DIRECTORY INDEX • Held at AMA Calgary Main 4700 17 Ave SW • In-car refresher instruction also available
ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION DRIVER LICENSING
• Driver examinations, licenses and registration of vehicles is done exclusively through private registry agents. A list of agents can be found under License & Registry Services in the Yellow Pages. • Disabled Parking Permit/License Plate applications are available from registry agents. The application must be signed by a doctor. Parking permits are given to individuals rather than to vehicles. This means the permit can be transferred between vehicles and can be used only when the disabled person is in the vehicle. •• Medical examinations are required for all drivers at age 75. If there are no problems, the license is renewed for five years. Starting at age 80, medical examinations are required every two years.
ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION DRIVER FITNESS AND MONITORING BRANCH
P: Dial 310-0000 and then 780-427-8230 (toll free) F: 780-422-6612 driver.fitness@gov.ab.ca www.transportation.alberta.ca/driversvehicles.htm •• Drivers can have their operator’s license suspended or restricted for medical reasons.
CALGARY SENIORS’ RESOURCE SOCIETY
P: 403-266-6200 F: 403-269-5183 info@calgaryseniors.org 3639 26 Street NE T1Y 5E1 www.calgaryseniors.org • Escorted Transportation: Volunteer drivers provide one-on-one escorted transportation to medical appointments for seniors who are unable to use existing transportation. Two week notice is required and there is a $10.00 round trip fee (adjustable depending on circumstances).
•• Assisted Shopping: Volunteers are matched oneon-one with seniors for reoccurring shopping trips. In addition to providing transportation, volunteers offer companionship and social support. Shopping is not limited to groceries. Any senior can apply but assistance may be prioritized by need.
CALGARY TRANSIT CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE
P: 403-262-1000 (Calgary Transit Call Centre) 224 7 Avenue SW www.calgarytransit.com Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon – Fri • Senior Citizen Transit Pass: A transit pass issued on a yearly basis (currently expires June 30) that enables residents of Calgary, 65 years of age and older, to travel on Calgary Transit without additional payment. It can be used on bus or CTrain but not for Calgary Transit Access. Proof of age and residency is required. Visit www.calgarytransit.com for further information. • Low income Senior Citizen Transit Pass: As of January 2017 application can be made through Fair Entry. Proof of income is required. Visit www. fairentry.calgary.ca for further information. •• Accessible Transportation: Is available for qualified applicants, through Calgary Transit Access (a division of Calgary Transit). This is a shared-ride, door-to-door service delivered by various service providers. Users must call in advance for the service and fare payment is by Calgary Transit adult or youth transit ticket, monthly adult or youth pass or the Low-Income Transit Pass. This service is designed for people with health conditions or disabilities who may not always be able to use regular transit. Customer Service P: 403-537-7777, option 4 •• For customers who are already registered with Calgary Transit Access some important phone numbers are: Automated Trip Confirmation/Cancellation P: 403-537-7777, option 1. To book a trip up to 4 days in advance use P: 403-537-7777, option 2. Same day service inquiries use P: 403-537-7777, option 3.
Kerby Centre 403-265-0661 68
For Information Please Call 403-265-0661