Biking

What to expect.

Public transit can pose challenges for autistic individuals due to sensory sensitivities, anxiety, and the need for predictability. Tools like noise-canceling headphones, visual aids, and transit apps can help manage these difficulties. Rehearsing routes, using social stories, and support systems like travel training or companions enhance confidence. With improved accessibility and understanding, public transit can become a viable option for many autistic individuals. Building awareness among transit providers and passengers is key to creating a more inclusive environment.

Are you ready to use public transit?

Can you tolerate rides from unfamiliar people to unfamiliar places?

Can you sit or stand without being disruptive, such as spinning or shouting?

Can you plan a route to a specified destination?

What mobility options are you

ready for?

Not sure if you are ready to be independently mobile? Click the link below to take the independent mobility assessment. This quick questionnaire will give you more information about what mobility option might be best for you and what skills you need for each.

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