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Program Overview
The Transit Training Program, offered by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, is designed for individuals ages 18 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including autism. Recognizing that public transit can be a sensory-rich and challenging experience, the program provides individualized, supportive coaching to help participants master public transportation navigation. This vital life skill fosters autonomy, enabling access to employment, education, social activities, and community services.
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Eligibility: Individuals ages 18 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including autism.
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Approach: Person-centred, individualized coaching that addresses sensory needs and builds confidence for safe, independent community mobility.
Core Components & Skills Taught
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Route Planning & Schedules: Teaching participants how to read transit schedules, map out routes, and navigate transit networks.
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Payment & Safe Boarding: Practicing fare payment methods and learning how to board, ride, and exit vehicles safely.
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Sensory Management: Tailored strategies to help Autistic individuals manage the sensory-rich environments of buses, subways, and trains.
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Confidence & Community Access: Building self-reliance to support lifelong independence and successful transition into adulthood.
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