People In Motion, Kelowna, BC

Transportation Program

Powder Hounds

Okanagan Thunderchairs

Transportation Program

Wheelchair Basketball

People In Motion's Wheelchair Accessible Vans

(two lift accessible wheelchair vans are available for our members)

People In Motion has a lift-equipped, wheelchair-accessible van:

A full-size Ford Econoline with room for 2 wheelchairs and 4 passengers plus the driver, and this vehicle may be borrowed by members of People In Motion, so that they can easily access and experience the Okanagan Valley's fabulous array of community & natural resources.

We are excited to announce our new program:
Charter & Sightseeing Service

Out and About Program People In Motion is excited to announce that we have developed a new program that will help persons who require lift equipped transportation services or individuals who would rather not drive to get "Out & About". To launch our new program we have put together an exciting schedule of wonderful day trip destinations that are wheelchair accessible, fun filled, affordable and educational. Through questionnaires and research we have discovered that this service is desirable to many individuals within the community. We now have the means to accommodate this sector of the community and will give all persons including individuals who may require wheelchair accessible transportation and their families a chance to discover sights and adventures together in a group setting…

By phoning the People In Motion office at (250) 861-3302, members may borrow a van on a first come - first served basis, in exchange for a suggested donation.

To borrow the van members of People In Motion must supply their own driver. A valid BC Class 5 drivers license is required if the passengers are immediate family members, otherwise a valid BC class 4 drivers license is required for friends, participants in organized groups or clients. The driver can take members on short weekday trips around town, (not to exceed 100 km from Kelowna, BC) e.g. for important appointments, shopping excursions or visiting friends. Through People In Motion members can book this convenient, door-to-door service for the exact times they need.

Wheelchair Accessible Van With sufficient advance notice given to the PIM office, members may borrow the van for trips of longer duration - a full day or two. This will enable them to experience firsthand some of the Okanagan Valley's magnificent natural landscapes and regional fairs, festivals & tourist attractions.

When availability allows People In Motion members may reserve the van for several days at a time.

As our name illustrates, People In Motion understands that mobility can be the most important community resource enabling people with disabilities to participate in activities outside their home. This service has the power to deliver happier, healthier & more socially invested citizens with disabilities. These individuals, in turn, may then wish to contribute back to their communities in any way they can. Accessible transportation is the critical puzzle piece that closes our human circle, where everyone can access and enjoy the many benefits of living in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia.