Record #:
OAK0215
Last Full Update:
24 Jan 2024
Agency Information
Description (Agency) |
A not-for-profit organization that assists clients with tasks in the home, providing emotional and social support, while helping seniors take part in the life of their community |
Legal Status |
(51) Registered Charity |
Primary Executive |
Jyoti Brar, Senior Director, Client Services and Capacity Building; Phone: 416-743-7654 ext 224; Email: jyoti.brar@canes.on.ca |
Funding |
Provincial ; United Way |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) |
Ride Connect provides transportation to and from Etobicoke, Brampton, Malton, Mississauga, Oakville, Milton and Woodbridge areas
- client base is primarily seniors and clients with disabilities
- specialize in rides to and from medical appointments, as well as grocery shopping and adult day programs
- a fleet of wheelchair accessible vans as well as large 15 accessible passenger vans and buses are available when traveling with larger groups
- view brochure for more details
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Hours |
Rides available Mon-Fri 8:30 am-8 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-5 pm, Holidays 9 am-5 pm |
Areas Served |
Milton ; Oakville |
Eligibility |
Any senior ages 55+ or persons with a disability
- if the client is travelling with a caregiver, there is no extra charge for the trip
- if a passenger does not have a someone to travel with, can provide caregiver to the client for Passenger Assistance during their ride
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Application |
- Call to request service
- rides need to be requested a minimum of 4 days in advance of appointments
- rides will be confirmed 48 hours before the client is picked up
- pick up times may vary, and there may be a wait time to assist requests for older adults
- any cancellation will require the clients to notify the office 24 hours in advance
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Languages |
English ; Many other languages available |
Fees |
Service ; see website (bottom of page) for fee structure based on annual income |
Site Information
Located In Community |
Toronto |
Address & Map |
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Intersection |
Attwell Dr and Carlson Ct |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
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