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This area of Transition Services looks at training people with disabilities to use public transportation safely and independently.

It answers such questions as: What are the essential components of a successful travel training program? What specific skills do travelers need? What issues arise with specific disabilities such as physical, cognitive, or visual impairments.

Transportation provides us all with access to the wider opportunities of society employment, postsecondary education, job training programs, recreation. Traveling by car, by cab, or by public transportation systems such as bus and subway enables us to go to work and come home, go to school or other training programs, visit friends, take care of daily needs such as grocery shopping, and enjoy recreational activities.

Yet, many individuals with disabilities have traditionally been isolated from these societal opportunities, because they lacked a means of transportation. For many, driving a car was not possible, due to a visual, physical, or cognitive disability. Public transportation systems were often inaccessible due to structural barriers. Still other individuals were unable to use the transportation systems that were available, because they lacked the training, or "know-how," to use these systems safely.

Today, the lack of access to transportation that many individuals with disabilities have experienced is changing. Recently enacted federal legislation clearly intends to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate independently and successfully in society. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes the critical role that public transportation plays in the lives of many people and mandates that public transportation systems become accessible to people with disabilities. It also mandates that paratransit services are available and accessible to individuals who are unable to use public transportation.

Unfortunately, availability of transportation is not the only impediment to independent travel for people with disabilities. They must also know what systems of transport are available, how to access these, how to plan their travel, and how to execute their travel plans safely. For many individuals, learning how to travel on public transportation requires systematic training. Travel training, then, is often a crucial element in empowering people with disabilities to use the newly accessible transportation systems in our country.

To this end, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) can be of particular importance. The IDEA requires public schools to provide what are known as "transition services" to youth with disabilities, to prepare them for the transition from school to adult life. While accessible transportation and transportation training are not specifically mentioned within IDEA, clearly the ability to use available transportation systems may be critical to a student's transition into the adult world. Thus, both the ADA and the IDEA provide individuals with disabilities, their families, school systems, service providers, community agencies, and transit systems with compelling incentives to work together to ensure that individuals with disabilities learn how to use accessible transportation.

The focus of this section will be to discuss transportation concerns of students and adults with disabilities. After reading this section, you should understand the following:

• Skills required for traveling independently
• Beginning Travel Training
• The process of travel training
• The necessity of travel training programs
• Who benefits from travel training programs?
• The Importance of Equal Access to Transportation
• Where to Look for Travel Training Programs
• Travel Training Guidelines for People with a Cognitive Disability
• Travel Training Guidelines for People with a Physical Disability
• What to Look For in a Travel Training Program
• Teaching Travel Skills to Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired
• Evaluating the quality of programs that teach travel skills
• Public Transportation and the ADA

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Impact Feature Issue on Meeting Transportation Needs of Youth and Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Supporting independent travel through skills training.

Donna Smith is Training and Technical Assistance Specialist with Easter Seals Project ACTION, Washington, DC.

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Transportation – how we get to and from the events that make up our lives – is a primary consideration for everyone, including people with developmental disabilities. This article will focus on skills training as one essential component of independent travel.

If transportation is critical to the accomplishment of the business of life, then good independent travel skills are critical to the successful use of transportation. While it is generally accepted that people need a certain amount of education, training, and hands-on experience to learn to safely and independently drive a vehicle, the same attention is not necessarily given to the provision of skills needed to safely and independently use public transportation. The fact remains that driving will not be a viable option for many people with developmental disabilities, and alternatives such as use of public transportation are essential to enhancing quality of life and advancing independent living. Travel training or travel instruction is the profession that teaches such skills, and there is growing recognition of its value by educators, human service providers, transportation providers, and the disability community.

Travel Training/Instruction Defined

Travel training/instruction is one-to-one, short-term, intensive instruction designed to teach people with disabilities to travel safely and independently using public transportation in their community when appropriate. At an even more basic level, it is instruction to teach purposeful movement that enables a person to move from where they are to where they need to be, training that occurs in most instances at a very early age and within the context of learning to walk and orient to one’s environment as a natural part of the development process. Though such learning also occurs for most children with disabilities in accordance with their developmental pace, additional, intensive instruction is needed to apply the concept of purposeful movement to ever-increasing spheres of travel. While it is preferable for such training to be incorporated into the education process as early as possible, the actual instruction of moving about in one’s community and using public transportation most often occurs during middle and high school years. It is important to recognize, though, that this training can be introduced at any stage of life, and benefits are immeasurable and immediate.

