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Travel Training

Also known as: Mobility Training, Independent Travel Training

Structured instruction that teaches people with disabilities how to travel independently and safely using public transportation or walking routes. Travel training typically involves repeated practice of specific routes, learning to recognize landmarks, understanding timetables, handling unexpected situations, and using mobility aids or apps. For people with intellectual disabilities, training is often conducted by parents, caregivers, or specialized instructors over multiple sessions.

Category: mobility · training · independent living

Related: Wayfinding · Independent Living · Orientation and Mobility

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