Ability Found is a publically supported 501c3 charity that provides mobility and other adaptive equipment to people in need.Ability Found specializes in assisting all ages of people with disabilities who do not have the financial means or insurance coverage to obtain the necessary equipment through traditional means.

Through our network of partners, Ability Found is able to provide mobility and adaptive equipment to those in need at low-and in some cases-no, cost. We are only able to sustain this critical service through the amazing generosity of individuals like you.

Our application process requires that clients apply through registered Professional Service Providers who have a good working knowledge of the equipment they are recommending. Professional Service Providers are typically physical, occupational and speech therapists, but can also be physicians, nurses, case managers and government service workers.

Once an application has been submitted, the staff at Ability Found will search for the requested equipment after which any applicable fees will be proposed to the client for payment.

Once a project is approved, the equipment is picked up by the Professional Service Provider or their representative at the Ability Found warehouse. The Professional Service Provider will also fit the equipment to the client and train them as necessary in its use. When shipping is necessary for the approved equipment, it is sent to the Professional Service Provider for delivery to the client.

Access

Access is a shared-ride public transportation service, providing curb-to-curb transportation for people whose disabilities prevent them from riding Metro buses. To use Access, you must first register and be approved for service, a process which can take up to three weeks.

About Access

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was passed to remove the physical barriers that have kept persons with disabilities from fully participating in Metro society.

The ADA states that Metro`s regular bus service should be the primary means of public transportation for everyone, including people with disabilities. Under the ADA, Access serves as a "safety-net" for only those persons who do not have the functional capability to ride Metro buses. Disability alone does not qualify a person to ride Access under the ADA.

Customers made eligible for Access after January 1, 2004 are eligible for Access` ADA services only.

Access` service area and hours of operation are based on regular Metro service. Access service is limited to Hamilton County and within 3/4 of a mile of regular (non-express) Metro service and within the hours of regular (non-express) Metro service. For questions regarding Access policies call the Access information line at (513) 632-7590.

Rules of Riding

Access drivers are responsible for:

• Assisting customers on and off the vehicles lift or steps
• Securing your wheelchair or scooter
• Fastening every customer`s seat belt
• Contacting 911 in case of any medical emergency on the vehicle
• Collecting fares

Access drivers are NOT responsible for:

• Assisting customers in and out of buildings
• Carrying groceries and packages
• Installing child safety seats

Fare Deal

Metro`s Fare Deal program allows eligible riders to obtain a Fare Deal identification card valid for half-price fares on any Metro trip.

Eligible participants include:

• Adults 65 and older
• Medicare card holders
• Riders with disabilities
• Access card holders

Older adults are automatically eligible at age 65, proof of age is required. Medicare card holders of any age are also automatically eligible.

Riders with disabilities who don`t have Medicare and are not 65 must submit an application and be certified to qualify for the program. For Fare Deal information or an application call (513) 632-7540 (TDD Ohio Relay Service (800) 750-0750) Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fare Deal monthly stickers are available for $38.50. The sticker allows for unlimited rides each month. Stickers can be purchased at Metro`s sales office between the 15th of the preceding month until the 10th of the valid month.

Now Metro is more accessible than ever

With the addition of our new low-floor buses, the Metro fleet is nearly 100% accessible to people with disabilities. These new buses allow for easier wheelchair access and feature ramps allowing for faster and easier wheelchair boarding.

Metro standard bus fleet is also equipped with features to make riding easier for people with disabilities. Newer buses feature an automatic voice system to announce key stops, transfer points and other important information. Also, more than 90 percent of our buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift and two securement areas for wheelchairs.

Accessible format materials are available on request.

Accessible Vans of America (AVA) is dedicated to providing quality rental vans with handicap accessible features. The organization is comprised of a group of independent wheelchair van dealers who are all committed to improving the accessible transportation options for people requiring adaptive equipment for mobility. All wheelchair rental vans are regularly inspected to ensure that you receive an accessible vehicle rental that is reliable and comfortable.

Each location has a fleet of rental vehicles with wheelchair ramps. Some locations have full sized vans and adaptive driving controls in the vehicles for rent. Vehicle availability fluctuates with the normal seasonal and holiday demand. Please reserve a wheelchair van rental in advance to guarantee that a vehicle meeting your needs is available.

Accessible Vans of America (AVA) has a wide variety of locations providing rentals of wheelchair accessible vans around the U.S. Each location has its own inventory of handicap accessible vans for rent with lowered floors, power ramps, and wheelchair lifts. Also available are hand controls, steering knobs, and other types of accessories to help you with any mobility needs.  Whether you need a wheelchair van rental for the day, the weekend, or weeks at a time the
location nearest to you will be happy to provide you with the right mobility van for you.

Alux Transportation is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• Medical Transportation
• Non-Medical Transportation

Our Mission

As a leading home care agency in Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas, Comfort Keepers is here to provide you with the highest level of home care. We aim to treat all of our clients with the respect and gratitude that they deserve. If you or a loved one is searching for quality care, Comfort Keepers is the right choice. 

At Comfort Keepers, our respectable caretakers are carefully selected, screened, and trained to provide you with the highest level of comfort and commitment. Trust Comfort Keepers home care agency for professional in-home care today!

