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Independent, safe travel is a cornerstone community skill, with benefits that are well documented and easily articulated. In addition to the cost savings, it enables the individual to broaden his or her involvement within the community in numerous ways. The flexibility of independent travel helps a person seek more productive employment and take advantage of independent living situations. It also allows for greater ease with which to engage in social activities. Traveling independently allows a person to make use of recreational and educational resources available in the community. Finally, independent travel frequently results in a significant improvement in self-esteem that can become an important steppingstone to integrating new skills and trying new activities. |
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The Westchester County Travel
Training Program was designed to teach people with developmental
disabilities who have the motivation to learn to travel independently, to
use the Bee Line public transportation system. Training is on a one to one
basis and is specifically designed for each individual using a four-phase
plan. This approach consists of modeling, prompting, fading and shadowing
techniques. The Travel Training Program is a safe, efficient, cost effective
alternative to the Para Transit system. It is a free program sponsored by
the Westchester County Office for the Disabled and Department of
Transportation. |
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