Expanding Transportation Options The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is a civil rights bill designed to remove barriers that kept persons with disabilities from participating in all areas of life. In effect, it guaranteed that all forms of transportation, including buses and trains, must become accessible to all people. A variety of services are available to serve travelers with disabilities, including wheelchair accessible buses and paratransit/shared-ride vans. For complete information on the services available in your area, call your local transit provider. Public transportation users who are disabled with a mobility impairment or are at least 65 years of age may take advantage of the Connecticut Department of Transportation's reduced senior/disabled fare policy. This ID Card may be used on all ConnDOT-sponsored buses. For information, contact your local transit provider at the number listed below. ADA paratransit services are limited to those who cannot, because of their disabilities, get to bus stops or access buses. They operate within 3/4 mile of bus stops on local routes. To use ADA services, riders must be eligible and certified according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Certification forms are available through transit district offices. Waterbury Area Northeast Transportation Company: All buses are wheelchair accessible and can kneel to lower the first step height. ADA/ Paratransit: 203-756-5550 TTY/TDD 203-756-7396 Danbury Area Housatonic Area Regional Transit All buses are wheelchair accessible and many can kneel to lower the first step height. ADA/Paratransit: 203-748-2511 TTY/TDD 203-748-2034 Torrington Area Northwestern Connecticut Transit District All buses are wheelchair accessible ADA/Paratransit: Local 860-489-2535 Toll free 1-866-906-7433 Northwestern Connecticut Assessible Transportation Guide ConnDOT has published "Getting On Board - The Northwestern Connecticut Accessible Transportation Guide" that includes a listing of services available in northwestern CT. PDF Version (3,638 KB) South Central Connecticut Assessible Transportation Guide ConnDOT has published "Getting On Board - The South Central Connecticut Accessible Transportation Guide" that includes a listing of services available in southcentral CT. To download the guide, click here For a free copy or copies, please call JobLinks at (203) 574-6971 ext 448.