Building Basic Skills

Teaching independent travel skills to people with developmental disabilities is very individualized. Though the basic skills that need to be learned are the same, the method of teaching should be flexible to adapt to the learning needs of the individual. Basic skills include orientation to the immediate environment, identifying landmarks, learning a route, street-crossing skills, and safety while moving in close proximity to traffic. When use of public transportation is an option, additional skills are needed such as understanding the concept of fixed-route schedules, identifying the public transit vehicles, locating transit stops, paying fares, recognizing when to disembark, and learning the route from the transit stop to the points of origin and destination. Finally, interactive and problem-solving skills are also needed, such as how to interact with the vehicle operator and other passengers, and what to do when unexpected changes occur such as delays, detours or inclement weather. How much instruction is needed in each of these areas will vary from individual to individual, and practitioners report that skills can be effectively taught in days or weeks based on the individual’s ability and experience and the complexity of the route. People with developmental disabilities can also learn to make use of available resources around public transportation such as telephone and Web-based trip planning assistance, printed maps and schedules, and customer information booths in transit centers.

Addressing Barriers

The barriers to travel training/instruction mostly exist as challenges that prevent or make it difficult for this kind of skill development to occur. In the service provision field, one such challenge is the ratio of professionals to consumers and justifying the expense. For example, in an inclusive classroom, the ratio may be one teacher to twenty students, and in an adult services program the ratio may be one professional to four participants. But for the purpose of travel training/instruction, the ratio needs to be one-to-one, and the challenge becomes how does a program administrator justify the cost of providing one-to-one instruction. Since travel training/instruction is intensive and short-term, one solution is for the program to hire professionals who specialize in this field to work with one person at a time. In locations where the school system makes use of fixed-route public transportation to provide transportation to and from school, the cost of providing travel training/instruction to students with disabilities is quickly offset by the reduction in cost of providing specialized transportation on an ongoing basis. Similarly, for any human services program that bears the cost of specialized transportation for its participants, teaching individuals independent travel skills so they can make use of all transportation options available reduces some of the financial and logistical responsibility for travel, in addition to benefiting the individual, who is able to lead a more independent life.

Another barrier that can interfere with the provision of travel training/instruction is a difference in perception about the need for and the ability to accomplish independent mobility. Most planning to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities occurs through a team process including the individual, a parent or guardian, and staff. There is often a difference of opinion among them as to whether independent travel is a viable goal. A typical example might be that the person with the disability believes that he can learn to use the public transportation system to take the trips he wants, and the parent or guardian may think that use of public transportation may be too risky. The professional, on the other hand, may think of the individual in terms of his limitations and may doubt his ability to achieve independent mobility. It is then necessary to seek a compromise of these diverse views, and an effort needs to be made to obtain a fair assessment of the individual’s potential, to establish safeguards to address concerns of safety, and to implement a course of instruction that will enable the maximum level of independent travel to be achieved. Anecdotally, it has been proven time and time again that people with disabilities who learn to travel independently and safely exhibit greater levels of self-confidence and are more likely to accomplish other goals of independent living, education, and employment. The benefits are well worth the effort to negotiate around differing views about what can reasonably be accomplished.

Sometimes the barriers occur in other areas. For instance, the infrastructure of the community may not support safe pedestrian travel because there are inadequate sidewalks or paths of travel along roadways, there may not be a public transportation provider serving the community, or available transportation providers may be unskilled in providing assistance to travelers with disabilities. Travel training/instruction can still occur around the infrastructure as it exists, and with the goal of assisting the individual to learn to navigate use of whatever transportation is available such as carpooling, human service transportation or taxicab. Advocacy coalitions can also be formed to address the issue of pedestrian access and alternatives to driving at the local level as it impacts many citizens such as people with lower incomes, people with various disabilities, and older adults who can no longer drive or who need or want to walk for better health. And advocacy can occur with transportation providers to ensure that operators are trained to provide assistance when requested, such as announcing destination stops or reading written information from the customer about their destination.

