In communities with buses or trains, some people use them while others are just not comfortable. Orientation and mobility training, which can help people with vision impairment learn to travel safely, is not always available. For others, mass transit is not an option because it doesn't exist. Where there is a publicly operated, fixed-route transit system, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that a comparable paratransit service for people with disabilities be provided. But like mass transit, you're not restricted to specific destinations.
Many readers use paratransit services.
Some prefer this alternative to avoid feeling too dependent on family and friends. But, in turn, they put up with common frustrations like long waits and increased travel time. Groups may want to meet with their local paratransit service to share concerns and discuss improvements. Additional Services Other paratransit services, such as those operated by local offices of the aging, generally offer trips limited to medical appointments, senior centers and shopping areas. One group leader told us she moved to a retirement community that provides transportation for residents, regardless of disability.