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Travel Training & Independent Living

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Travel Training

Travel training is a program designed to teach individuals, particularly those with disabilities or mobility challenges, the skills and knowledge needed to safely and independently navigate public transportation systems.

 

This type of training typically involves a combination of education instruction and hands-on training, and may cover topics such as route planning, fare payment, boarding and exiting vehicles, and safety protocols.

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The goal of travel training is to empower individuals to become more self-sufficient and independent in their daily lives, by providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to use public transportation with confidence. This can help individuals to access employment, education, healthcare, and other essential services that may be difficult to reach without reliable transportation. Additionally, travel training may help to reduce the social isolation that can be experienced by individuals who are unable to travel independently.

Community Independence

Additional community integration that helps an individuals become more independent in their daily lives this can include: 

  • Support with social awareness  

  • Support and teaching of organization, planning, and time management   

  • Maintain proper distance from other shoppers while waiting in line 

  • Supports with budgeting to maintain and learn independence

  • Learn to make an independent transaction of preferred item Identifying numerical values of money to make exchange 

  • Problem solving to improve flexibility during outings 

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