How Can I Get to the Doctor’s Office if I am Disabled?
A new federal grant program “door-thru-door” helps disabled Arlington and Alexandria residents get to and from their medical appointments
For many of Abrams Landau’s disabled clients who live alone, getting out for appointments can be nearly impossible. Even calling a taxicab or catching a ride from a neighbor may not be the answer because often the client cannot manage without assistance or may not have the funds because the case has not been decided. That is why Virginia disability lawyer Doug Landau visits with his disabled clients at their own home, care facility or other location close to where they live. “Meeting a client face-to-face is so important,” says Doug. Even though the Abrams Landau office in Herndon is fully accessible for clients of limited mobility or in wheelchairs, sometimes it is just not feasible for disabled clients to make it out on their own.
Visiting a doctor for evaluation, treatment, and follow-up is also a challenge, but must be done.
For the elderly or disabled in the Northern Virginia areas of Alexandria and Arlington County, there is help!
A door-thru-door transportation program provides a trained health care aide to accompany individuals (age 18 or over) to medical appointments. The individual must arrange for the transportation itself (e.g., call a cab, use MetroAccess or other transit) but the aide is there to provide assistance and companionship. Most transit organizations will allow an aide to accompany a senior or person with disabilities free of charge.
This wonderful program is funded through a new federal freedom grant awarded by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and made possible through a partnership between Alexandria, Arlington and Home Care Partners, Inc.
Lawyer Landau encourages his disabled clients who live in the Alexandria or Arlington areas to consider utilizing this service for upcoming medical appointments. For more information or to schedule assistance for you or a loved one, call 202-638-0736. You may also click here to read more about the program.
If you or someone you care for is disabled and there are questions about what laws apply and what benefits may be applicable, email or call Abrams Landau, Ltd. at once (703-796-9555).