehicles. Medical trips are not provided. The fare is $0.50/one-way for nutrition, $1.00/one-way for in-town shopping, and $1.50/one-way for out-of-town shopping (rural areas only), but no one is denied service because of inability to pay. To apply, call your local senior service organization. To find your local senior services, (link)

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Driver Escort Service - provides medical rides to adults aged 60 and over. The service is door-through-door, and drivers will assist passengers in getting to the correct location within the clinic or hospital. Rides are provided in the volunteers' own cars and are usually not handicapped accessible. These are individual rides. The service area is all of Dane County. Donations are accepted but no one is denied service because of an inability to pay. To apply in the City of Madison, call RSVP at (608) 238-7787. To apply outside of the Madison area, call your local senior service organization. Find your local senior services.

The Older Adult Transportation Assistance Program - serves rural adults aged 60 and over who live in their own homes or apartments. The program provides rides to appointments and services which enhance older adults' ability to remain independent and in their own homes. The service is door-to-door, and passengers are assisted with curbs and stairs. Vehicles are accessible. This is an individualized service. Service area is all of Dane County. Passenger co-pay is based on ability to pay. To apply, call Dane County Department of Human Services at (608) 242-6486. Funding for this program is limited, and only rides which are not covered by other funding or ride programs are eligible.

The Caregiver Transportation Assistance Program - provides services for persons caring for older adults, or for grandparents raising children. The caregiver does not have to be over 60 to be eligible. Rides are given to caregivers or to the older person for whom they are caring. Caregivers receive rides to services such as support groups, workshops, or counseling, which enhance their ability to continue to provide care. Rides can be provided to respite care for the care-receiver. The service area is all of Dane County. There is no co-pay for these rides. To apply, call Dane County Department of Human Services at (608) 224-3668.

Contact

For more information, contact:

Norah Cashin, Transportation Coordinator
Dane County Department of Human Services
1202 Northport DR/3rd FL
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 242-6486
cashin@co.dane.wi.us

Language Services

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