[fcb-l] Paratransit Eligibility for Visitors to Orlando

[Kirk]

Debbie, to be a little off focus for the event in Orlando, I am not sure if 
all are aware that in many other travels that we go on, we can use out of 
city or state access to Para transportation  as well by simply calling 
themthe visited area  ahead and doing the same type of preparation as well! 
It is simply a matter of proving you are qualified in your home town/State 
and most other Cities/States will accommodate us!  Just wanted to advise 
some that might  not be aware of this service. Your friend in the cause, 
Kirk


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Debbie Grubb
  To: fcb-l at acb.org
  Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:02 PM
  Subject: [fcb-l] Paratransit Eligibility for Visitors to Orlando


  Hello Everyone,

  I am pleased to provide you with information regarding how you can receive 
up to 21 days of Paratransit access per year when you visit Orlando.  It is 
my hope that this information will enable you to enhance your stay in 
Orlando during the 2011 Top Dog Workshop.

  Here is a step by step explanation of what you must do in order to have 
access to Paratransit in Orlando, FL and to reserve your rides.

      Step 1.  You must provide proof that you are eligible for Paratransit 
services in your home area.  To do this, ask your Paratransit provider to 
fax a letter or a form that they use for this purpose, to ACCESS LYNX, the 
Paratransit provider in Orlando, FL, at (407) 849-6759.  The letter or form 
must include your name and address, your eligibility status with your 
Paratransit provider and the date that your current eligibility expires.

      Step 2  The following information may be included in this document. 
If it is not, you will be asked to provide it when you contact ACCESS LYNX 
after they have received the faxed information from your Paratransit 
provider.  A.  Do you travel with a personal care attendant?  B.  Do you 
travel with a service dog?  C.  Do you travel with a mobility aid such as a 
wheelchair, walker or any other mobility aid that enhances your mobility? 
C.  What dates will you be in Orlando?  D.  What is the physical address 
where you will be staying while visiting Orlando?

      Step 3.  You should contact your Paratransit provider to request that 
the document described above be faxed to ACCESS LYNX at (407) 849-6759 
sometime during the second week of December.

      Step 4.  Wait three or four hours after your Paratransit provider has 
notified you that the document has been faxed to ACCESS LYNX before phoning 
the Eligibility Department at (407) 423-8747 (407) 423 trip) to verify that 
your information has been received.  (note:  To reach the Eligibility 
Department, choose option six on the menu that you will hear when the call 
goes through.)  At that time, you will be asked to provide any information 
that was not included in the letter or form from your Paratransit provider. 
It is important to note that your Paratransit Provider must provide your 
name, address, paratransit eligibility and the date that that eligibility 
expires.  You will be asked to provide any other required information.  You 
will be unable to proceed with the process of gaining visitor status access 
to ACCESS LYNX until the ACCESS LYNX Eligibility Department has received the 
written information described above from your Paratransit provider.

      Step 5.    When the ACCESS LYNX Eligibility Department verifies that 
your information is in order, you will be given an identification number and 
the dates of your eligibility status for ACCESS LYNX.  Please be prepared to 
capture this information in a format that will allow you to access it again 
as you will be asked to provide it whenever you request a ride.  You can 
reach the Eligibility Department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

      Step 6.  From that time on, you will be able to schedule rides on 
ACCESS LYNX by calling (407) 423-8747 within the dates of your eligibility. 
You can reserve your rides anywhere from seven days to one day in advance of 
your date of travel. When you reserve your ride, please remember to ask the 
cost of a one-way trip.  Depending on your travel distance, the price will 
be either $4 or $7 for a one-way trip that will be collected when you board 
the vehicle.  The reservations line at (407) 423-8747 is open from 8:00 a.m. 
to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week.  To check on your trip or to cancel a trip, 
Customer Service (407) 423-8747 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a 
week. If possible, the best time to call and make trip requests or travel is 
between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

  Please remember that if you reserve Paratransit transportation to meet you 
at the train or bus station or at the airport, reserve your ride at least 
one hour after your arrival time in order to allow for a late arrival and to 
insure that you have the time to reach the area where you will be met.  Be 
sure to clarify exactly where you are to proceed in order to meet your 
vehicle.

  If you have further questions, please call the ACCESS LYNX Eligibility 
Department at (407) 423-8747 and choose option six.

  I hope that this information will be of assistance to you as you register 
for Paratransit services during your stay in Orlando.

  Respectfully,


  Debbie Grubb,
  Event Coordinator

  debbiecg at verizon.net


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