Daughter for Hire provides non-medical in-home services that assist the elderly, give their families peace of mind, and make it possible for seniors to age in place; enjoying their golden years. A few a the VAST and UNIQUE services that Daughter for Hire provides include:

• Grocery Shopping

• Doctor’s visits transportation & accompaniment with notes taken

• Light Housekeeping

• Meal Preparation/planning

• Computer/electronic assistance

• Accompaniment and companionship to various places including physical therapy, cemetery visits, church and more

• Running errands such as prescriptions, gift shopping and wrapping and post office visits, plus more

• Outdoor services such as lawn mowing, snow blowing, repairs and more

• Financial services with insured and bonded employees which includes bill paying, banking, and assistance with insurance claims and billing issues

• And MANY more!

Transportation Coordination: This service provides information, assistance, assessment, and scheduling for medical, social and shopping transportation needs.

Assisted Transportation: Community Action of Orleans & Genesee’s “Door Through Door” Transportation (CATS bus) is a specialized service for those who are unable to use other options due to their need for extra help. A driver is able to assist riders with their belongings and preparation for boarding the accessible bus.

Social Transportation: This program supports costs to transport groups of older adults who want to participate in social events or outings as approved by the Genesee Senior Foundation, Inc.

Your one-stop resource for transportation information and trip planning. The Get There Call Center can provide you with free, user-friendly information on local transportation. We do not provide transportation, however, our referral services and travel planning and training are free of charge. Call about public transit, carpooling, volunteer transportation, rides to work, and more. Anyone is welcome to call the staffed Free Call Center, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

Public transportation

Driver services

Specialty Transportation services

Taxis

TRIPS Paratransit and Reduced Fare Cards

Who is eligible for Reduced Bus Fare Card?

Rockland County residents with disabilities who are under the age of 60. It applies to TOR, TZx, Spring Valley Jitney, Clarkstown Mini Trans and Coach USA’s Red and Tan Lines. The fare is $0.75 per ride with a $0.25 transfer.

What is the TRIPS Program?

TRIPS

Transportation Resources, Intra-county, for people with disabilities or senior citizens (TRIPS) operates as a curbside Para-transit bus service for Rockland County. Rockland Independent Living Center is an approved certifying agency for people with disabilities who need this service.

There are two types of TRIPS:

1.Regular TRIPS

2.ADA TRIPS

Regular TRIPS

A TRIPS card allows you to use the TRIPS buses and pay a reduced fare on TOR, TZX, Red and Tan (within Rockland), SV Jitney and CMT. The cost of the ride is $3.00 each way.

ADA TRIPS

Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the County modified the TRIPS system to accommodate two different levels of service. The ADA is the highest priority level of service. To be eligible for this level of service a rider must, because of a disability, be prevented from using fixed-route bus service, and must be certified by TRIPS as an ADA Paratransit Customer. The cost of the ride is $3.00 each way.

What types of rides can be certified at RILC?

1.Reduced Fare Cards- $0.75 per ride for fixed-route bus service.

2.Regular TRIPS

3.ADA TRIPS

How do people apply for and obtain TRIPS service?

To obtain an application, go to the TRIPS Paratransit website. There you will find directions for applying as well as the application and tips for using the TRIPS service. You can also obtain a hard copy of the application through RILC.

1. Complete the application, which includes a section where your doctor certifies that you have a disability.

2.Call RILC and arrange for an appointment with an advocate who can assist you with the process.

3.Submit the application, along with $2.00 to RILC at your appointment. A RILC advocate will take your photo for your TRIPS card.

4.The advocate will bring all the documentation to Building T, and they will mail you the TRIPS card.

5.If you are applying for an ADA TRIPS, Rockland Independent Living Center must have approval from Building T. RILC will bring all supporting documents to Building T for their final approval.

When is TRIPS Service available?

Trips Service is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with limited service available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. TRIPS does not operate on Sunday or on the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Ride requests may be made Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm by speaking with a member of the TRIPS staff. Ride requests must be made in advance by calling (845)364.8747.

Travel Training

Transportation is one of the major challenges faced by people with disabilities in Rockland County. Lack of access to reliable transportation affects employment, access to housing, community events, and important activities such as medical appointments, shopping, etc. Consumers can get assistance on how to access local buses, the Para transit system, train service and other transportation options that will help to increase independence and engagement in the community.

Provides curb side transportation to clients for medical appointments, food shopping, adult day care program, nutrition sites and senior citizens centers or Government Offices within the Town of Islip. Wheelchair accessible. Call for volunteer opportunities. (631)224-5686

Provides curb to curb and door to door transportation including wheelchair and stretcher.

Seniors Helping Seniors of Northern NY services are especially qualified to help seniors take care of the tasks of daily living while enhancing their sense of accomplishment and achievement.

Seniors Helping Seniors of Northern NY knows that help isn’t always needed just 9 to 5. That’s why we have senior companions who are available to help 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All with a loving and open heart to care for you or someone you love.

Organizations that arrange for or provide transportation for individuals whose points of origin and destinations are within their community or other nearby communities. These organizations also provide information for the public about rates, schedules and routes for these services.

The Office of the Aging offers limited transportation to assist non-Medicaid older adults in need of access to health related services such as regularly scheduled doctor's appointments, labs, and pharmaceutical services.