Autism NOW Webinar April 30, 2013

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Transportation Options for Individualswith intellectual and Developmental

Disabilities

Amy Goodman, Autism NOWKrystian Boreyko, Easter Seals Project ACTION


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PresentersProfile

Amy Goodman, MA

Co-Director of Autism NOW

The Arc

1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200Washington, DC 20006

202-600-3489

[email protected]

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The Air Carrier Access Act

Prohibits discrimination on the basis ofdisability in air travel and requires aircarriers to accommodate the needs of

individuals with disabilities.


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The Air Carrier Access Act (cont.)

Passed by Congress 1986 Covers all disabilities, including broken bones

Cannot refuse a passenger because of disability

Must provide any information given to others


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The Air Carrier Access Act (Cont.)

Cannot require proof of disability

Do not generally require travel withanother person as a condition to fly

Air carriers cannot charge for providingfacilities, equipment, or services

Airports must be accessible and usable forall individuals


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Provides assistance with:

Moving to and from seats

Enplaning and deplaning

Preparation for eating Use of wheelchair if needed

Stowing, retrieving carry-on items

Access to information of importance

The Air Carrier Access Act (Cont.)


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Does not assist with: Cannot lift or carry an individual

Cannot feed an individual

Using the restroom

Cannot help with elimination functions or

any medical services

The Air Carrier Access Act


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Tips for Air Travel

Plan Ahead Be Assertive

Research Airlines

Navigating Airport Security

Utilize airline assistance hotlines

Know your rights as a passenger


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Transportation Security Administration

(TSA)

Procedures for screening and checkpoints

Information related to disability

TSAs Notification Card to help communicate discretely.

All passengers regardless of medical condition ordisability must be screened

Depending on disability or medical condition thescreening may be different


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Acceptable Items on an Airplane Casts

Crutches Wheelchairs

Support Braces

Service Animals

Ostomy supplies

Canes

Walkers

Scooters

Hearing Aids

Slate and stylus

Coclear Implants

Any other disability

related equipment and

associated supplies

Orthopedic shoes

Prosthetic devices Support appliances

Baby apnea monitors

Augmentation devices

Exterior medical devices

Assistive/adaptive equipment

CPAP machines and respirators

Braille note takers

Tools for prosthetic devices

Personal supplemental oxygen

concentrators

Medications and associated supplies

Tools for wheelchair

disassembly/reassembly All diabetes related medication,

equipment, and supplies


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(TSA)

All items must be screened or visually inspected

Including wheelchairs and scooters

Types of screenings:

o Metal detectoro Advanced imaging technology

o Pat down screening

o TSAs notification card


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(TSA)

The type of screening you use will depend on yourdisability or medical condition

Discuss the options with TSA prior to the screening tochoose the appropriate one

Be patient

Be honest

Know your rights


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(TSA) TSA Cares: Help Line- Call 3 days prior to

travel 1-855-787-2227

Hours of Operationo Monday-Friday 8am-11pm EST

o Holidays 9am-8pm EST

E-mail: [email protected]


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Touching Individuals with Autism and other

Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Appropriate or

Inappropriate?


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Touching Individuals with Autism and other

Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Ask first

Use firm pressure when touching someone

Explain what you are doing and why you doing it.

Never use light touch

Only touch necessary places


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Tactile Defensiveness

Touching can be a problem for individuals withdisabilities.

The reason: tactile defensiveness

Body and brain use flight or fight response

Individual may hit if touched the wrong way It is not their fault, they may not understand why they

did it


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Tactile Defensiveness

Sensory Issues

Different reactions to sensations

Dont be alarmed or frightened

Touch in a non-intrusive way Only touch if absolutely necessary

Minimize touching body unless individual is okay withit.


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Obtaining a Drivers License

Against law- not to report Procedure-exactly the same

Medical form


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Obtaining a Drivers License

What to bring with you: Medical form

o filled out and signed by doctor Birth Certificate

o Original copyo

Courthouse not hospitalo Proof of identity

Social Security Card

o Legally given nameo Social security number

Proof of Residencyo two formso i.e. voter registration card, bank statement


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Drivers License- How to acquire?

Fill out application and medical form Go to Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Take required information

Take up to desk and get number

Wait turn

Take written exam

Take eye exam


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Drivers License- How to acquire (cont.)

