How to Apply for SunTran ADA Paratransit in Marion County
Schedule the local functional screening when disability prevents use of SunTran fixed-route buses.
Start here
Call the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida’s Ocala office at 352-368-3788 to schedule an ADA paratransit screening. SunTran makes the final eligibility decision, generally within 21 days after a complete determination process.
Weekday office hours; call to schedule the screening
See Marion ADA paratransit screening informationWhat to have ready
- Marion County address, ZIP code, and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need a SunTran complementary ADA paratransit screening because disability makes fixed-route transit unusable for [specific trip conditions]. What should I bring and how is the appointment arranged?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and use 211 or Marion County government information to locate another current route.
Official sources
- CIL North Central Florida ADA paratransit screenings
- Marion Transit complementary ADA paratransit eligibility
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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