Franklin Handivan
The Franklin Handivan is provided primarily for the use and enjoyment of the senior citizens and disabled persons in the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin by funding from the Province of Manitoba and the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin. It is supervised by the volunteers of the Franklin Handivan Committee and the Municipality of Emerson- Franklin Council. The Handivan is available to all residents of the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin and area upon request. Before a trip a renter must notify the Municipal Office or the person with whom he/she booked the Handivan of the driver’s name. We would ask that you read and sign the following Rental Agreement prior to departure and turn it in to the Municipal Office before the trip
The Franklin Handivan Committee and the RM of Franklin
- The Franklin Handivan Committee is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles. Please make sure passengers take all personal items with them when they leave the van.
- The person signing this agreement is responsible for any damages to the interior of the van and any extensive cleaning required following the trip.
- Please assure all passengers are on the van for the return trip. This is NOT the responsibility of the driver.
- Please remove all garbage from the Handivan at the end of the trip.
- The following rates apply to this Rental Agreement and will be billed to the person signing this agreement.
- Drivers must be selected from the approved drivers list.
The deposit will be returned to the renter if there is no damage and mileage is paid. Any additional expenses are the renter's responsibility - parking, etc..
Emerson Handivan
Will operate within Emerson and District. Trips outside the above areas may be arranged. Hours for appointment—call between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Telephone: 373-2002
Eligibility
Service will be provided on an equitable basis to all transportation handicapped persons, defined as follows:
An individual who by reason of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction or other permanent or temporary incapacity or disability is unable, without special facility or special planning or design, to utilize available transportation facilities.
The order of priorities subject to discretion of the dispatcher is (1) Adult Day Program - Emerson Personal Care Home, (2) Work, (3) Medical, (4) Education, (5) Personal business or recreation.
Service Standards
The driver of the Handivan will, when necessary give assistance to disabled individuals when:
(a) Boarding and leaving vehicle
(b) Entering and leaving place of origin and destination.
The Driver Is "NOT”:
(a) Required to assist patrons up more than 3 steps.
(b) Expected to handle parcels or baggage.
If you go to and from work at the same time everyday, a "standing order” may be placed. The dispatch office will confirm acceptance of your trip request according to priorities.
Passengers Responsibilities
- You must be waiting at the ground level doorway of the building.
- For your own safety, we recommend each wheelchair have a seatbelt attached.
- Should you have to cancel a trip, please notify the dispatcher as soon as possible so not to inconvenience other passengers.
- If the vehicle appears to be more than 15 minutes late in arriving, please call the dispatcher to make sure there has been no misunderstanding.
- Advance bookings are encouraged.