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Freedom Path Van Transportation


Supporting Your Independence — One Ride at a Time


The Appalachian Center for Independent Living (ACIL) offers accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities.
Our goal is to help you stay active, independent, and connected to your community.


About the Service

  • Freedom Path Van provides non-emergency transportation for medical appointments and personal errands.


  • We accept private pay, PAYPAL, and ACIL is an approved transportation provider for UMWA.


  • If you have Medicaid, your non-emergency medical trips may be covered.   Call the WV Medicaid Transport System at (844) 549-8353 and request ACIL as your provider.


  • If your insurance provider covers non-emergency transportation, please refer them to ACIL so we can add more companies to our list of accepted providers.


  • Examples of Non-Emergency Medical Trips
  • Doctor appointments and follow-ups
  • Hospital visits for tests (non-emergency)
  • Dialysis treatments
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation programs
  • Pharmacy visits to pick up prescriptions


  • Examples of Common Errands
  • Grocery shopping or picking up supplies
  • Attending meetings, classes, or community activities
  • Visiting a restaurant, movie theater, or library
  • Paying bills at the bank or utility office
  • Going to a hair salon or barber


How to Schedule a Ride

Hours of service are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm


To arrange a ride, please call (681) 542-3585 or email michael.parsons@wvacil.org



Rates


Service Rate Description________________________________

Pick Up fee                             $5.00                                  Charged once per trip


Mileage Rate                          70 cents per mile                Applies to round-trip mileage


Wait Fee (if driver waits)         $2.50 per 15 minutes            Avoid wait fees by calling when ready for pick-up