Getting There Including Transportation In A Future Plan
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Getting There: Including Transportation in a Future Plan Robyn Bernardy, Directory of Travel Training for Medical Transportation Management Julie Dupree, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist II for Easter Seals Project Action
Easter Seals Transportation Group Multiple projects focusing on: Accessible transportation for people with disabilities Transportation for older adults Veterans transportation concerns School transition programs and travel skills for students Mobility management
ESPA Consulting Training Webinars Online Courses In-person workshops Questions about events Via phone – (844) 227-3772 Via e-mail – ESPAConsulting@easterseals.com Website– www.projectaction.com
Overview Importance of transportation resource planning Transportation Education Wayfinding Technologies Mobility Management
A Day in the Life Freedom in choice Independent living model philosophy and transportation We need safe, reliable and affordable transportation to access our world
The Power of Data Thirty-one percent (31%) of people with disabilities reportinsufficient transportation compared to 13 percent of the general population (AAPD, 2012) Fifty-percent (50%) of unemployed - barrier to employment. Lack of education or training, & lack of transportation (BLS, 2012). People with disabilities are 40 percent of 15 million in US who have difficulties getting the transportation they need (NCD, 2013). Individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save 9,798 annually (APTA, 2013).
Why does Transportation Continue to be a Barrier toward Community Success? Lack of knowledge and skills Individuals with disabilities and/or their families are fearful Teachers/Service Providers are fearful Lack of connections with public transportation Lack of transportation options Inconvenience of transportation options Cost of transportation
Potential Solutions Knowledge Gaps Transportation Education & Travel Instruction Fear Experience Instruction Peer-mentoring Service-learning Limited Connections Limited Services Mobility Management Forums Fairs Coordinated Transportation planning
Transportation Planning Strategies Engage families, students, community service providers, and – hold a transportation summit Invite students who use transit, businesses, Voc Rehab Conduct resource mapping of transportation resources & travel training services – shared services (church, school, business) Contribute to IEP goals around accessible transportation Invite transit professionals into events Offer students service learning opportunities involving transit and transportation Write articles and stories with transportation as a focus
Transportation Planning Strategies Field trips to transportation providers Embed transportation content into curriculum and instruction Integrate transportation content into professional development Understand travel instruction and its components Connect with transit organizations and mobility management systems
Public Transportation: Beyond Buses Fixed Route Transportation Shared Ride Service Bike Share Programs Volunteer Driver Programs Transportation Network Companies Taxi’s
Wayfinding Technologies Mobile Applications Focus on bringing universal and independent mobility to end user Often see in blind/low vision programs Excellent independent travel aide
Wayfinding Technologies Click and Go Maps - Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Silver Spring, MD Travel Mate – The Arc of Northern Virginia
Case Study: Alexander
What is Travel Training? Travel training is the “professional activity of teaching individuals how to access their environment and their community and use public transportation independently.” -Association of Transit Instruction
Benefits of Travel Training Individual increases their independence Family obtains another mode of transportation Public transit agency increases their ridership Community gains a member
Types of Travel Training One-on-one travel training Individualized Route-specific Not time-limited Group travel training
Travel Training Process Assessment Trip planning preparation Travel training!! Travel training completion Follow-up
Process Details: Trip Planning Route and scout Creating tools that will help the learning process Green Line Fort Totten Georgia AvePetworth Columbia Heights U Street Shaw-Howard U Mt. Vernon Square Gallery Place Archives L’Enfant Plaza
Process Details Person-centered Continual assessment of skills Thorough documentation of progress Updates provided throughout, as needed Travel training is not time limited
Barriers I don’t think they can do it. I’d rather just drive them where they need to go. Aren’t buses dirty? Are buses safe?
Where Can I Find Travel Training? Public transit agencies Center for Independent Living Non-profits Schools
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