(301) 562-5360

Metro’s Department of Americans with Disabilities Act will arrange door-to-door transportation for anyone who is disabled regardless of age. Any destination currently served by metrobus or metrorail. Applications must be completed and submitted with a physician’s statement.**Starting June 27, 2004, any Metro Access customer (person w/disability) and 1 accompanying customer may ride Metrobus and Metrorail free for a 18-month trial period. Call Metro Access at (301) 562.5370 between 8am-4:30pm, weekdays, for more info. All routes have accessible buses, but not all are buses are accessible. Will arrange a wheelchair lift bus to be put on a bus route once or on a regular schedule. Wheelchair users must be able to enter and exit the bus by themselves or bring an escort. Call 24 hours in advance and before 3pm.

(202) 962-1234

http://www.wmata.com

Persons 65 and older can get a discount card that allows them to ride for ½ price. Available at Giant Food Stores, Public Libraries, and IONA Senior Services. Proof of age/photo ID required. Must obtain card in advance (cannot purchase at station).

(202) 895-0234

(202) 895-0244

If you are 60 years or older and live in the IONA Senior Services Area (West of Rock Creek Park), call the above number, one week in advance, to arrange for transportation. DC Resident wards coordinate and provide transportation for senior citizens.

441 4th St. NW Suite 900 South
Washington, DC 20001

(202) 724-5627

They provide over forty different services for seniors 60 yrs and older. They have everything from legal services, to senior housing, to emergency assistance. Call for specific information.

2900 Newton Street, NE (wards 2,5,8)
Washington, DC 20018

(202) 529-8701

(202) 832-0127

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

2451 Good Hope Road SE
Washington, DC 20020

(202) 388-4280

Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm

4125 Albemarle St, NW
Washington, DC 20016

(202) 966-1055

(202) 895-0244

(202) 895-9444

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

http://www.iona.org

604 L Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003

(202) 675-9088

(202) 547-0569

Thelma Harvey – Site Manager

1508 E. Capitol St, NE
Washington, DC 20002

(202) 547-0569

Brenda Gordon Reynolds – Program Director

60 years and above

504 Kennedy St NW (Wards 1,4)
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 939-9020

(202) 939-5755

Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

2601 18th St.
Washington DC 20018

(202) 635-8866

(202) 635-2087

http://www.wehts.org

Call ‘n’ Ride is a transportation service funded by the DC Office on Aging and administered by WEHTS. It allows elderly (60 years or older) DC residents who meet certain eligibility requirement to obtain transportation for a portion of its normal cost. It is a curb-to-curb service, and trips may be made for any purpose. Once your application has been approved, you will be issued a photo ID card and a coupon order form. You may buy coupons on a sliding scale fee depending upon income. The coupons must be paid for by check or money order. Taxicabs provide the transportation. Drivers will accept CALL ‘N’ RIDE coupons to cover the cost of fares for trips that you take. To find out if you are eligible for CALL ‘N’ RIDE services, please call the office.

1201 15th St, NW Suite 350 WDC

(202) 898-2586

(202) 898-2583

9am-5pm

http://www.elderabusecenter.org

2146 24th Place, NE, Second Floor
Washington, DC 20018

(202) 541-3950

Provide services for ages 18 and up dealing with abuse, neglect, and exploitation issues. DC residents only.