CarFit

Transportation · Illinois · Free

Free educational program to help older drivers fit their personal vehicles. A first stop for veterans, dialysis patients, and seniors with disabilities who qualify for paratransit. Most paratransit programs require an application, doctor's note, and a few weeks of advance scheduling for regular rides. Volunteer driver programs are often run by faith-based organizations and are open to seniors of any background. Free, confidential, and available to any Illinois resident who needs the information.

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Address: Nationwide

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