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Paratransit Service Application: Disability and Mobility Information, Study notes of Communication

An application form for Paratransit Service, which is designed for individuals with disabilities who are unable to use local bus transportation. The form asks for personal information, medical impairments, mobility devices, and functional capacity. It also requires a certification from a physician or healthcare professional. The form is used to determine eligibility for paratransit services, which are required by law to be comparable to services for individuals without disabilities.

What you will learn

  • Can the applicant find their way to a bus stop without getting lost?
  • What assistive devices does the applicant use when traveling?
  • What disabilities does the applicant have?

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Application for PARATRANSIT Service
Instructions: On pages 1 4 of this application, UCAT is asking for information about
you and your ability to use Paratransit bus service. Please take the time to answer
ALL questions carefully and completely. We cannot determine your eligibility for
Paratransit service without this information. A friend, guardian, caregiver, agency
service representative or family member may help you complete your portion of the
application, pages 1- 4. Accurate information is required about you, your medical
impairment, and your functional capacity. Pages 5 - 6 must be completed and certified
by a physician/certified health professional who is familiar with your impairment or
condition.
If you have questions, please call UCAT Customer Service at 845-334-8135.
Have you ever applied for Paratransit? No Yes
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
Name of Applicant Last First Middle
Does applicant have Medicaid?
Address/Street
Apartment
City
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Other Phone
Apartment Complex Name
Gate Code
Mailing Address/If different from home address
City
State
Zip Code
Applicant Signature (required)
X
Date/
Name of Emergency Contact Relationship Emergency Phone
Date Received: __________
Date Entered: ___________
Processed by: ___________
Route Covered: _________
Paratransit Fare: _________
Shopper’s day: __________
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Application for PARATRANSIT Service

Instructions: On pages 1 – 4 of this application, UCAT is asking for information about

you and your ability to use Paratransit bus service. Please take the time to answer

ALL questions carefully and completely. We cannot determine your eligibility for

Paratransit service without this information. A friend, guardian, caregiver, agency

service representative or family member may help you complete your portion of the

application, pages 1- 4. Accurate information is required about you, your medical

impairment, and your functional capacity. Pages 5 - 6 must be completed and certified

by a physician/certified health professional who is familiar with your impairment or

condition.

If you have questions, please call UCAT Customer Service at 845- 334 - 8135.

Have you ever applied for Paratransit? No Yes

TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

Name of Applicant Last First Middle Does applicant have Medicaid? Address/Street Apartment City Zip Code Date of Birth Home Phone Number Other Phone Apartment Complex Name Gate Code Mailing Address/If different from home address City State Zip Code Applicant Signature (required) X (^) Date/ Name of Emergency Contact Relationship Emergency Phone Date Received: __________ Date Entered: ___________ Processed by: ___________ Route Covered: _________ Paratransit Fare: _________ Shopper’s day: __________

INDIVIDUAL AND MOBILITY INFORMATION

  1. Please state your disability(s).
  2. What assistive device(s) do you use when traveling? (Please check all that apply.) Support Cane Crutches Walker Leg brace(s) Manual wheelchair Powered wheelchair Power scooter Portable oxygen Trained service animal Communications device “White cane” None Other (describe)
  3. What is the nearest street intersection to your home? (Example: Polk & Wayside)
  4. (^) Can you walk or use your wheelchair or assistive device(s) from your home to that intersection without assistance? Yes No If “no,” please explain.
  5. (^) Can you find your way to a bus stop without getting lost? Yes No If "no," please explain.
  6. How long can you stand and wait for a bus? 15 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes Less than 5 minutes
  7. All buses have a "destination sign" in front, which shows the route name and number. Can you read a bus destination sign? Can you ask the driver where the bus is going? Can you give or write a note to the driver? Can you understand the driver's answer? If "no" to any questions, please explain. Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION:

I state that the information I have provided is true and accurate.

I authorize the release of diagnostic and functional information as requested on

pages 5 and 6 to UCAT for the sole purpose of making a determination

regarding my eligibility for paratransit service and understand that personal and

medical information will be kept confidential.

I understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information or refusal

to undergo an in-person interview assessment is grounds for denial of UCAT

services.

If approved, I agree to follow the rules and guidelines established by UCAT and

to promptly inform UCAT of any changes in my residence, phone number and, if

applicable, my representative's name and phone number; and any significant

change in my condition that would affect my level of mobility.

I understand that failure to follow proper procedures or cooperate with UCAT staff,

demonstrating illegal or disruptive behavior or, if my condition at any time poses a

direct threat to the health or safety of others, such situations may result in either

suspension and/or termination of service.

Applicant’s Signature: Date:

If someone other than the applicant is preparing this form, please provide the following information about the preparer: Name: (please print) Day Phone: Relationship: Preparer’s Signature: Date:

Return completed application:

Email : ucat@co.ulster.ny.us Fax : 845- 334 - 5733 (Attention Paratransit Manager) Mail : UCAT: Attn: Paratransit Manager, 1 Danny Circle, Kingston NY 12401

Dear Physician or Healthcare Professional:

We need your assistance in determining eligibility for services provided by UCAT to persons with disabilities who are unable to use local bus transportation. We are seeking specific information as to what prevents the person from using UCAT bus routes that provide transportation throughout the area. UCAT buses are equipped with ramps, lifts, and kneeling features to assist boarding as well as automatic announcements of major stops to help riders know where they are along the route. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 49 CFR 37.121, Subpart F states– “Each public entity operating a fixed route system shall provide paratransit or other special service to individuals with disabilities that is comparable to the level of service provided to individuals without disabilities who use the fixed route system.” “By complementary, DOT means service for individuals with disabilities who cannot use the fixed route bus system.” The information requested of you in the following sections will be used to help determine the applicant’s UCAT eligibility. It is important that all questions be answered completely and accurately to the best of your knowledge and in accordance with your records. If the information is incomplete or unclear, we may need to contact you for clarification. Thank you for your cooperation. PATIENT NAME: ____________________________________________

  1. (^) Have you previously seen this patient? Yes No
  2. Please rate (Excellent / Good / Fair / Poor / None / Don’t Know) the applicant in terms of:

Excellent Good Fair Poor None Don’t Know

a. Upper body strength

b. Lower body strength

c. Coordination

d. Balance

e. Self-awareness

f. Independent judgment

g. Sense of direction

h. Ability to understand and

follow instructions

i. Verbal communication

j. Written communication

k. Stamina and endurance

  1. In your opinion, can the applicant travel independently from his/her house to^ the sidewalk? Yes No Sometimes If "no" or "sometimes," please explain.
  2. Can the applicant walk up and down two steps? Yes No Sometimes
  3. Assuming the use of a mobility aid, if applicable, and with no major barriers in his/her path, how far can the applicant independently travel without assistance? less than 1/4 mile 1/4 mile 1/2 mile 3/4 mile more than 3/4 mile