This service is intended to provide wheelchair accessible transportation for persons who are mobility impaired, to and from medical and therapeutic appointments.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a wheel chair user, particularly with a mobile impairment.
Process
- The applicant visits the Disability Affairs Division Office and requests assistance from the Social Services Representative (SSR).
- The applicant is interviewed by the SSR to complete the intake form.
- The SSR then makes a recommendation based on the findings.
- The applicant is informed of the recommendation made about whether or not they qualify for the service.
This service can be accessed at the following location:
 
        
            
            
                
                                                                    
                            Disability Affairs Division
                            
                                                                                                    - Address:  8th Terrace Centerville, Collins Ave, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
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                                    Tel:  
                                                                            +1 242 325 2261
                                                                    
- Fax: (242) 356-6228
- Opening Hours:  9:00am to 5:00pm
 
                                     
             
         
     
Application Form(s)
All relevant application forms will be completed by the Social Services Representative at the time of application.
Supporting Documents
No supporting documents are required to qualify for this service.
Turn-around time
One week to two and a half weeks.
Deadline
There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s)
This service is free to all eligible persons.
 
        
            
            
                
                                                                    
                            For more information please contact
                            
                                                                    - Department:  Department of Social Services
- Address:  Clarence A. Bain Building, Thompson Boulevard, New Providence, Nassau, The Bahamas
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                                    Tel:  
                                                                            (242) 502-2850
                                                                    
- Fax: (242) 323-8672
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                                            Tel:
                                            +1 242 326 0526