Become a Registrant
Eligibility Criteria
You must qualify under at least one of the following criteria:
- Requires the use of a wheelchair or scooter:
- On an ongoing basis – unlimited eligibility
- Until a specific date – eligibility only until the date specified
- as a result of dialysis treatment-eligibility only for trips to and from dialysis treatment.
- Unable to walk 175 metres (575 feet) outside:
- at all times – unlimited eligibility, or
- during winter months only – eligibility restricted to the period from October 15th to April 15, or
- as a result of dialysis treatment – eligibility only for trips to and from dialysis treatment.
- Has 20/200 vision or less, or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in both eyes (legally blind) not corrected by lenses – unlimited eligibility (i.e. even with glasses or contacts your vision, in both eyes, is still 20/200 or less) .
- Has Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia (ADRD) which interferes with ability to use the regular fixed route transit system with an equivalent level of independence and safety.
Application Process
- Send in your completed application form
- We will contact you by letter within 15 business days of receiving your application
- You will likely be required to attend our office for a functional assessment of your mobility and cognitive transit skills (if applicable) to:
- confirm your eligibility
- assess your ability to safely travel independently (if applicable)
- review how your mobility equipment will influence your access to Handi-Transit vehicles as we use a variety of vehicle types and sizes (car, wheelchair accessible van and minibus).
- We will notify you in writing of the approval or denial of your application.
Application Form
Application Form