Hardisty and District Handivan Society
Scope of Services
The Hardisty & District Handivan Society provides transit services to the residents of Hardisty and the surrounding district who have special transportation needs.
Eligibility
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Seniors who require transportation to appointments, in or out of town
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Seniors who wish to attend special events
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Families or special groups may rent the Handivan for special events involving seniors or disabled persons
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Area residents of any age who are disabled in some way and have special transportation needs
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Long-term care residents of Hardisty Health Centre
Features of Handivan
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8 passengers & 4 wheelchairs with conversation/card table, plus driver
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Convertible to 12 passengers & 2 wheelchairs, plus driver
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Air conditioning
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Windows that open
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Emergency exits
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Wheelchair entrance doors with hydraulic lift for ease of loading
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Hours of Operation
The Handivan is available for rent 7 days a week – dependent on availability of drivers for the required hours.
Charges
$0.75 a kilometer - $10.00 minimum
Payable to the Handivan Society
$20 per hour for driver
Paid by renters of the Handivan
Bookings
Call Marlene Buelow at (780)888-3660.
Persons booking the Handivan are required to make their own arrangements for the services of a qualified driver from the available driver pool. Marlene will give you names and numbers of qualified drivers.
For more information:
For information or to support the Handivan Society contact Diane Fossum (president) at 888-1312, Anita Miller (secretary) at 888-7305, or Belva Dosdall (treasurer) at 888-3575