Take picture Pay fees

For more information contact local DMV

In person

On phone

On-line


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Adapting Motor Vehicles

Evaluate your needs Select the right vehicle

Choose qualified dealer to modify the vehicle


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Evaluating your Needs

Driver Rehabilitation Specialistso Evaluation includes

Vision

Muscle strength

Coordination Reaction Time

Judgment and decision making skills

Ability to drive with the equipment

Insurance Company may pay


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Selecting the right vehicle

Collaboration: you, evaluator, and modification dealer

You: purchase or lease vehicle

Vehicle modification dealer: properly modifying thevehicle


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Choose qualified dealer to modify the

vehicle

State Agencies specify dealer you must use- forreimbursement purposes

Phone inquiry-ask questions

Credentials, experience, and references

Visit dealer-ask questions

Specific questions: Cost, payment, how long, etc.


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Auto Insurance for Individuals with

Disabilities

Illegal for an insurance company to charge higherpremiums solely on the basis of a disability

ADA- prohibits insurance companies from increasing

auto insurance rates for disabled individuals withoutany due cause

Diabetes, epilepsy, and certain heart conditions


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Auto Insurance for Individuals with

Disabilities

Anyone can get auto insurance providing you have a carand a valid drivers license

Be upfront about disability

Provide any documentation to get best rate possible Some disabilities may require additional coverage


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Disability Plates and Permits

Qualifying disabilities

Portable oxygen

Legal blindness

One leg or no legs

Inability to walk 200ft

Neuro-muscular dysfunction

Class III or IV cardiac conditions

Arthritic, neurological or orthopedic conditions

Lung disease

Physical or mental impairments which are equal indegree of disability


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Proof of disability

Need doctor to fill out the forms for you(MD,DO,DPM, OD)

Application for License Plates and Parking Permits

for People with Severe Disabilities

Available at DMV, call center, or internet

Doctors statement less than 1yr old

Doctors Letterhead

Doctors licensing state, number and signature arerequired


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License Plates: International Symbol Passenger cars

Motorcycles

Vans

Pick ups not for commercial use

Only issued for a vehicle registered in the name ofperson who has the disability

May only have one set of plates


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Person with disability must be travelling in the car inorder to use handicapped parking spaces

Never park in access aisle or striped area next to areserved space

Remember you are not exempt from parking regulationsor fees

If you move to a new state, you must start over withyour proof of disability


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Driver Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Assessment and Training Services

Teens, Seniors, and individuals with disabilities

Check with local VOC REHAB for specifics

o Each one may have slightly different requirements


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Tax Relief Scheme for Vehicles

Vehicle must be modified for a specific disability toqualify

Individual must have a severe and permanent medicalcondition or disability in that they cannot use the lower

half of their body

Need to have a Primary medical Certificate to qualify


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Tax Relief Scheme for Vehicles

Vehicles that are relieved of taxes must be usedprimarily for the transportation of a qualifying personwith a disability

Three ways to apply:

o Driver with a disabilityo Passenger with a disability

o Family members


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Car Share

Car Sharing is a service that provides 24/7 self-serveaccess to a network of vehicles stationed around yourcity, which can be reserved by the hour or day viasmart phone, internet and call centers.

Use and return it when you trip is over

Cities: Washington DC (Zip Car), Austin (Car2Go),Boston (ICar),Los Angeles (LAXcarshare),Oklahoma City(Time Car), New York City (Mint), and other countriesas well.

For more info: refer to the handout that will be e-mailed to you.


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Bike Share

Bicycles that you share by reserving them by the hour($1.50 and up), day ($5-$10), or year ($60-$75).

For reservations: visit kiosk, use credit card, punch incode, remove bike, ride and return

Cities: Boston, Denver, Miami Beach, Minneapolis, andWashington DC

For more info: refer to handout that will be e-mailed toyou.


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References

www.southwestada.org www.tsa.gov

www.mhtsa.gov

www.transportation.wv.gov

www.dmv.ny.gov

www.compuquotes.com

www.couragecenter.org

www.revenue.ie

http://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/

http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshare.cfm?/bikeshare www.walkinginfo.org
http://www.southwestada.org/http://www.tsa.gov/http://www.mhtsa.gov/http://www.transportation.wv.gov/http://www.dmv.ny.gov/http://www.compuquotes.com/http://www.couragecenter.org/http://www.revenue.ie/http://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshare.cfm?/bikesharehttp://www.walkinginfo.org/http://www.walkinginfo.org/http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshare.cfm?/bikesharehttp://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/http://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/http://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/http://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/http://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/http://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/http://www.carsharing.org/about/what-is-car-sharing/http://www.revenue.ie/http://www.couragecenter.org/http://www.compuquotes.com/http://www.dmv.ny.gov/http://www.transportation.wv.gov/http://www.mhtsa.gov/http://www.tsa.gov/http://www.southwestada.org/


