Seniors and special needs adults are abundantly grateful to Community Care of the Northeast for providing the Wheels for Independence program. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to take the seniors and special needs adults to their medical appointments or to run errands. The passenger pays the driver a small fee for the service. The families are also grateful since so many of them work during the day and are not available to take their … [Read more...]
Transportation for Special Needs Adults
Transportation for Special Needs Adults - Adam knew that one day he would be responsible for his sister’s care. His parents had been caring for Stephanie, but Mom recently fell and broke her hip so she needs care, too. Stephanie is able to do a lot for herself at home, but she is not able to drive. That is a problem since she has frequent doctor’s appointments and likes to get together with her friends once a month. Adam works so he is not able … [Read more...]
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Are you patient? friendly? courteous? understanding? Are you a careful, responsible driver? Do you enjoy being with people and have a desire to help individuals with transportation needs? You are needed as a driver in the Wheels for Independence program! Use your own car for personal one-to-one, door-to-door service. Drive older adults to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other local destinations, safely and on time. Clients are … [Read more...]