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Transportation plays an important role in enabling people with disabilities to travel and live independently. Depending on where you live, your destination, and your physical needs, transportation choices might include public transportation, paratransit and accessible taxi services. Adults should be assessed to determine their ability to travel independently on public transportation or paratransit. If the individual has demonstrated this potential, Lanterman may provide mobility training services. Contact your service coordinator to learn more about these options.
Generic resources for funding must be explored prior to the utilization of funding by the Regional Center. Typical generic transportation services include ACCESS, Dial-a-ride or nonmedical transportation through regular MTA.
Access Services
Access Services is the federally mandated ADA paratransit service provider for LA County. This service is offered to individuals whose disabilities prevent them from independently using regular bus or rail service. It is comparable to fixed-route service and offers curb-to curb service during hours when local bus service is provided. To learn more about their services and/or to register, please contact Access Services at:
- Website: www.accessla.org
- Phone for Non-Registered Customers: 800.827.0829
- Phone for Registered Customers: 800.883.1295
Metro
Metro strives to ensure that its services are accessible to all customers with disabilities. For more information, please contact Metro at:
- View website
- Customer Service: 800.464.2111
- Reduced Fare Office: 213.680.0054
MetroLink
MetroLink is committed to providing safe, comfortable commuter rail service to all passengers with disabilities. Please contact them for more information:
- View website
- Customer Service: 800.371.5465
Southern California 511
To learn more about other forms of public transportation available in your area, please contact Southern California 511, a free traveler information service that provides transit planning and commuter service information:
- View website
- Phone: 511
- Mobile App: Go511