In summary, barriers to use of transportation by people with developmental disabilities mostly have solutions in increased awareness of the issues and training for both the individual with the disability and the operator or customer service staff with the transportation provider. While the funding for the provision of such training must be sought from a variety of sources, it is generally considered to be an efficient use of funds in that use of fixed-route public transportation is more cost-effective than specialized transportation. The benefits to the individual in terms of freedom of movement, independence, community inclusion, and increased confidence are immeasurable.

For Further Information

For more information about travel training/instruction, consult the following resources available from Easter Seals Project ACTION. They are available online at no cost at http://projectaction. easterseals.com. Select the category “Free Resources,” then “Order & Download Free Publications,” and look for the heading “Travel Training.” They may also be ordered by phone at 202/347-3066:

• Curriculum to Introduce Travel Training to Staff Who Work with People with Disabilities.  A training program for people who work with individuals with disabilities, informing them of the benefits of travel training.
• Competencies for the Practice of Travel Training and Travel Instruction.  This resource guide lists the essential academic and field practice competencies needed in order to conduct a travel training or travel instruction program successfully.
• Route to Freedom.  A curriculum designed for high school students and young adults on use of public transportation.
• You Can Ride.  A pictorial booklet and audio CD that illustrates the components of using public transportation, such as waiting at a bus stop, identifying a bus number, paying a fare, and asking an operator for assistance.

In addition, the following resources may be useful:

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Easterseals Project Action (ESPA) offers a comprehensive certification program for travel training instructors. Certified through the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida, the program provides travel trainers of all experience levels with the Certified Travel Training Instructor (ctti) credential. All credits are provided remotely by Easterseals Project Action through our comprehensive online learning portal. The program requires 60 credit hours of instruction plus a comprehensive online test and hands-on practicum.

Travel Trainers will be provided with the knowledge and skills to provide quality travel training to older adults, people with disabilities, and others in their communities. The certification program teaches travel training instructors essential, practically-relevant skills, including: performing a successful trainee assessment, customized trip planning, environmental barrier examination, task analysis, training strategies, street crossing skills, boarding/alighting processes, compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and much more.

Please use the links on this page to learn more about the program. Email comments or questions to ProjectAction@easterseals.com .

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To advance the right of all persons with disabilities and older adults to equal access to public transportation and community participation by providing:  support, information, training and education to promote quality Travel Instruction. Vision Statement and Values

The Association of Travel Instruction (ATI) is the leading national organization providing support, information, education and advocacy for the profession of Travel Instruction. We believe no person should be denied the opportunity to fully participate in their community as a result of an inability to use public transportation. ATI supports the development of Travel Trainers and Instructors in their professional role of teaching individuals who need assistance on how to use public transit. Our members’ mission is to serve our travel training participants. We advocate on a national, regional and local level for the right and opportunity of all people to move about without denial or harm and with purpose on public conveyances available to all citizens. ATI, its instructors, trainers, members and supporters value and are committed to:

Teaching Excellence - the gold standard of quality instruction, professional development and business sharing and networking to further the lives of people with disabilities and older adults.

Independence - so that people with varying ability levels can be active and participating members of their community and society

Respect and Integrity - our organization is guided by honest, transparent, responsible and accountable actions and deeds that served our travel training participants, ATI members, sponsors and supporters’ interests

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Travel Training SEN Initial Assessment

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Age range: 16+

Resource type: Assessment and revision

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This is an Initial Assessment that I use with SEN students who require Travel Training sessions.

The student fills in the assessment to gauge what the students are/are not confident with in regards to travelling on public transport (buses and the Metro or Tube).

This information can then be used to inform Travel Training session content. I usually get the students to redo the assessment later in the year to determine the progress made.

Easily adapted from Metro to Tube if needed.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Radisson Hotel Group announce its goal to reach 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, effectively doubling its current portfolio. This ambitious expansion along with the Group’s recent updates to its South African portfolio underscores its commitment to strengthening its presence and contributing to the growth of the South African hospitality industry.

