Solano Mobility Study

P 41 p Solano Mobility Study for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Ch3: Existing Conditions/Transportation Inventory American Cancer Society/Road to Recovery: This program offers rides to and from cancer treatment or related medical appointment for those who cannot drive themselves nor have a ride. Trips may be to points in and beyond Solano and are only limited by where volunteer drivers are willing to drive.The program is managed through the national organization and long-distance trips may be coordinated. Solano is in the northern California patient service area. Imagine Me Foundation: A non-profit, local chapter of Imagine Me Foundation (IMF) is located in Suisun City. IMF staff and volunteers have provided cancer support services to individuals of all ages for the past seven years. Transporting and accompanying individuals to chemotherapy treatments are among its services. Independent Living Resources (ILR) of Contra Costa and Solano: The ILR is a non-profit dedicated to helping people of all ages with any type of disability live normal, independent lives. Services are free to individuals, their families, and agencies that serve them.The STA contracts with the ILR to provide Travel Training services countywide.The ILR has a mobility device loan program among other services.The Solano office is located in Fairfield.The local ILR is one of a network of statewide ILR supported by the State Independent Living Council. Solano/Napa Area Agency on Aging (AAoA): Operating since 1980, the AAoA offers a variety of support services for Solano and Napa residents 60 and older. In the past, it has had a volunteer driver program. It works closely with the County and is jointly governed by representatives from both counties and report to the Boards of Supervisors. It has undergone significant organizational changes in the past few years. Carquinez Village A non-profit, Carquinez Village is a local membership organization of neighbors-helping-neighbors that offers programs, services and information so older adults can be independent, active and socially connected. Services include driving individuals to medical appointments and other activities. Volunteers of all ages welcomed; volunteers need not be members. Carquinez Village is part of a growing caring network across the nation. Based in Benicia, it also serves Vallejo.This chapter was established in the past few years.