ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY USING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS BROUGHT TO YOU BY MICHELLE, LAURA AND CARLA

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Provides independence Provides people with visual impairments opportunities to access: -employment -services -leisure and recreation -other places which are essential for every day living.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Urban Bus Service Local service Limited stop service Rapid transit Rail Service Light rail Commuter rail Rapid rail Para-Transit Door to door service Curb to curb service Taxi Service Limousine Service Air Travel Over the Road Bus Service Less likely More likely

COMPONENTS OF TRANSIT TRIPS 1.Understanding the system 2.Accessing the correct vehicle 3.Entering a vehicle 4.Traveling in a vehicle 5.Exiting a vehicle 6.Exiting the stop or station

BARRIERS TO TRANSPORTATION Route, timetable, fare, and customer service brochures may only be available in print. Bus stop locations may not be clearly marked. Ticket vending machines that have only visible or touch screen operation controls. Safety or hazard signs and warnings that are only visibly displayed.

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND TRANSIT SYSTEMS Introduce transit systems long before they need to do it on their own A public transportation goal can be placed on their IEP Familiarizing the student with transit vehicles Public Transportation

ROLE OF THE O&M SPECIALIST Teach students how to use different forms of public transportation Provide a plan for emergency situations Keep up to date regarding local transit systems and technology Aware of the unique needs of their students

BUS TRAVEL CHARACTERISTICS Types of bus service include local service, express service, limited-stop service and bus rapid transit Bus stops are generally designated by signs, benches, shelters or a combination Transfer points can be crowded and noisy with multiple buses arriving at the same time. Bus fare may be discounted or free, contact the local CNIB as every province is different.

TECHNOLOGY AND BUS TRAVEL Personal GPS devices can be used Automatic Vehicle Location system (AVL) SMART Bus in most major cities in Canada SMART bus

PERSONS WITH ADDITIONAL DISABILITIES There needs to be a positive relationship between all team members when teaching specific travel skills Will require intensive instruction and repetition.

JUST FOR FUN Bus Stop