Senior Transportation
SENIOR SERVICES
COVID Testing and Vaccination Transportation Update (7/1/23)
Senior Transportation
Connecting You With:
NEW – RISE Shuttle Service
The Windsor Health Department is partnering with Senior Transportation to help those 60 years or older get their vaccines.
Contact Information
Phone:
(860) 285-1996
Email:
headley@townofwindsorct.com
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Address:
599 Matianuck Avenue
Windsor, CT 06095
Dial-A-Ride Information
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Windsor Senior Transportation provides time specific, door-to-door transportation to Windsor residents and to Windsor’s Caring Connection Adult Day Health Center clients. Senior Transportation utilizes specially equipped vans operated by experienced drivers. Transportation for passengers in wheelchairs is provided.
Windsor residents, 60 or older, or any person 18 years or older who is receiving Social Security Disability benefits and/or has a disability in accordance with the (ADA) American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, are eligible to participate in this program.
For those 60+, a Dial-a-Ride Enrollment Form needs to be submitted to become enrolled in the program. For those under 60 years of age, with a permanent disability, proof of disability must also be provided. Forms accepted: SSI documentation or a signed letter from your physician. There is an annual suggested donation of $35.00 per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30).
In-Windsor Travel & Medical Appointments
Reservations must be made at least two business days prior to your date of travel. To schedule a ride, call the reservation line at 860-285-1846. This is an automated system and a reservation line only.
Weekly Shopping Schedule (subject to change)
Monday: In town appointments (no stores)
Tuesday/Wednesday: Geisslers & Price Chopper (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)
Wednesday: Wal-Mart (11 AM – 1 PM)
Thursday: Target/Stop & Shop (8:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
Friday: Price Rite (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)
First, Second & Third Tuesday of each month: Enfield Mall (1st Tuesday) , Buckland Mall (2nd Tuesday) and West Farms Mall (3rd Tuesday)
Out-of-Town Medical Appointments
Transportation is provided for routine medical appointments to Bloomfield, East Hartford, Enfield, Farmington, Hartford, Newington, West Hartford and Windsor Locks for appointments scheduled between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:45 PM. If you have an appointment that runs later than 3:45 PM, you are responsible for your transportation home.
To schedule a ride, call the Windsor Senior Center at 860-285-1992 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Reservations must be scheduled at least 4 business days, before 12:00 PM, prior to your date of travel. Only one destination is allowed. Riders are responsible for any parking fees.
When scheduling and In-Town or Out-of-Town medical ride, please provide us with the following information:
• Your name, address, and phone number
• Your destination – (for medical appointments – your doctor’s name, address, and phone number)
• Time of your appointment and approximate duration
• If you use a wheelchair
• If you will have an assistant accompany you
Our policy is to make a confirmation call to you the morning of your ride, by 8:00 AM. If you did not receive your confirmation call, please call (860) 285-1996.
If you use Dial-A-Ride for the same trip each week: time, day and destination; a “rollover” (reoccurring) reservation can be scheduled for you. Once scheduled, you will only need to call if you wish to cancel a ride. To schedule a rollover reservation, please follow the steps for leaving a reservation, but mention that you are scheduling a rollover reservation.
In-Town rides (within Windsor), please call (860) 285-1996
Out-of-Town medical rides, please call (860) 285- 1992 or (860) 285-1996
If the service is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be contacted the morning of your ride. You may also find an announcement on WFSB Channel 3.
Senior Transportation Staff/Contact Info
George Headley, Transportation Coordinator: headley@townofwindsorct.com or 860-285-1996
Drivers: Derrick Wallen, Francisco Espada, Woody Woodard, Lennox Small, Pepe Saldana, Bellman Ramirez, Aziz Harram, and Carnell Freeman
Your RIghts under Title VI
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination “on the basis of race, color, or national origin” in any “program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Subsequent legislation has extended the protections under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on gender, disability, age and income status. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 established that Title VI applies to all programs and activities of Federal-aid recipients, sub recipients and contractors whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not. As a recipient of state and federal funds, the Town of Windsor is subject to the provisions of Title VI.
Encompass Transportation
On-Demand Ambulatory and Accessible Transportation for Senior and Individuals with Disabilities
Eligible persons can use this service to travel anywhere, anytime, 24/7, 365 without restrictions. M7 and the Greater Hartford Transit District have partnered to expand transportation options that are currently not available; this program is low cost, provides unlimited boundaries and is user-friendly.
Are you Eligible?
Passengers must be approved through an eligibility process managed by the Greater Hartford Transit District (GHTD). Eligible applicant must be at least 60 years young or have a disability. Once approved, M7 will create your personal online account to manage expenses and view your travel history.