Creating independence, one ride at a time.

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Creating independence, one ride at a time. Travel Instruction Creating independence, one ride at a time.

BerkshireRides Mobility Management a program of BCAC Employment Transportation Community Fleet I/R Travel Instruction Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015

What is Travel Instruction? The focus of travel training is to teach individuals how to travel safely and independently in the community, using public transportation. The purpose of travel training is the provision of instructional services and supports to persons with disabilities, seniors, and other individuals who need assistance to use transportation independently. Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015

Who can benefit from TI? Seniors Persons with disabilities High school students Seniors Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015

What do we talk about in the classroom? Street crossing Interacting with strangers Being prepared for unexpected circumstances What to do if lost Self advocacy Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015

What’s next? Trip planning Rules to follow while on the bus Stranger Danger Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015

Riding the bus Using fare box Recognizing landmarks Seating Stop signal Safety Personal possessions Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015 Talk about exact change and Charlie Cards Landmarks are very important to TI, this allows you to judge where you are. Never use a specific “colored” item since that could change.

Sarah Jane B. Non Driver Husband Passed Isolation Volunteer Opportunity @ Elementary School Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015

Group Training - Council on Aging 1.5 hr classroom/system orientation 5 seniors/3 staff “Bus Buddies” Lunch Club NEXT UP - A Matter of Balance Partner with YMCA Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015

The possibilities are endless… Grocery Store Library Hairdresser Doctors Appointments Bank Visits to Family or Friends Mall Social Gatherings Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015

Jana Hunkler, M Ed, CCTM Program Manager, Transportation Division Berkshire Community Action Council jhunkler@bcacinc.org Berkshire Community Action Council Presentation for Massachusetts Older Driver Safety Summit 6/16/2015