transportation services

• The nature and extent of Transportation Services provided to each individual served is determined through the individual plan process. The determination is reviewed at least annually.
  
  
• The Board will provide transportation alternatives, which allow for the least restrictive and most appropriate means by which enrollees can access Board Services.
  
  
• Assistance will be provided to individual's while being transported on Board vehicles when the individual's plan indicates a need for such assistance.
  
  
• Authorized passengers for transportation provided by the Coshocton County Board of DD includes individuals enrolled and those being considered for enrollment, volunteers, family members and caregivers as defined in the planning process.
  
  
• Transportation schedules are provided at least two times annually, basically summer and winter routes. It is important to be ready at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time and someone should be home 15 minutes before drop-off based on the times given to you by the bus driver.
  
  
• An enrollee shall not travel for more than 90 minutes one way or more than 180 minutes a day on a regularly scheduled round trip. It is, therefore, necessary for riders to be ready to board promptly the bus when it arrives at your home. Waiting can unnecessarily prolong the transportation time for all individuals on the route.
  
  
• If transportation services are not needed for the day, please call the Administrative Office at 740-622-2032 to notify the bus.
  
  
• If an enrollee leaves the program early, they must be signed out in either the school or workshop office.
  
  
• The Enrollee/Parent/Guardian must submit a written request to provide his/her own transportation; prior to such an arrangement being made.
  
  
• Upon board notification, the enrollee may elect to walk, ride public transportation, or utilize other means to reach the program site.
  
  
• No unauthorized passengers shall be transported on a program vehicle.
  
  
• Animals, firearms, ammunition explosives, or other dangerous materials or objects, which interfere with safe operation of the vehicle, shall be not transported while enrollees are riding on the bus.