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.

To create a custom action plan, select the items below that are relevant to you or someone you support. Upon submission, you will see a summary of your items, which is your personalized action plan. This form will not be saved, however you will be able to print the summary, and if you provided an optional email address, the results will be emailed to you immediately.

Acronym Key: VR = Vocational Rehabilitation

Finding ways to get around

Explore Work Together NC’s database of transportation options and services

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

Resources: Transportation Services

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, family, and school

Practice using Google Maps or other map apps

Approximate Age: As early as possible and ongoing | Who can help: Individual, family, and school

Obtain driver’s training and license, if appropriate.

Approximate Age: 15 or later | Who can help: Individual, family, and community agencies

Explore/practice other 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 with help of others

Resources: Paratransit: FAQ

Ask about including transportation goals in transition plan portion of IEP

Approximate Age: High school | Who can help: Individual and family

Ask your Vocational Rehabilitation counselor about funding for a driver assessment and training

Approximate Age: 15 or later | Who can help: Individual, family, VR counselor

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 contingencies (have a plan B/backup plan – plainer language than saying contingencies)

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, family with support from school/transition facilitator and community agencies

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: Transportation Services

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

Approximate Age: 15 | Who can help: Individual, family, and school

Resources: Transportation Resources Transportation Toolkit

Additional Items

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Disclaimer: This checklist is 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. Have a suggested correction or addition to this checklist? Email worktogethernc@med.unc.edu.