🧭 Independent Travel & Orientation *coming soon
- 1. 1.1 Understanding the Purpose of Independent Travel 00:00:00
- 2. 1.2 Recognizing the Benefits of Safe Mobility 00:00:00
- 3. 1.3 Personal Safety Awareness While Traveling 00:00:00
- 4. 1.4 Building Confidence to Travel Alone 00:00:00
- 5. 1.5 Preparing Mentally for Independent Journeys 00:00:00
- 6. 1.6 Identifying Safe Travel Environments 00:00:00
- 7. 1.7 Basic Travel Vocabulary and Key Terms 00:00:00
- 8. 1.8 How to Pack and Prepare Before Leaving Home 00:00:00
- 9. 1.9 Recognizing Potential Travel Risks 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 Emergency Preparedness Basics 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 Practicing Awareness of Surroundings 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 Communicating Travel Plans to Trusted People 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 Recognizing Safe vs. Unsafe Travel Choices 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 Developing a Daily Travel Readiness Routine 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 Building Independent Travel Goals 00:00:00
- 1. 2.1 Introduction to Maps and Symbols 00:00:00
- 2. 2.2 Understanding Street Names and Landmarks 00:00:00
- 3. 2.3 Using a Printed Map for Basic Travel 00:00:00
- 4. 2.4 Recognizing Common Road and Transit Signs 00:00:00
- 5. 2.5 Reading Directional Arrows and Color Codes 00:00:00
- 6. 2.6 Identifying Important Community Signs (Hospitals, Police, etc.) 00:00:00
- 7. 2.7 Introduction to GPS and Smartphone Navigation 00:00:00
- 8. 2.8 Using Google Maps or Similar Apps 00:00:00
- 9. 2.9 Recognizing Voice Navigation Commands 00:00:00
- 10. 2.10 Downloading Offline Maps for Emergencies 00:00:00
- 11. 2.11 Practicing Step-by-Step Route Following 00:00:00
- 12. 2.12 Comparing Paper Maps to Digital Tools 00:00:00
- 13. 2.13 Learning Bus and Train Route Maps 00:00:00
- 14. 2.14 Following Multi-Step Directions Independently 00:00:00
- 15. 2.15 Applying Map and Navigation Skills in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 1. 3.1 Identifying Starting and Destination Points 00:00:00
- 2. 3.2 Understanding Travel Distance and Time 00:00:00
- 3. 3.3 Choosing the Safest Routes 00:00:00
- 4. 3.4 Planning Routes for Work or School 00:00:00
- 5. 3.5 Planning Routes to Medical Appointments 00:00:00
- 6. 3.6 Considering Alternate Routes in Case of Delays 00:00:00
- 7. 3.7 Writing Down Directions Before Travel 00:00:00
- 8. 3.8 Using Apps to Plan Multi-Stop Routes 00:00:00
- 9. 3.9 Identifying Nearby Services Along Routes 00:00:00
- 10. 3.10 Practicing Route Planning for Grocery Shopping 00:00:00
- 11. 3.11 Creating a Personal Travel Notebook 00:00:00
- 12. 3.12 Estimating Travel Costs Beforehand 00:00:00
- 13. 3.13 Practicing Daily Route Planning Exercises 00:00:00
- 14. 3.14 Combining Walking and Transit Routes 00:00:00
- 15. 3.15 Evaluating Planned Routes for Safety 00:00:00
- 1. 4.1 Introduction to Public Transit Systems 00:00:00
- 2. 4.2 Reading Bus and Train Schedules 00:00:00
- 3. 4.3 Understanding Transit Tokens, Tickets, and Passes 00:00:00
- 4. 4.4 Practicing How to Pay for Transit 00:00:00
- 5. 4.5 Boarding and Exiting Safely 00:00:00
- 6. 4.6 Recognizing Transit Announcements and Alerts 00:00:00
- 7. 4.7 Learning Transit Rules and Expectations 00:00:00