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WWW.PROJECTACTION.ORG

Transportation Options and Accommodations

for Individuals with Disabilities

Krystian BoreykoTraining and Technical Assistance Specialist

Easter Seals Project ACTION

April 30, 2013


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Meet the Presenter

Krystian Boreyko

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Multiple projects focusing on:

Accessible transportation for people withdisabilities

Transportation for older adults

Veterans transportation concerns

School transition programs and travel skillsfor students

Mobility management

Easter Seals Transportation Group


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Funded by the U.S. Department of

Transportation, Federal Transit Administration

Housed within Easter Seals Office of PublicAffairs Since 1988

Easter Seals Project ACTION


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To promote universal access to transportation for

people with disabilities under federal law and

beyond by partnering with transportation providers,people with disabilities and others through the

provision of training, technical assistance, applied

research, outreach and communication.

Our Mission


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Session Outline Overview of ADA regulations for transportation

Available transportation options including:

Buses Paratransit

Trains and Subways

Taxis

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ADA Basics The ADA is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination

against persons with disabilities

Regulations pertaining to transportation intended tocreate an equal travel environment

Requirement to make reasonable modification to

policies and procedures


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ADA Regulatory and Enforcement Authority

US DOJ

Title II public entities

Title III places of public accommodation and

commercial facilities US DOT

Title II Part B public transportation

Private transportation taxicabs and motor

coaches Transit facilities


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Stop Announcements1. At transfer points with other fixed routes

2. At other major intersections and destination points

3. At intervals along a route sufficient to permit

individuals with visual disabilities to be oriented to

their location

4. At the request of a person with a disability

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Route Identification If a stop is served by more than one route, operator

must make sure a route identification announcement

is made at the stop for waiting passengers

Operators must know the other routes well enough to

provide travel instructions

Announcement must be loud enough for individuals

to hear clearly

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Service Animals No national certification process for identifying

service animals

Transportation providers can not ask for:

A certificate

Identification card

Note from a physician

The animal to wear a vest or other identifying gear

No limitation on the type of animal


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Determining Service Animal Status A transportation provider can ask:

Is that a service animal?

Is that a pet?

What tasks does the animal perform?

Must rely on the answer provided by the customer

Can not ask for a demonstration


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Finer points of regulation No limit to the number of animals a person uses

One in training

Performing different tasks

Fear, allergies, other objections not a reason to deny

service

For the driver

For other passengers Handler must always be in control of the animal


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If There is a Problem Speak to the person handling the animal

Explain the problem

Allow the person to take action Follow policies regarding what to do when disruption

occurs on the vehicle


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Regulations on Mobility Devices The term common wheelchair has been removed

from the regulatory language

Originally intended as operational use of design

concept

In practice, was used to exclude customers using

mobility aids that didnt meet the definition

Court found that this was legal given the DOTlanguage on common wheelchairs


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New Regulatory LanguageTransit providers must carry a wheelchair and occupant

If the lift (or ramp) and vehicle can physicallyaccommodate them

Unless doing so is inconsistent with legitimatesafety requirements


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Lifts, Ramps, and Securement Areas Lifts are for the use of anyone who asks for them.

Need not be a person using a wheelchair.

Securement spaces for the use of passengers in

wheelchairs

ADA requires securement be available. Transit

agencies can have a policy on use.

If your agency has a policy requiring securement but

equipment is unable to secure the mobility device,

you are still required to transport the individual.

