My Fare Lady: Meet our First Female Driver of the Month Fatoumata Fofana
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by jatorres
4y ago
When Fatoumata Fofana pulled up to the Accessible Dispatch in her green wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) to pick up her certificate and prize package for Driver of the Month, she glowed. Fatoumata is the first woman to earn Accessible Dispatch’s Driver of the Month title, a monthly award celebrating the accomplishments of our most active drivers who serve the disability community. Fatmoumata credited sibling rivalry as the fuel to her road to success. Fatoumata’s brother-in-law Daouda, a fellow wheelchair accessible taxi driver who ranks as one of our top performers, introduced her to the A ..read more
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Accessible Dispatch Employee Spotlight: Steven Williams, Community Outreach Coordinator
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by adiez
4y ago
Did you know Accessible Dispatch has an outreach team dedicated to spreading the word about the availability of wheelchair accessible taxis in all five boroughs? We caught up with our Community Outreach Coordinator Steven Williams at the recent Senior Health and Financial Fitness Expo, where he engaged with the Brooklyn community to create awareness about Accessible Dispatch’s mission, benefits, and features to get his thoughts on Accessible Dispatch’s growth over the last few years. Steven, who joined our team in 2014, was part of the expo’s slate of speakers informing attendees on key insigh ..read more
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Need a WAV Refresher? Join Accessible Dispatch Every Monday!
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by adiez
4y ago
During every trip, we want Accessible Dispatch passengers to be comfortable, safe, and confident that their driver knows how to help them safely board the vehicle and secure their mobility device. Outside of the passenger assistance and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) operating courses that every Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC)-licensed driver is required to complete, Accessible Dispatch is proud to offer additional training! TLC-licensed drivers: do you need tips on how to operate your WAV’s ramp and securement system? We host Refresher Training sessions every Monday. Join us to: Stay ..read more
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Meet Our September Driver of the Month: Daouda Fofana
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by adiez
4y ago
Without the drivers who go the extra mile to provide stellar customer service, safely secure passengers who utilize wheelchairs in their vehicles, and ensure an all-around excellent rider experience, Accessible Dispatch wouldn’t be the success it is today. To show appreciation for the faces behind our program, every month we’re proud to name a Driver of the Month! Each month, we recognize a Taxi and Limousine (TLC)-licensed wheelchair accessible vehicle driver who hasn’t received any service complaints and who accepted the most Accessible Dispatch trips for that month. In September, we were pr ..read more
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Accessible Taxi Guide: Pick the Taxi that Best Meets Your Needs
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by SBamba
4y ago
New York City is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Whether you live here or are visiting, Accessible Dispatch is proud to ensure every corner of the city is accessible to you with our wheelchair accessible taxis. If you are looking to book a ride with us and want to know more about what types of taxis Accessible Dispatch has in our fleet—such as how many passengers each type can accommodate—this is the resource for you! This guide will help you determine which vehicle may work best for you based on the size of your mobility device and the number of passengers traveling with you ..read more
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September Spotlight of the Month: Independence Care System
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by SBamba
4y ago
Accessible Dispatch is excited to highlight another organization that is dedicated to creating more inclusive and independent lives for people with disabilities: Independence Care System (ICS). ICS has been designated as the first and only Health Home for people with physical disabilities in New York State. A Health Home is not a place where people live; instead, it is a program that assists Medicaid members in staying as healthy and independent as possible, while continuing to live at home and in their communities. What is ICS? What are some of their biggest achievements? According to ICS, t ..read more
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Explore These Accessible Colleges for Students with Disabilities in New York
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by SBamba
4y ago
The right education can be your stepping stone for a successful future, and paves the path to more independent living. If you’re looking for an accessible university, check out some of these colleges in New York State that have initiatives that can help you plan your future and live more independently. SUNY Cortland State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland is committed to making their campus and housing accessible in an effort to create a more inclusive campus atmosphere. The University’s Adapted Physical Education Community Programs and various adaptive sports, including wheelchair spo ..read more
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Meet the Accessible Dispatch Team at These Fall Events
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by SBamba
4y ago
As summer comes to a close, we’re all looking forward to a beautiful New York City autumn! With the change in weather approaching, New York City residents and visitors with disabilities are looking for their means of accessible transportation for the winter season. Accessible Dispatch is ready to take your transportation concerns away with wheelchair accessible cabs in all five boroughs of New York City. Remember, with Accessible Dispatch, there are never special weather-based rates; all rates are based upon the set metered fare. To learn more about Accessible Dispatch, come meet our team at t ..read more
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August Spotlight of the Month: United Spinal Association
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by SBamba
4y ago
Every month, Accessible Dispatch shines the spotlight on a New York City-based organization that strives to improve the lives of people with disabilities. This month, we spoke to United Spinal Association, discussing several initiatives run by the organization that work toward social, financial, and economical inclusion. What is United Spinal? Founded in 1946 by a group of strong willed paralyzed veterans in New York City, United Spinal has been working tirelessly for people with disabilities. United Spinal says that they believe no person should be excluded from opportunity based on their di ..read more
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Meet our July Driver of the Month: Baris Kaynaroglu
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by SBamba
4y ago
Accessible Dispatch continues to grow, in large part due to the excellent service provided by our wheelchair accessible vehicle drivers. Accessible Dispatch would like to congratulate our first ever Driver of the Month Baris Kaynaroglu, for July 2019. We spoke to Baris about what makes the Accessible Dispatch program stand out to him, and his experience taking wheelchair accessible trips. How long have you been a licensed TLC driver? Do you drive a yellow or green taxi? I have been driving a yellow cab since 2016. What do you like best about being a taxi driver in general? I was recently bless ..read more
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