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Getting Around
After a fall, it may be more difficult to get from place to place. Discover local resources to support your mobility and transportation needs, so you can get where you need to go.
Last updated on March 10, 2022.
TRANSPORTATION
Home and Health Mobility
Provides accessible transportation to those who are in wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs or scooters who cannot access conventional transportation.
377 John St., Sault Ste. Marie
City of Sault Ste. Marie Parabus
The Parabus is a specialized, curb-to-curb public transit service for persons with physical disabilities.
111 Huron St., Sault Ste. Marie
Union Mobility
Offers a low cost, door to door transportation service for people with physical or visual disabilities.
73 Brock St, Sault Ste. Marie
Additional transportation services in your area:
Canadian Red Cross
Provides affordable transportation for seniors or those with a disability. NOTE: Vehicles are not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs.
1-877-881-3131 or 705-759-4547
475 Trunk Rd, Unit 5, Sault Ste. Marie
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
DriverSeat Sault Ste. Marie
Offers a designated driving service that will also drive the client's vehicle from one point to another.
249-493-6444
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MOBILITY
HealthGear
Offers a wide variety of health support products and equipment, including wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, lifts, and bracing solutions.
705-949-4327 or 1-888-831-4327
262 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie
Medigas
Offers a wide variety of mobility products, including canes, crutches, and walkers.
705-949-0570 or 1-866-446-6302
51 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste. Marie
Motion
Offers complete solutions to make life accessible including wheelchairs, stairlifts and ramps, walkers and canes, to commodes and transfer/lift systems.
671 Great Northern Rd, Unit 2
Sault Ste. Marie
Additional mobility services in your area:
Body First
Offers rentals of walkers and a full compliment of medical supplies and equipment for sale. Referral required.
Paul Mall, 642 Queen St E, Suite 7, Sault Ste. Marie
R&T Mobility
Locally owned and operated medical equipment sales and service provider serving Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma district from Elliot Lake to Wawa.
316 Wellington Street E, Sault Ste. Marie
Wellwise
Operates the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) with application forms available upon request.
705-949-2524
480 Pim Street, Sault Ste. Marie
ASSISTIVE DEVICE FUNDING
March of Dimes
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.
Ontario Ministry of Health
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.
