Ability NB

New Brunswick Vehicle Retrofit Program

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Record #: HDC2008 Last Modified: 26 May 2020 Last Full Update: 26 May 2020
Contact Information
Office Phone 506-462-9555
Toll Free Phone 866.462.9555
Fax 506.458.9134
E-Mail haley.flaro@abilitynb.ca
Website https://www.abilitynb.ca/our-programs-services/
Primary Contact Haley Flaro, Executive Director, Ability NB; Email: haley.flaro@abilitynb.ca
Alternate Contact Christel Harriot, Administrative Assistant, Ability NB; Email: christel.harriott@abilitynb.ca
Description & Services
Description of service(s) The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is partnering with Ability New Brunswick on a pilot project that will see the non-profit organization administer the province's vehicle retrofit program. 
 
The Vehicle Reftrofit Program is designed to increase the mobility of persons with a disability residing in the province of New Brunswick by providing financial assistance towards the cost of supplying and installing eligible retrofitting and accessibility features for vehicles. 
 
Some examples of retrofitting and accessibility features eligible for assistance under the program are: 
~ wheelchair lifts and ramps 
~ hand controls, steering devices and left-foot gas pedals 
~ wheelchair restraint systems 
~ special needs seating 
~ roof, floor and door alterations (if part of an accessible retrofit) 
~ scooter lifts 
 
See website for more information.
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served New Brunswick
Eligibility Eligible applicants include individual residents, organizations, municipalities or private companies providing transportation services to persons with a disability, all of which must reside or be based within the province of New Brunswick.
Application Contact the office - or get the application online.
Languages English ; French
Fees None
Location information
Located In Community Fredericton
Address & Map
440 Wilsey Rd, Suite 102
Fredericton, NB E3B 7G5
 
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Accessibility Fully Accessible ; ***Note that accessibility is self-reported. Please contact the organization before arrival***
Subjects
Service Categories Automobile/Van Adaptations

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