Two women sitting at a table. One woman sitting in a wheelchair.

SERVICE CODE
890


CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Independent Living & Daily Living Supports


SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Transportation Auto Driver


EARLY START AGES (0-3)
Yes


CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Yes


ADULT SERVICES
Yes

 

Can my neighbor get paid to drive me to places in the community?

SCDD Description

A person identified in a self-advocate's IPP to drive the person to places they need to go. The driver must have a valid California driver’s license and auto insurance.

DDS Description

A regional center shall classify a vendor as transportation auto driver if the vendor provides the transportation to authorized services identified in the consumer's IPP and the vendor: (A) Is an individual who is actually providing the transportation service; (B) Possesses a valid California driver's license; and (C) Has evidence of maintenance of adequate insurance coverage.

Example

You have a neighbor who is willing to drive you to errands, appointments, and social activities. They have asked if there is a way to help pay for some of the costs.