Community Options, Inc. was awarded a grant to implement Autobility NJ. The goal is to improve access to transportation for individuals with disabilities so they can become more self-sufficient.
Community Options will explore using rideshare platforms to create avenues for agencies to register their vehicles and drivers in the rideshare system. As a result, increasing the availability of vehicles that can be accessed by people with disabilities.
Community Options will also explore ways to streamline the process for individuals with disabilities to request transportation through rideshare services. View the report here https://www.comop.org/kessler-foundation-awards-community-options-50000-for-transportation-study/
The funding period runs from October 1, 2019 until September 31, 2020.