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 
  1. The applicant visits the Disability Affairs Division Office and requests assistance from the Social Services Representative (SSR).
  2. The applicant is interviewed by the SSR to complete the intake form.
  3. The SSR then makes a recommendation based on the findings.
  4. 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
8th Terrace Centerville
Collins Ave
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (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 of Social Services
Clarence A. Bain Building
Thompson Boulevard
New Providence
Nassau
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-2850 or 326-0526
Fax. (242) 323-8672

 
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