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New York City Transit
Currently, there are 40 accessible subway stations
in New York City. These stations either have a
ramp or elevator to get from the street to the
platform. All New York City Transit buses are
equipped with a lift. New York City Transit offers
a reduced fare for people with disabilities. For
more information on traveling on a New York City
bus or subway, please contact 718-596-8585, or
718-596-8273 TTD. You can also visit their Web site
at http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/paratran/index.html.
Access-A-Ride
Access-A-Ride is a door-to-door paratransit service
for people with disabilities provided by New York
City Transit. This service is for people who are
unable to use public buses or subways. The cost
is $1.50 for a one-way fare. Please be prepared
to pay the driver with exact cash or a token.
Access-A-Ride operates 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
To apply for Access-A-Ride, call 877-337-2017
and press "1" when you hear the recorded
message. For more information, you can visit their
Web site at http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/paratran/guide.htm.
Private Van or Ambulette
Symphony (800) 253-1443
Care Bus (718) 824-4444
Elite (718) 671-8088
Wheelchair Getaways Van Rental (800) 379-3750
Parking Permits for People
with Disabilities
New York City issues two types of permits for
citizens with disabilities -- a New York State
permit and a New York City permit. Permits are
issued by the Parking Permits for People with
Disabilities (PPPD) unit for NY State permits
for residents of the five boroughs of New York
City.You are eligible to obtain a New York
State permit from PPPD only if you are certified
by your physician as having a disability which
is permanent and which severely affects
your ability to walk for long distances. (Diagnosing
physicians or podiatrists must be NY State licensed.)
To apply, call (718) 433-3100 (on pickup,
push the # key, then 11) or write to:
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Parking Permits for People with
Disabilities (PPPD)
New York City Department
of Transportation
28-11 Queens Plaza North,
7th Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101-4008
TTY: (718) 433-3111 |
If you have a temporary disability, you
may inquire about applying for a temporary permit
by calling one of the New York State issuing offices,
including Floral Park (516) 326-6300 or Bellerose
(516) 354-1000 or Westchester County (914) 285-2957.
To obtain a New York City permit, you
must live, work or attend school in New York City
and must be certified eligible by a New York City
Department of Health physician as having a disability
which is permanent, severely affects your ability
to walk, and requires the use of a private automobile
for transportation. To apply, call the PPPD automated
phone system at (718) 433-3100. Leave your name
and address as instructed and an application will
be mailed to you within two business days.
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