KSI receives new transportation vehicles from DTC

KSI recently received two new vehicles from Delaware Transit Corporation to support its transportation program.

Both propane-fueled, 16-passenger, wheelchair lift-equipped vehicles will add great value to KSI’s ability to provide community-based opportunities to the individuals receiving its services.

For over 20 years, KSI has partnered with DTC and the FTA 5310 Program, and has regularly received one to two vehicles a year. KSI is partnering and assisting DTC by keeping an additional 114 trips per day off the already overburdened DTC system.

The goal of the FTA 5310 Program is to encourage and assist in the provision of needed transportation services for elderly and disabled citizens statewide. Through the administration of this valuable program, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Delaware are jointly providing increased mobility and accessibility, thus improving the quality of life for Delaware's elderly and disabled citizens.

KSI’s transportation program is its backbone, making it possible for people to access training, employment and life enrichment services. The program allows participants to earn a wage and become contributing members of their communities. Without the specialized transportation KSI provides, individuals with disabilities who are served by KSI would not be able to access these services, and would not have successful and sustained employment.