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Amendments for Rail Rail station requirements apply only to new or altered

commuter, intercity and high-speed station platforms

No retrofitting is required Where no track through station is shared with freight,

full-length level-entry boarding is required


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Methods to Achieve Performance Standard

Full-length level-entry boarding

Car-borne lifts

Station-based lifts Mini-high platforms


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ADA Resources

Federal Transit Administration

http://fta.dot.gov/ADA
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Resources

U.S. Access Board

http://www.access-board.gov
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MOBILITY OPTIONS

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Public Transportation Services

Fixed Route

Demand Response

Motorcoach ADA Complementary Paratransit

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How to Ride

Trip planning

Visit your local transit providers website

Level of service depends on population size

Take advantage of customer service line

Online resources

Google transit directions

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Accessibility for Fixed Route External vehicle signs Bike racks

Steps, lifts, ramps, kneeling system

Wheelchair boarding and deboarding processes

Fare box

Internal vehicle signs

Alternative format signs

Stop request signals

Priority seating area

Mobility aid securement system Securement locations and processes

Public Announcement (PA) system

Security equipment and processes

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Demand-Response

Popular in more rural areas

Rides are reserved ahead of time

Smaller vehicles Often does not have designated stops

Origin to destination service

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Motorcoach Service

Larger vehicles

Travel longer distances

Wheelchair Lift located in rear of vehicle

On trip longer than 3 hours, drivers must provide acomfort stop on request if the coach has an

inaccessible restroom

Operators providing interline service to customersusing mobility devices are required to contact all

subsequent carriers so that each one is prepared to

provide accessible service for the customer at

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DOT Definition of Large and Small

Operators

Determined by annual revenue

Large operator has gross annual transportationrevenue equal to or exceeding $9.3 million

Small operator has a gross annual transportation

revenue less than $9.3 million

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Accessibility of Fleet

Large operators are expected to have accessible

fleets

Replace inaccessible buses as they go out of service

Most should be close to 100% accessible by now

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Accessibility of Fleets (cont.)

Small operators may request customers to give 48

hours notice if an accessible vehicle is needed

If the request is not made in advance, provider is still

required to make a good faith effort to provide an

accessible vehicle

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ADA Complementary Paratransit

Paratransit as a complement to fixed route service

Each public entity operating a fixed route systemshall provide paratransit or other special service to

individuals with disabilities that is comparable tothe level of service provided to individuals withoutdisabilities who use the fixed route system. 37.121 (a).

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Where Paratransit Goes

Service must be comparable to fixed route service

Must service within mile of the fixed route

For rail or bus stations, service must be within a mile radius round the station

If an eligible rider resides outside service area, s/he

can travel into service area and then use the service

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Eligibility for Paratransit Services

Three categories of eligibility:

Category 1: includes persons with disabilities that

are unable to use accessible fixed route service


have the ability to use the accessible fixed route

services, but the service available is not accessible


are unable to travel to or from a station or a bus stop

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Types of Eligibility

Unconditional: Not reasonable for individual to use

fixed-route services for any trips under all conditions

Conditional: Individual is able to use fixed-route

services under certain conditions

Temporary: For an individual whose disability is

temporary or functional abilities are expected to

change

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Scope of Paratransit Service

Trips are origin-to-destination

Systems can have a basic level of service Curb-to-curb

Door-to-door No specified trip type: can be medical, work, recreation,

etc.

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Trains/Subways

Heavy Rail

Light Rail

Passenger Rail

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Accessibility

Level boarding

Tactile strips along platform edge at key stations

Area in rail vehicle for mobility device Stop announcements

Stations made accessible with elevators

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Taxis

Must offer same level of customer service

Drivers provide assistance upon request (not

including lifting the passenger)

Must transport customers in mobility devices

Must transport service animals

Cannot charge additional fees

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Important Note

Passenger can request assistance from theoperator on any mode

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Learning to Ride

Travel Training:

Learning to ride public transportationindependently

Contact ESPA for more information on traveltraining services in your area

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Different Levels of Travel Training

Transit Orientation

Group or individual activity which explains thetransportation systems

Options and services available

Use of maps and schedules;

Paying fare;

Use of mobility devices while boarding, riding and exiting

Other vehicular features

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Levels of Travel Training (cont.)

Familiarization

Individual or small group trip activity to demonstrate theuse of transportation systems;

A travel trainer accompanying experienced traveler(s) ona new mode of transportation or route.

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Travel Training for an Experienced Traveler

One-to-one short-term instruction

Provided to an individual who has previously traveledindependently

Provided to individual who needs additional training orsupport to use

A different mode of travel

A different route

Mode of transit Travel to a new destination

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Travel Training for a New Traveler

One-to-one comprehensive, specially designed instructionin the skills and behaviors necessary for independenttravel on public transportation

Provided to an individual who does not have independenttravel concepts or skills to go from point of origin of trip todestination and back

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Thank you!

Krystian Boreyko

800-659-6428

www.projectaction.org

[email protected]

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