The Journey to Community Housing with Supports

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THE JOURNEY TO COMMUNITY HOUSING WITH SUPPORTS

NJ TRANSIT Accessible Services

Medicaid funded medical transportation

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)

TRANSPORTATION Accessible public transportation and demand-response para- transit are two of the most pressing problems facing individuals with disabilities. Public transportation provides greater access to employment, education, medical care and a host of other services and activities to help people who do not drive to be active and productive members of their communities. Therefore, many individuals with disabilities need to be able to access public transportation. It is important to identify transportation mechanisms that are in place on a municipal, county and statewide level that will support individuals with disabilities to lead independent and full lives. Medicaid funded medical transportation is currently contracted through LogistiCare, New Jersey’s current designated Medicaid transportation broker. s&ORTRANSPORTATIONRESERVATIONS call 1.866.527.9933 s WWWSTATENJUSHUMANSERVICESDMAHSHOME LOGISTICAREHTML NJ TRANSIT Accessible Services NJ TRANSIT is responsible for making public transportation in New Jersey accessible to people with disabilities. NJ TRANSIT also administers the Reduced Fare Program for seniors and individuals with disabilities who use NJ TRANSIT buses or trains. Access Link is NJ TRANSIT’s para-transit service. This curb-to-curb service is designed for individuals with disabilities who cannot use the local fixed route bus service. s4RANSIT)NFORMATION#ENTER for service and trip planning questions call 1.973.275.5555 s WWWNJTRANSITCOMTMTMSERVELET SRVHDN0AGE!CCESSIBLE3ERVICE4O!CTION New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) The mission of the New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) is to increase the independence and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, older adults and others by empowering them to use the public transit system safely and independently. s s WWWNJTIPRUTGERSEDU

County Para-Transit Services

TRANSPORTATION

New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP)

Access Link ADA Paratransit s449 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday s WWWNJTRANSITCOMTMTM?SERVLET

SRVHDN0AGE!CTION0ARA4RANSIT4O Each county operates a para-transit system to serve seniors and residents with disabilities. Services vary by county and may be door to door or link the person to public transportation. These specialized transportation services charge a minimal fee. To utilize each county’s para-transit bus system, individuals must complete an application process and provide advance notice to arrange for these transportation services.

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) s 888.486.3339 toll-free in NJ s 609.292.6500 (TTY 609.292.5120) s WWWSTATENJUSMVC!BOUT#ONTACTHTM

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) issues license plates and placards that are required to legally park in a designated parking space for a person with a handicap. These license plates and placards are issued free of charge and are useful for drivers or passengers with disabilities. Applications may be obtained by visiting any MVC location or calling the customer service number. For persons with temporary physical disabilities, temporary placards (valid for up to six months) are available through local police departments for a small fee. The Motor Vehicle Commission also issues Non-Driver Photo ID cards to individuals who need a valid photo ID for the purpose of identification, but who are unable to drive. An applicant must appear in person at a MVC office with the required identification documents to obtain this card. s WWWSTATENJUSMVC,ICENSES.ON$RIVER)$HTM

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