DISABILITY TRAVEL CARD
Disability Travel Card Program
This Disability Travel Card™ is intended for people with disabilities who require the assistance of a support person when traveling.
The Card offers its holder discounts to the support person in attendance with them when traveling with participating partners Via Rail, Greyhound bus lines and Coach Canada.
To apply for a Disability Travel Card through Easter Seals Canada please download the PDF application and submit by fax, scanned email or mail to the following:
Attn: Disability Travel Card 3670 Kempt Road, Halifax, NS B3K 4X8
Fax: 454-6121
Email: Stephanieg@easterseals.ns.ca
For all Travel Card inquires please contact us at 902-453-6000 ext. 220
ACCESS 2 ENTERTAINMENT CARD
Access 2 Entertainment Card
The Access 2 Entertainment Card provides persons with a disability to receive either free admission or a significant discount for their support person at member movie theatres across Canada.
This program was developed by an advisory group of nine national disability organizations, in conjunction with Famous Players and Cineplex Galaxy.
How does it work?
Present the Access 2 Entertainment Card when purchasing tickets with your support person at participating movie theatres. It is that simple!
Note: The person with a disability pays regular admission.
Who can apply?
Persons with a permanent disability, who require a support person when attending a movie, theatre are eligible for the card. There are no age restrictions.
The applicant (or guardian) must agree to follow the terms and conditions for use of the card.
Who is a support person?
A support person is an individual who accompanies a person with a disability to provide those services that are not provided by theatre employees, such as assisting the person with eating, administering medication, communication, and use of the facilities.
How do I apply?
Visit the following site to download the application: http://www.access2card.ca/ Tel: 1-877-376-6362 ext 227
Email: a2e@easterseals.ca
How can I get an application form mailed to me?
Application forms are also available from Easter Seals Nova Scotia 3670 Kempt Road
Halifax NS B3K 4X8
(902) 453-6000
Where do I send the completed application?
Please mail your completed application form to: Access 2 Entertainment c/o Easter Seals Canada
40 Holly Street Suite 401
Toronto ON
M4S 3C3
Please note: Do not send your form to Easter Seals Nova Scotia's office in Halifax, you must send it to Toronto for processing.
Can I fax or email my application?
Original signatures are required on application forms. Please mail your application form.
When will I get my card?
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing of your application and delivery of your Access 2 Entertainment card.
More information regarding this program is available on the following page of the Easter Seals Canada website.
Please contact Easter Seals Nova Scotia with questions: (902) 453 6000 x227
ACCESS 2 FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
Access 2 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Access 2 Entertainment Card?
The Access 2 Entertainment card allows persons with a disability to receive either free admission or a significant discount for their support person at member movie theatres and attractions across Canada.
Who administers the program?
The Access 2 Entertainment program is administered by Easter Seals.
How does the card work?
Present the Access 2 Entertainment card when purchasing tickets with your support person at participating movie theatres and attractions. The individual with the disability pays regular admission and the support person receives his or her admission free or at a significant discount.
Where can the Access 2 Entertainment Card be used?
The card can be used at Cineplex Entertainment, Empire and Landmark theatres, the Toronto Zoo, the Art Gallery of Ontario, Casa Loma, the CN Tower, Ontario Place, the Ontario Science Centre and the Royal Ontario Museum, just to name a few.
For a full list of locations that accept the card, please contact Easter Seals at one of the numbers provided above.
Or you can view the full Musem List below or download the full Museum List Here
Nova Scotia Museum Sites: Access 2 Entertainment |
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Wheelchair Accessible Museum of Natural History, Halifax Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Museum of Industry, Stellarton Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg Barrington Woollen Mill, Barrington Old Meeting House, Barrington Historic Acadian Village of Nova Scotia Firefighters’ Museum, Yarmouth Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro Sherbrooke Village, Sherbrooke Discovery Centre, Halifax Empire Theatres, Halifax& Dartmouth |
Partial Wheelchair Accessible Uniacke Estate Museum Park, Mount Uniacke Wile Carding Mill, Bridgewater Ross Thompson House, Shelburne Dory Shop Museum, Shelburne Perkins House Museum, Liverpool Ross Farm Museum, New Ross North Hills Museum, Granville Ferry Prescott House Museum, Starr’s Point Haliburton House Museum, Windsor Shand House Museum, Windsor Balmoral Grist Mill, Denmark Sutherland Steam Mill, Denmark McCulloch House Museum, Pictou Highland Village Museum, Iona Cossit House Museum, Sydney Lawrence House Museum, Maitland Fisherman’s Life Museum, Jeddore Oyster Pond |
The Nova Scotian attractions are: Empire Theatres |
Captain William Spry Community Centre |
Who can apply?
Persons with a permanent disability who require a support person when attending a movie or other attraction are eligible to apply for the card. There are no age restrictions. The applicant (or guardian) must agree to follow the terms and conditions (which can be found on the application form) when using the card.
Who is a support person? A support person is an individual who accompanies a person with a disability to provide services that are not provided by employees at the theatre or attraction, such as assisting the person with eating, administering medication, communication need and use of the facilities.
How do I renew an expired card or replace a lost one?
The process for replacing You can get a renewal in two different ways, whichever is easiest for you. You can go online to the website and make a payment there:www.access2.ca, which will also give you the ability to update your contact information. This is the fastest option; a card will be mailed out within 3-7 business days of us receiving payment. Alternatively, you can mail in a cheque or money order for the $20 fee made out to Easter Seals Canada along with the Section B of the application form (or simply a note that states your current address, phone number, and email address), and a new card will be mailed within 2-3 weeks of us receiving your request.
I work for an organization where staff takes groups of people with disabilities to the movies and attractions.
Can my organization get a card for staff use?
Cards are only issued to individuals who have a permanent disability, and who require a support person. Access 2 Entertainment does not provide cards for organizations or staff cards. What is the cost? There is a $20 administration fee. However the card is valid for 5 years.
How does one apply?
To apply for the Access 2 Entertainment card, you must complete the application form and mail it, along with the administration fee, to: Easter Seals Nova Scotia C/O Access 2 Entertainment 3670 Kempt Road Halifax, NS B3K 4X8
the sick… the needy …and the disabled’ – Hubert Humphrey