TRAP RIDE PROGRAM
The Trap Ride Program provides low-cost transportation of a assistive
mobility device in situations where the consumer and/or chair are stranded
and/or separated due to emergency situations.
Assisted
mobility device and scooter transport takes place in the following
situations:
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When an assistive mobility device breaks down or the battery dies while away from home.
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When a medical emergency arises requiring a person to be transported to the hospital by ambulance, becoming separated from their assistive mobility device.
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Other emergency situations requiring a person to become separated from an assistive mobility device and/or if a motorized vehicle is stranded.
Traditionally in these situations the mobility devices either left or transported by a tow truck. There are many different complications that arise from this.
First of all Minnesota state law does not allow medical transportation of a mobility device without an occupant.
Second how does one with challenges get back to their mobility device after the situation is taking care of.
If You're in the Hospital insurance will pay to give you a ride home but not to your wheelchair or scooters.
Finally if a tow truck take your wheelchair or scooter where does it go and who pays for? wwhere does it go? Whe impound lot. Who pays for? You do!
MEDS has recently benefitted from the generosity of HealthEast
Medical Transportation Service, who donated an ambulance and a
wheelchair accessible van to the Minnesota Emergency Disability Services.
Trapride uses our Command Center to transport disabled wheelchairs.
Contact us about Trapride for more details.
