Ontario providing accessible rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites

The Ontario government is giving money to the Ontario Community Support Association to give people rides to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments.

The program is designed to help people with disabilities, including seniors with mobility issues, get to and from vaccination sites.

The government says it’s giving the association $3 million.

“In many communities across Ontario, the dedicated staff and volunteers who work in the community support sector have been providing safe rides to vaccination sites for several months,” said Deborah Simon, OCSA’s Chief Executive Officer.

“As demand continues to grow, we’re pleased to be involved in coordinating this project, which recognizes, supports, and extends the capacity of these hard-working organizations to help vulnerable people protect themselves against COVID-19.”

People wishing to participate in the program must have a vaccine appointment booked for the date of transportation requested.

One caregiver or support person will also be permitted to accompany the person.