Best Practices – Community
Submission date: 7/22/08
Submitted by: Robyn Tourlakis
Provider name: null
APD Area: 23
Practice: HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit) offers a free travel training program that gives step by step instructions for utilizing the bus systems, including reading the routes, the schedules, and using the bus independently. Individuals have a travel trainer that assists and individualizes the travel education based on needs.
Who Benefits? Group Home Residents
How? Individuals benefit as they are able to access free of charge training (813-623-5835 ext 1105 or 1240) which can enhance their ability to access their community without paid supports.