Hardisty and District Handivan Society
Scope of Services
The Hardisty & District Handivan Society provides transit services to the residents of Hardisty and the surrounding district who have special transportation needs.
Eligibility
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Seniors who require transportation to appointments, in or out of town
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Seniors who wish to attend special events
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Families or special groups may rent the Handivan for special events involving seniors or disabled persons
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Area residents of any age who are disabled in some way and have special transportation needs
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Long-term care residents of Hardisty Health Centre
Features of Handivan
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8 passengers & 4 wheelchairs with conversation/card table, plus driver
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Convertible to 12 passengers & 2 wheelchairs, plus driver
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Air conditioning
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Windows that open
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Emergency exits
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Wheelchair entrance doors with hydraulic lift for ease of loading
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Hours of Operation
The Handivan is available for rent 7 days a week – dependent on availability of drivers for the required hours.
Charges - Payable to the Handivan Society
Handivan
Senior rate - $10.00 for first 20 km, then $.75/km
Group rate $100.00 for first 60 kms, then $.75/km (non-subsidized)
Group rate $100.00 for first 60 kms then $1.00/km (subsidized)
Caravan
$.50/km (nonsubsidized)
$.65/km (insured)
$25 per hour for driver paid by renters of the caravan
Bookings
Contact Hardisty Health Centre Activities Convenor at 780-888-3742 between 0800-1600 Mon-Fri to schedule your trip
Drivers are booked by the Activity Convenor
For more information:
For information or to support the Handivan Society contact Diane Fossum (president) at 780 888-1312, Anita Miller (secretary) at 780 888-7305, or Joan Zimmer (treasurer) at 780 888-1097