How can I make sure the transition to adulthood goes smoothly: Transportation Action Plan

Action Plans > How can I make sure the transition to adulthood goes smoothly: Transportation Action Plan

Transportation Action Plan

Transportation is a key barrier to employment and community participation for many individuals with disabilities. Accessible transportation options, like paratransit and public transit, can help break down these barriers and offer a gateway to opportunity and adventure in adulthood.

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Acronym Key: EIPD = Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities

Finding ways to get around

Explore Work Together NC’s library of transportation options and services.

Approximate Age: As early as possible and ongoing | Who can help: Individual and Family

Resources: WTNC transportation service library

Review Work Together NC’s guide to transportation options for people with IDD in NC.

Approximate Age: As early as possible and ongoing | Who can help: Individual and Family, School/IEP Team

Resources: WTNC’s guide to transportation services, programs, and solutions

Practice community safety skills (i.e., identifying signs, using crosswalks, being aware, etc.).

Approximate Age: As early as possible and ongoing | Who can help: Individual and Family, School/IEP Team

Resources: Courses for parents to teach community safety skills Community signs

Practice using Google Maps or other map apps.

Approximate Age: Middle school and ongoing | Who can help:

Resources: Google Maps

Explore/practice transportation options (public, paratransit, uber/lyft). Consider factors such as cost, safety, and level of support needed.

Approximate Age: As early as possible and ongoing | Who can help: Individual and Family, School/IEP Team, Community agencies, EIPD Counselor

Resources: Paratransit FAQ

Obtain driver’s training and license, if appropriate.

Approximate Age: 15 or later | Who can help: Individual, Family, and Community Agencies

Resources: Official NCDMV: Online Services

Ask your EIPD counselor about funding for a driver assessment and training.

Approximate Age: 15 or later | Who can help: Individual, Family, EIPD Counselor

Ask about including transportation goals in transition plan portion of IEP.

Approximate Age: High school | Who can help: Individual and Family, School/IEP Team

Using public or paratransit

If interested in public transit, download apps for your local area.

Approximate Age: As early as possible and ongoing | Who can help: Individual with help of others

Create a personal transportation plan, including your chosen mode(s) of transportation and any “Plan B”/back up plan options.

Approximate Age: As early as possible and ongoing | Who can help: Individual and Family

If appropriate, apply for paratransit.

Approximate Age: 15 | Who can help: Individual and Family with support from School/IEP Team/Transition Facilitator and Community Agencies

Resources: Your rights and responsibilities for paratransit

Utilize the toolkits and instructional videos in the transportation section Work Together NC’s resource library.

Approximate Age: Starting at age 15 | Who can help: Individual, Family, and School

Resources: Transportation resources Transportation Toolkit

Seek out public or paratransit training, ideally through a peer mentorship model. The transportation section of Work Together NC’s service library lists several transit training programs designed for people with IDD.

Approximate Age: 16 | Who can help: Individual, Family, Community Agencies

Resources: WTNC transportation service library

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Disclaimer: These action plans are for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be comprehensive, and should not be taken as legal advice. Services and programs mentioned may vary by county. Please consult with professionals with expertise in this topic area for guidance specific to you, your family or student/client’s situation. The “approximate age” listed with each item is a general recommendation for when to get started on an action item; however, everyone has a different timeline and for many of the items, it’s never too late to take action! Have a suggested correction or addition to this checklist? Email worktogethernc@med.unc.edu.