| 9/11/2008 12:10:49 PM |
What is an ADA card? |
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wolfyhp
Atascadero, CA
age: 37
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O.k. I read the minutes from our recent board of governors meeting regarding our local bus routes. Apparently, there is something in there about certain disabled services being only offered to those with an ADA card certifying their disability. I have no clue as to what such a card is and a google search turned up nothing. Any ideas?
I'm on SSI, I have a disabled parking permit, I am on the bus company's list for the disabled discount rate on my monthly pass (the pass looks like all the others and in no way certifies your disability, the only difference is the price), I get disabled student services from school, I have medical baseline rates from my electric company, and I even have a disabled discount pass for the state parks! I have all of this, yet I've never seen nor heard of anything called an ADA card. I'm really confused. Anyone have any idea what they might mean? There is nothing that the bus company itself issues to certify disability (I checked) so it couldn't be referring to something like that... Everything I've ever been approved for regarding my disability has only required me to show my medicare card or have a certification from my doctor, never any sort of "ADA card."
Wolf (and I'm going to start signing my posts with my real first name. Was a bit timid when I first joined datehookup. My name is Daniel.)
P.S. I HATE the rules regarding how long a thread title needs to be and not putting more than one exclamation or question mark in there. The original thread title was "ADA card???" I felt that was neither excessive nor unclear as to the topic. Stupid rules, but I know they're the site rules and y'all can't change them. I just had to whine a bit about it because it's frustrating.
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| 9/11/2008 3:48:43 PM |
What is an ADA card? |
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bigbadklondyke
Eaton, OH
age: 47
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ADA card who the hell been pull'n ur chain the American Disablity Act (ADA) there is no card they r real full of SHIT the act was signed during daddy Bush was in office & is'nt worth the paper it's written on 
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| 9/11/2008 3:51:41 PM |
What is an ADA card? |
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wolfyhp
Atascadero, CA
age: 37
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ADA card who the hell been pull'n ur chain the American Disablity Act (ADA) there is no card they r real full of SHIT the act was signed during daddy Bush was in office & is'nt worth the paper it's written on
Yeah, I kinda gathered that there was no such card. However, I was willing to accept that I might be mistaken about that one. I don't know all the details of the ADA, but I do know it has helped in some ways. In what ways do you feel it's lacking? I don't ask this to be antagonistic, but just to get your thoughts on the matter because I honestly don't know a whole lot about the act.
Namaste,
Daniel (Wolf)
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| 9/11/2008 5:03:26 PM |
What is an ADA card? |
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foxy_woman_49
Omaha, NE
age: 52
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Daniel.. I have no clue what that is either. I didnt even know you can get reduced park prices ..Guess there is much I dont know about and the system doesnt up the information to us.
Anything else that I can get knocked off money wise since I'm on disability?
Julie
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| 9/11/2008 5:34:57 PM |
What is an ADA card? |
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bigbadklondyke
Eaton, OH
age: 47
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from what I gathered it was dru up by people who have no idea of what it's like 2 b disabled but u don't get any discounts check my pro out 2 c how disabled I am I'm on SSI & section 8 & I sit on a # of comunity boards & I still run in2 walls
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| 9/11/2008 8:03:40 PM |
What is an ADA card? |
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wolfyhp
Atascadero, CA
age: 37
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Daniel.. I have no clue what that is either. I didnt even know you can get reduced park prices ..Guess there is much I dont know about and the system doesnt up the information to us.
Anything else that I can get knocked off money wise since I'm on disability?
Julie
Not sure about your state, but there's probably a similar program through your state parks department. I only found out about it when I was arranging a group camping trip this last summer. You can usually also get a reduced bus pass if you take the bus at all. There are a few discounts out there for the disabled, but I'm not sure what all of them are. If I think of any others I'll let you know for sure.
Namaste,
Daniel
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| 9/12/2008 3:14:33 AM |
What is an ADA card? |
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opalcat
Cincinnati, OH
age: 51
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The ACCESS bus card I have say ADA card on it. That is what I posted to you about in another thread about your bus ordeal, if that's not it. I haven't a clue.
I went back and read my post, maybe I wasn't very specific. An ADA card card let's you ride a small bus or van which is more like a taxi. They come to your door to pick you up and drop you off at your door. It is a shared ride so you might be visiting other peoples houses in between. Your ride might take longer or it might not because of the stops the regular bus makes and it's schedule. It is all ADA seating so you are guaranteed a seat.
Linda
[Edited 9/12/2008 3:31:01 AM ]
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| 9/12/2008 6:58:45 AM |
What is an ADA card? |
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wolfyhp
Atascadero, CA
age: 37
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The ACCESS bus card I have say ADA card on it. That is what I posted to you about in another thread about your bus ordeal, if that's not it. I haven't a clue.
I went back and read my post, maybe I wasn't very specific. An ADA card card let's you ride a small bus or van which is more like a taxi. They come to your door to pick you up and drop you off at your door. It is a shared ride so you might be visiting other peoples houses in between. Your ride might take longer or it might not because of the stops the regular bus makes and it's schedule. It is all ADA seating so you are guaranteed a seat.
Linda
I must've somehow missed your response. Sorry about that.
Daniel
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| 10/6/2008 11:36:59 PM |
What is an ADA card? |
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model_61
Crowley, TX
age: 49
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Hi Wolf,
I found this information on the ADA Web site. They have a lot of information. I hope that this will help you. I get very upset when disable persons are treated unfairly.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding public transportation for persons with disabilities, please contact the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights on our toll-free Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assistance Line at 1-888-446-4511 [Voice] or by e-mail at [email protected].
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