Transportation

With no public transportation in Faulkner County, our consumers depend on our fleet of over 30 vehicles to transport them to employment opportunities, social activities, medical appointments, shopping trips, and volunteer opportunities. Our vehicles drove over 175,000 miles last year.
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Independent Living Services received a 12-passenger van with a wheelchair lift from the Department of Transportation last year.
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Vehicles – 2008 – 2009

Total Vehicles         33

FTA Active                13      40%

ADA Accessible       9       27%

Safety

All staff and passengers are instructed on emergency vehicle evacuation.

All drivers and vehicles adhere to the policies of both the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department and Independent Living Services.

Safety Equipment:

fire extinguisher

jumper cables

first-aid kit

flashlight with batteries

seat belt cutters

cellular telephone

triangular emergency reflector

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Driver Training

In addition to completing 12 hours of in-house training each year (emergency vehicle evacuation, defensive driving, operation and passenger assistance), our drivers are required to complete annual training conducted by the Arkansas Transportation Agency.

New drivers are required to complete a road test with an experienced staff member before driving unsupervised.

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Community Partnerships

Independent Living Services has coordinated transportation activities with the Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County as well as the Faulkner County Council on Developmental Disabilities.
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Transportation Grants Approved –  2008 – 2009

Section 5316 – Job Access and Reverse Commute Grant

Section 5317 – New Freedom Program

Section 5310 – Capital Assistance Program