- 8. 4.8 Choosing the Safest Seat on a Bus or Train 00:00:00
- 9. 4.9 Asking Drivers or Staff for Help 00:00:00
- 10. 4.10 Practicing Calmness During Delays 00:00:00
- 11. 4.11 Keeping Belongings Safe on Transit 00:00:00
- 12. 4.12 Using Transfers Between Routes 00:00:00
- 13. 4.13 Navigating Busy Transit Stations 00:00:00
- 14. 4.14 Planning Transit Travel During Rush Hour 00:00:00
- 15. 4.15 Building Confidence Through Practice Rides 00:00:00
- 1. 5.1 Understanding Sidewalk and Crosswalk Rules 00:00:00
- 2. 5.2 Recognizing Pedestrian Signals and Lights 00:00:00
- 3. 5.3 Looking Both Ways Before Crossing 00:00:00
- 4. 5.4 Crossing at Marked Crosswalks Only 00:00:00
- 5. 5.5 Understanding Right-of-Way Rules 00:00:00
- 6. 5.6 Recognizing and Avoiding Unsafe Shortcuts 00:00:00
- 7. 5.7 Staying Visible to Drivers at Night 00:00:00
- 8. 5.8 Identifying Safe Waiting Areas at Crossings 00:00:00
- 9. 5.9 Listening for Oncoming Traffic Sounds 00:00:00
- 10. 5.10 Practicing Group vs. Solo Crossing Skills 00:00:00
- 11. 5.11 Crossing at Intersections with Confidence 00:00:00
- 12. 5.12 Practicing Patience While Waiting to Cross 00:00:00
- 13. 5.13 Handling Crossings Without Traffic Lights 00:00:00
- 14. 5.14 Recognizing Distracted Driver Risks 00:00:00
- 15. 5.15 Practicing Daily Pedestrian Safety Habits 00:00:00
- 1. 6.1 Introduction to Polite Travel Etiquette 00:00:00
- 2. 6.2 Greeting Drivers and Staff Respectfully 00:00:00
- 3. 6.3 Asking for Directions Clearly 00:00:00
- 4. 6.4 Using Simple and Polite Language 00:00:00
- 5. 6.5 Respecting Other Riders’ Space 00:00:00
- 6. 6.6 Following Transit Rules and Policies 00:00:00
- 7. 6.7 Speaking Up When Assistance Is Needed 00:00:00
- 8. 6.8 Expressing Gratitude for Help Received 00:00:00
- 9. 6.9 Handling Conflicts With Politeness 00:00:00
- 10. 6.10 Reporting Unsafe or Inappropriate Behavior 00:00:00
- 11. 6.11 Communicating With Ride-Share Drivers 00:00:00
- 12. 6.12 Giving Clear Directions to Drivers 00:00:00
- 13. 6.13 Asking for Clarification Without Fear 00:00:00
- 14. 6.14 Using Nonverbal Cues for Polite Travel 00:00:00
- 15. 6.15 Practicing Real-Life Etiquette Scenarios 00:00:00
- 1. 7.1 Staying Calm When Lost or Confused 00:00:00
- 2. 7.2 Identifying Your Current Location 00:00:00
- 3. 7.3 Calling a Trusted Person for Support 00:00:00
- 4. 7.4 Using Phone Apps to Recalculate Routes 00:00:00
- 5. 7.5 Asking Transit Staff for Assistance 00:00:00
- 6. 7.6 Recognizing Safe Places to Wait for Help 00:00:00
- 7. 7.7 Handling Missed Buses or Trains 00:00:00
- 8. 7.8 Identifying Alternate Routes Quickly 00:00:00
- 9. 7.9 Problem-Solving During Bad Weather Travel 00:00:00
- 10. 7.10 Responding to Sudden Transit Closures 00:00:00
- 11. 7.11 Knowing Emergency Contact Numbers 00:00:00
- 12. 7.12 Using Nearby Landmarks to Reorient 00:00:00
- 13. 7.13 Practicing Role-Play Problem-Solving 00:00:00
- 14. 7.14 Developing a Personal Backup Plan 00:00:00
- 15. 7.15 Building Confidence in Handling Travel Problems 00:00:00
- 1. 8.1 Introduction to Time and Money Budgeting 00:00:00
- 2. 8.2 Estimating Transit Costs for Daily Trips 00:00:00
- 3. 8.3 Using Transit Passes for Savings 00:00:00
- 4. 8.4 Planning for Unexpected Extra Costs 00:00:00
- 5. 8.5 Comparing Walking vs. Transit Costs 00:00:00
- 6. 8.6 Understanding Ride-Share Pricing 00:00:00
- 7. 8.7 Keeping Spare Cash for Emergencies 00:00:00
