Keyword Details: Travel Training for Older Adults/People With Disabilities
Programs that provide comprehensive, intensive instruction that is designed to teach older adults and/or individuals with disabilities how to travel independently and safely using accessible public transportation. Skills include crossing streets safely with and without traffic signals, boarding the correct bus or subway, recognizing and disembarking at the correct destination, following directions, recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations and obstacles, dealing appropriately with strangers, handling unexpected situations such as re-routed buses or subways or getting lost, maintaining appropriate behavior, using specialized equipment and/or devices, and recognizing the need for assistance and requesting help from appropriate sources.
Programs related to Travel Training for Older Adults/People With Disabilities
Mobility Manager- ADRC
The ADRC's Mobility Manager helps people understand their transportation options.
The Mobility Manager can help with:
- One on one and group travel training
- Route planning
- Complaints or concerns
- Non Emergency Transportation advocacy
- Education
SD,Transportation
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