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Daniel Trappler , Senior Director of Development, Sub-Sahara Africa at Radisson Hotel Group, shared insights into the Group’s strategic approach to reach its ambitious goal of 25 hotels by 2030, stating, “ We are prioritizing, through either management or franchise models, conversions for quicker market entry and exploring strategic collaborations with existing management companies to increase our footprint, which presents the potential introduction of the Radisson Individuals brand to South Africa,  an ideal first step for individual hotels with strong service scores who may be considering transitioning to one of our other successful core brands at a later stage . We are also seeking opportunities to expand our upper-upscale portfolio and enter the lifestyle luxury market in Cape Town with our Radisson Collection and art’otel brands, leveraging the city’s strong tourism performance and our successful existing portfolio.”

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In February Radisson Hotel Group announced the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit its first Safari hotel and 13th hotel in South Africa. This property offers a luxurious safari experience in the heart of South Africa’s wildlife region, with premium amenities and exceptional service. Boasting majestic views of the Drakensberg mountains, the highest mountain range in Southern Africa, Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit is surrounded by endless destination-immersing activities.

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Three judges with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans put the training order on hold while appeals are pursued.

The order is an outgrowth of a case in which a Southwest flight attendant, Charlene Carter, sued the airline and her union after she was fired for sending graphic anti-abortion material and disparaging messages to a union leader and fellow employee. Carter won an $800,000 court award, also the subject of an appeal, after her attorneys argued that she was terminated for her religious beliefs.

The religious-training requirement was part of a contempt order against the airline issued by U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr. After Carter won a jury verdict, Starr ordered the airline to tell flight attendants that under federal law, it “may not discriminate against Southwest flight attendants for their religious practices and beliefs.”

Instead, the Dallas-based airline told employees that it “does not discriminate,” and told flight attendants to follow the airline policy it cited in firing Carter.

In August, Starr found Southwest in contempt for the way it explained the case to flight attendants. He ordered Southwest to pay Carter’s most recent legal costs and dictated a statement for Southwest to relay to employees. He ordered the three lawyers to complete at least eight hours of religious liberty training from the Alliance Defending Freedom, which offers training on compliance with federal law prohibiting religious discrimination in the workplace.

The conservative group has played a high-profile role in multiple legal fights. They include defending a baker and a website designer who didn’t want to work on same-sex marriage projects, efforts to limit transgender rights and a challenge to longstanding federal approval of a medication used in the most common way to end a pregnancy .

Arguments in the appeal were heard Monday . The arguments concentrated on Carter's firing and did not deal with the contempt order. However, in briefs the airline said the contempt order violated its free speech rights and should be overturned.

“At bottom, it appears that the district court sought, at least in part, to punish Southwest for what the district court viewed as conduct flouting its holding,” the appellate court ruling said. “But its punitive sanctions likely exceed the scope of the court’s civil-contempt authority.”

Still pending is the decision on the effort by Southwest and the flight attendants' union to reverse the $800,000 judgment in Carter's favor. The panel has given no indication when it will rule.

Starr was nominated to the federal district court bench by former President Donald Trump. The 5th Circuit judges on the panel included Trump nominees Cory Wilson and Kurt Engelhardt along with Edith Brown Clement, nominated by former President George W. Bush.

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Cowboys announce when team will fly to Oxnard for training camp

Josh sanchez | jun 5, 2024.

The Dallas Cowboys are currently holding minicamp at The Star in Frisco, Texas, but the start of training camp in Oxnard, California is just around the corner.

Training camps across the league will begin in mid-to-late-July, but exact dates have yet to be announced.

We do know, however, when the team will head out west.

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NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that the Cowboys will fly to Oxnard on Tuesday, July 23. The tentative plan is to hold the first training camp practice on Thursday, July 25.

Dallas opens its preseason just over two weeks later against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, August 11.

They will then make the short trip to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to take on the Raiders, before returning home to host the Los Angeles Chargers and presumably finish out training camp at The Star.

Of course, everyone will be watching whether the team can agree to a contract extension with star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, quarterback Dak Prescott, or both. Everyone will have their fingers crossed.

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