Dearborn Commission on Disability Concerns

Transportation & Travel

TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL RESOURCES

The commission is listing references for your convenience. We are not recommending or endorsing particular vendors.


American Automobile Association (AAA)

1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746-5063
Phone: (407) 444-7961
Fax: (407) 444-7956
Publishes Disabled Driver Mobility Guide


Dearborn Community Transit

Voice/TTY: (866) 962-5515


Providence Hospital – Driver’s Training

Occupational Therapy Department
16001 W. Nine Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 424-3907


Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan – Driver’s Training

261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 745-1203
Fax: (313) 993-0808


St. John Hospital – Driver’s Training

26755 Ballard
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Phone: (586) 466-5234


Senior Center/ Bus Services with Lift

9AM – 3:30 PM M-F only
V: (313) 943-4083 TTY (313) 943- 3316


SMART Bus

(Southeast Michigan Area Transportation)
Michael Patten, ADA Coordinator
Buhl Building, 525 Griswold
Detroit, MI 48226
Serves senior citizens and handicapped persons who experience inconveniences with the large bus routes. Fares start at $1.00. Advance notice of 6 days required.
Voice: (313) 223-2304
TTY:(313) 233-2305
E-Mail: MPatten@smartbus.org
SMART Website


Society for Accessible Travel and Tourism (SATH)

Attn: Any available consultant
347 Fifth Avenuem Suite 610
New York, NY 10016
Voice: (800) 513-1126, (212) 447-7284
SATH Website


Travelers Aid Society

1150 Griswold
Suite 1800
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 962-6740
Fax: (313) 963-3609
E-mail: travelersaid@juno.com
Provides crisis intervention for people with disabilities. Makes arrangements or referrals for very short term housing, feeding, and emergency transportation. Also has location at Metro Airport, (734) 941-3943 in order to assist seniors, people with disabilities and children from plane to plane . Advance arrangements required.


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