Introduction to Travel Training Course Information
Module 1 – Travel Training Assessment Process
Learner Objectives for Module 1
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of travel training assessment processes
• Identify the basic skills needed by trainees interested in traveling independently
• Practice respectful methods for collecting information
Module 1 Highlights
• Trainees must have basic skills prior to enrolling in a travel training program
• Assessments should be based on the trainee’s travel goal, skills and needs
• The assessment process must be respectful, trainee-centered and include the
trainee’s perspective
• While an organization may have an assessment form, process and policy,
practices must reflect the skills and needs of the trainee
Module 2 – Trip Planning
Learner Objectives for Module 2
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of trip planning tools and methods
• Understand that accessibility issues relate to both the path of travel and vehicles
• Learn how to find and advocate for accessible trip planning resources
• Gain experience in trip planning
Module 2 Highlights
• Every aspect of a trip should be carefully considered prior to beginning the
journey
• Many trip planning tools exist – use them when needed or develop other tools to
assist the trainee
• Design procedures to address emergencies – practice them repeatedly
• Make sure to document and record everything – planning minimizes guesswork
and supports accountability
Module 3 – Assessing the Path of Travel
Learner Objectives for Module 3
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of the natural and
built environment
• Become familiar with facilities, amenities, accessible features, and aspects of
built environments
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of path of travel assessments
• Identify methods for evaluating a trainee’s path of travel skills
• Identify strategies for selecting the best route based on a path of travel
assessment
Module 3 Highlights
• Natural and built environmental issues affect travelers
• Evaluating trainee path of travel skills lead to selecting the best route and
minimizing potential challenges
• The best route is grounded in a path of travel assessment, the trainee’s skills and
consideration of concerns/issues raised by others
• Best routes are critical to successful travel training
Module 4 – Task Analysis
Learner Objectives for Module 4
• Demonstrate the ability to break down a task into the smallest components
necessary for the student
• Judge what level of detail is right for each student
• Analyze effectiveness and make adjustments
Module 4 Highlights
• The purpose of a task analysis is to break down a task into steps that the student
can learn
• The analysis will be different for each student
• The best analysis is the one that works!
Module 5 – Street Crossing
Learner Objectives for Module 5
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of street crossing safety
• Design and implement a travel instruction plan to teach a trainee:
– Where to cross the street
– When to cross the street
– How to cross the street
• Demonstrate methods for teaching a trainee about decision-making points
Module 5 Highlights
• Teaching trainees how to cross the street is a complex task worthy of our
heightened attention
• The position of the travel trainer is very important when teaching street crossings
• A trainee’s skills and limitations must be addressed when developing a travel
instruction plan
• Travel trainers and trainees should understand state traffic laws, especially rightof-way laws
Module 6 – Riding the Bus
Learner Objectives for Module 6
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of vehicle features
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of boarding, riding and alighting vehicles
• Design and implement a travel instruction plan to teach a trainee:
o How to board a vehicle
o How to ride a vehicle
o How to identify landmark characteristics
o How to alight a vehicle
Module 6 Highlights
• Teaching a trainee to safely board, ride and alight vehicles is key to independent
travel
• Trainees who identify landmarks will decrease their risk of getting lost
• Developing a training strategy to develop and support social skills is a critical
travel training service
• Competent travel trainers know that addressing social and technical skills is
paramount to successful outcomes
Module 7 – Preparing for Unforeseen Incidents and Emergencies
Learner Objectives for Module 7
• Demonstrate an understanding of the range of unforeseen incidents and
emergencies trainees might face when traveling independently
• Discuss the role of the trainee and travel trainer in preparing for the range of
incidents and emergencies
• Discuss the importance of family, friend and caregiver involvement in emergency
preparedness
Module 7 Highlights
• Organizations should have protocols in place for travel trainers to follow
• Trainees should have written strategies to help them prepare for unforeseen
incidents
• When appropriate, families, friends and caregivers can help generate solutions
• Travel trainers should learn about insurance policies and consider what level of
coverage they desire