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Getting Around
As you age, you may find it more difficult to get from place to place. Find local resources below to support your mobility and transportation needs, so you can get where you need to go.
Last updated on November 20, 2023.
TRANSPORTATION
City of Sault Ste. Marie Parabus​
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The Parabus is a specialized, curb-to-curb public transit service for persons with physical disabilities.​
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111 Huron St., Sault Ste. Marie
Canadian Red Cross Sault Ste. Marie and District​
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Provides affordable door to door transportation for seniors or those with a disability to help them with various activities such as grocery shopping, medical appointments and social outings.
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705-759-4547 or 1-877-881-3131
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475 Trunk Rd #5, Sault Ste. Marie
Additional transportation services in your area:
Dr Harold S Trefry Memorial Centre
Volunteers provide transportation to appointments, the grocery store, day programs, and other activities. Request a ride two days in advance. Cost is based on income.
1601 C Line Rd, Richards Landing
North Shore Health Network
Provides non-emergency door to door para-transit bus service in East Algoma.
705-356-2265 Ext 2450
525 Causley St, Blind River
MOBILITY
Health Gear Medical and Safety
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Offers a wide variety of health support products and equipment, including wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, lifts, and bracing solutions.
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705-949-4327 or 1-888-831-4327
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262 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie
Medigas
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Offers a wide variety of mobility products, including canes, crutches, and walkers.​
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705-949-0570 or 1-866-446-6302
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51 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste. Marie
Motion​
Retail store offering a variety of services and products for all home health care needs. Offers mobility equipment and personal care products.
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705-254-1462 or 1-855-358-0413
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671 Great Northern Rd, Unit 2
Sault Ste. Marie
Additional mobility services in your area:
Body First
Offers a variety of medical equipment and supplies. Serves the Algoma district.
Paul Mall, 642 Queen St E, Suite 7, Sault Ste. Marie
R&T Mobility
Retail store offering a variety of services and products for your home health care needs, including mobility equipment. Serving the Algoma district.
316 Wellington Street E, Sault Ste. Marie
Wellwise
Offers a variety of services and products for all home health care needs. Offers mobility equipment and personal care products.
705-949-2524
480 Pim Street, Sault Ste. Marie
ASSISTIVE DEVICE FUNDING
March of Dimes
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Contact March of Dimes for assistance applying for assistive device funding for applicants with an ongoing physical disability that requires the use of an assistive device.
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Ontario Ministry of Health
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Visit the MOH website for assistive device funding applications. Available to applicants with a valid Ontario health card and a disability requiring the equipment or supplies for six months or longer.​
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