About Us

Client Satisfaction

• At Comfort Keepers home care agency, we have served 21 clients for over 5 years.
• We take pride in providing care for 200 clients and performing over 500 weekly visits
• We delivered over 82,000 hours of client care in 2010 
• According to Client Satisfaction Surveys, 94% of our clients would recommend Comfort Keepers.

Over 10 years of Professional Experience 

• Well recognized within the business for offering exceptional home care
• Comfort Keepers maintains an A+, recognizable as a member of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau
• Trusted Providers for the Council on Aging (ESP and Passport programs) Clermont Senior Services, and TriHealth.
• The company owner is a qualified caretaker, specializing in Dementia Care

The Interactive Caregiving Approach

At Comfort Keepers's home care in Cincinnati, OH, we take pride in the Interactive Caregiving™ approach. This method is based on primary pillars:

The Interactive Caregiving Approach promotes a healthy senior mental state. This approach includes independence, better mental and physical health, happiness, and prolonged life:

1. Being a physically active senior means strength and independence, diminishing or delaying the effects of aging.
2. Well-nourished seniors have improved performance, both physically and mentally.
3. A safe senior is present in environments that reduce the likelihood of accidents and promotes appropriate responses when disasters arise.

Our goal is to improve the quality of life to foster a longer and happier life. Here at Comfort Keepers Home Care Agency in Cincinnati, OH, we believe that The Interactive Caregiving Approach is the best tactic in perpetuating a healthy life. Contact us today at (513) 318-1759 to learn more information

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has a toll-free hotline dedicated to helping air travelers with disabilities understand what to expect, their rights, and address issues involved with wheelchair travel on airplanes.

Wheelchair travelers may call (800) 778-4838 or (800) 455-9880 seven days a week, 24-hours a day to have their questions answered:

Learn what to expect when boarding and flying with a wheelchair

Find out about airline facilities and accommodations provided for wheelchair travelers

Gain an understanding of consumer rights, as well as airline company responsibilities

Get real-time assistance with disability-related air travel problems (this includes calling from an airport at the time a problem occurs)

The role of the DOT hotline representative is to work with the airlines to facilitate compliance with the DOTs rules for wheelchair travelers. The representative will the offer airlines customer-service solutions help resolve situations as they occur and ensure that disabled travelers` rights are respected.

In addition, disabled air travelers may call the hotline after a trip to voice a concern or complaint if they were not able to make contact in transit.

Printed copies of consumer information that details wheelchair travelers rights may be obtained by calling the DOT hotline.

Before embarking on a trip, travelers are advised to call their air carrier to provide advance notice for wheelchair assistance with boarding and deplaning -- and between connecting flights.
 

Independent living facility located in Bond Hill.  Medicaid and Medicare accepted.  Facility has access to meals, nursing care, social activities and transportation.

Scooter Rental, Lease to own and Cleaning Services for Power Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters and Lift Chairs.

MobilityWorks maintains a fleet of wheelchair accessible rental vans at most of its locations, many offering Weekend Special rates. A wheelchair van rental can be made for just a day or for weeks at a time. Our rentals vans are typically lowered floor minivans with automatic fold-out ramps. Some MobilityWorks locations may also have full-size Ford E-150 handicap accessible vans with a wheelchair lift, subject to availability.

Rental vans available for vacations, day trips, graduations, doctor appointments, or any personal use. All drivers must be 23 years of age or older and must show proof of a valid driver`s license and insurance. Call for more information and rates.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970, as the successor to the National Highway Safety Bureau, to carry out safety programs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Highway Safety Act of 1966. The Vehicle Safety Act has subsequently been recodified under Title 49 of the U. S. Code in Chapter 301, Motor Vehicle Safety. NHTSA also carries out consumer programs established by the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act of 1972, which has been recodified in various Chapters under Title 49.

NHTSA is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. This is accomplished by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, and through grants to state and local governments to enable them to conduct effective local highway safety programs.

NHTSA investigates safety defects in motor vehicles, sets and enforces fuel economy standards, helps states and local communities reduce the threat of drunk drivers, promotes the use of safety belts, child safety seats and air bags, investigates odometer fraud, establishes and enforces vehicle anti-theft regulations and provides consumer information on motor vehicle safety topics.

NHTSA also conducts research on driver behavior and traffic safety, to develop the most efficient and effective means of bringing about safety improvements.

Many car manufacturers offer rebate assistance to customers when they purchase mobility equipment.  Each manufacturer has their own programs, all of which are listed on this Web site.

The vast majority of working-age Ohioans with a disability would like to work. Moreover, Ohioans with a disability bring many key success factors to the workplace.

 If you want to work but are having trouble because of your disability, you may qualify for services from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities through its Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI).

 BSVI provides direct, personalized services to help individuals with disabilities obtain or retain employment. The BSVI counselor works with you one-on-one to plan an individualized program leading to gainful employment.

Traveling Seniors Transportation LLC is a  compnay that provides transit to seniors located in Cincinnati in the Hamilton County area. We do accept private pay or Medicaid. Please contact Tanie Edwards at (513)708-9759

The transportation provisions of Title II within the Ameicans with Disabilities Act, cover public transportation services, such as city buses and public rail transit. Questions and complaints about public transportation should be directed to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration.

Working with Ohio Home Care Waiver consumer's as an independent provider of vehicle modification services at a substantially reduced cost as a savings value for waiver funding. 

Sales of wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions for people with mobility challenges.