- 8. 8.8 Setting a Weekly Travel Budget 00:00:00
- 9. 8.9 Using Apps to Track Travel Spending 00:00:00
- 10. 8.10 Planning Time for Transit Transfers 00:00:00
- 11. 8.11 Avoiding Last-Minute Rush Travel 00:00:00
- 12. 8.12 Practicing Punctuality in Daily Travel 00:00:00
- 13. 8.13 Estimating Time for Work or School Travel 00:00:00
- 14. 8.14 Using Calendars to Track Travel Plans 00:00:00
- 15. 8.15 Building a Long-Term Travel Budget Plan 00:00:00
- 1. 9.1 Identifying Key Community Resources 00:00:00
- 2. 9.2 Finding Hospitals, Police, and Fire Stations 00:00:00
- 3. 9.3 Locating Food Pantries and Public Services 00:00:00
- 4. 9.4 Using Libraries as Community Resource Hubs 00:00:00
- 5. 9.5 Recognizing Safe Community Gathering Spaces 00:00:00
- 6. 9.6 Locating Affordable Grocery Stores 00:00:00
- 7. 9.7 Using Parks and Recreational Spaces Safely 00:00:00
- 8. 9.8 Accessing Disability or Mobility Services 00:00:00
- 9. 9.9 Identifying Safe Housing and Shelter Resources 00:00:00
- 10. 9.10 Using Government Buildings for Assistance 00:00:00
- 11. 9.11 Recognizing Dangerous or Unsafe Areas 00:00:00
- 12. 9.12 Mapping Out Community Resource Routes 00:00:00
- 13. 9.13 Asking for Help at Resource Centers 00:00:00
- 14. 9.14 Practicing Safe Exploration of New Areas 00:00:00
- 15. 9.15 Building a Personal Community Resource List 00:00:00
- 1. 10.1 Tracking Progress in Independent Travel Skills 00:00:00
- 2. 10.2 Recognizing Growth in Confidence and Safety 00:00:00
- 3. 10.3 Setting Personal Mobility Goals 00:00:00
- 4. 10.4 Practicing Advanced Route Planning 00:00:00
- 5. 10.5 Expanding Travel Distance Gradually 00:00:00
- 6. 10.6 Handling Travel in New Communities 00:00:00
- 7. 10.7 Practicing Solo Long-Distance Travel 00:00:00
- 8. 10.8 Building Confidence in Group Travel Settings 00:00:00
- 9. 10.9 Learning How to Mentor Others in Travel Skills 00:00:00
- 10. 10.10 Reviewing Emergency Preparedness Knowledge 00:00:00
- 11. 10.11 Reassessing and Updating Travel Goals 00:00:00
- 12. 10.12 Developing Travel Habits for Daily Success 00:00:00
- 13. 10.13 Building a Personal Safety Checklist 00:00:00
- 14. 10.14 Maintaining Confidence After a Travel Setback 00:00:00
- 15. 10.15 Celebrating Milestones in Independent Mobility 00:00:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
9.5 – Recognizing Safe Community Gathering Spaces: Community gathering spaces are where people come together safely. These include parks, recreation centers, and public plazas. Safe spaces are well-lit, clean, and filled with positive activity. Choosing these areas for rest or meetups adds comfort during travel. Observing how others use the space helps you feel more at ease. Avoiding isolated areas or abandoned lots keeps safety first. Many gathering places have security staff or community volunteers. Returning to familiar ones builds routine and belonging. Safe gathering spaces connect you to others and protect your independence. Learning to recognize them keeps your daily travel both social and secure.
About this course
Training in navigation, transportation, and safety skills to support confident and independent travel in various environments.
This course includes:
- Step-by-step route planning and navigation exercises
- Transportation resource guides and safety checklists
- Real-world travel practice scenarios for skill application