The cornerstone of Triumph Foundation is educating people who are newly disabled. We provide resources and referrals to help equip people to achieve greater quality of life.
Triumph Ambassadors give referrals through the distribution of our Resource Handbook that provides information on where to find and receive necessary goods and services.
This online version is an extensive list of excellent products and services available to people in the disabled community. It covers many relevant topics including adapted vehicles, medical supplies, wheelchairs, housing, and support groups.
Explore these pages to locate great people and companies who care about you and enjoy serving the needs of the disability community.
Transportation
Most cities and counties provide special shuttle/bus/paratransit transportation services to people that have mobility impairments. Most of these programs will pick you up from one location (ie. your home) and take you to where we need to go. Often you must go through a registration process in order to utilize the program, and rides must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
Other options for transportation include utilizing the local bus system (which must accommodate a wheelchair lift/platform to board the vehicle), many taxi services have wheelchair accessible vehicles available upon request, and you can also find many adapted vehicle dealerships that also have ramp vans that you can rent.
Below is a list of the most common paratransit services in Southern California.
800-827-0829
Access Services provides paratransit transportation services to persons with disabilities living in Los Angeles County who are unable to use standard public transportation. An in-person assessment is required.
Paratransit services for Orange County with local bus services (fixed route) for people who can’t use the local bus system due to their disability. To qualify to use this service you must obtain a valid ADA Paratransit Identification Card issued by Orange County.
Omnitrans Access Service is ADA mandated public transportation service for people unable to independently use the fixed route bus service in South Western San Bernardino County. Access provides curb-to-curb service to complement the Omnitrans fixed-route bus system, and is available during the same periods that fixed-route service operates. Must obtain Rider Access Card to utilize service.
Para transportation services available for seniors and disabled persons. Includes mileage reimbursement for friends and family that provide rides.
Metrolink is a commuter rail system serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. A person with disabilities may travel at a reduced rate (senior/disabled rate). A Personal Care Attendant (PCA) is allowed to accompany a person with a disability without purchasing a ticket. The PCA must board and detrain with the person with a disability.
818-993-1317
Advanced Medtrans is a non-emergency medical transportation services company licensed and permitted by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (L.A. DOT) to provide special needs transportation for individuals who that need transportation to medical appointments. Serving all of Los Angeles County and neighboring cities.
800- 242-4111
The Ability Center sells and rents wheelchair accessible vehicles and mobility vans. Their goal is to help the physically challenged and disabled elevate their quality of life through increased mobility. They go beyond the expected, to provide you with a range of sales, service, and rental options to enhance your experience. They are a full service dealer and are adapted driving specialists to get you back behind the wheel.
Rent an adapted van with a ramp for only $129 per day.
877-275-4907
MobilityWorks is a leading retail sales and service provider of wheelchair accessible vans, cars, and trucks. Through our national network of 74 sales centers, we have the largest inventory of vehicles, along with other products that improve mobility. And through our personalized approach, we work with each customer so that they receive the best solution for their needs. We believe every person deserves to be connected to who and what matters most in their lives.
800-439-0439
Dial-a-Ride provides transportation services (with wheelchair lifts) for individuals with disabilities and seniors who qualify.
800-621-7828
MTA operates the public bus and rail systems throughout L.A. County.
909 596-7664
Door-to-door transportation service for seniors and disabled persons in the Pomona Valley
Public transportation throughout San Diego County.
511 for Paratransit
On-demand assisted transportation. Based in Los Angeles, ButterFLi is a technology company that offers on-demand and scheduled transportation services, connecting people with special needs and the elderly to professional drivers.
UberWAV allows riders with relevant disabilities to request wheelchair accessible vehicles. When riders select the UberWAV option, they're connected with vehicles equipped with ramps or lifts.
Most places you can rent a car (Enterprise, Hertz, etc.) have the option of putting in hand controls. Usually arrangements must be made with advance notice to ensure the vehicle and equipment is available.
If you drive in Southern California, use the 91 Express Lanes and have a handicap license plate you're eligible for a discount. Visit the 91 Express Lane website, click Special Access and you'll be directed to the application.
