Summary
Watch how to gain confidence, build skills, and discover new possibilities through personalised travel training with AFK in our new video.
How Travel Training Transforms Lives: Beyond Transportation
When we talk about travel training, many people think it’s simply about teaching someone to use a bus or cross a street. But at AFK, we’ve seen how this specialised support transforms lives.
What Is Travel Training?
Travel training is a personalised program that teaches young individuals across North London who are neurodiverse and/or disabled to navigate public transportation safely and independently. But it’s much more than learning routes and reading timetables – it’s about building confidence, problem-solving skills, and opening doors to greater independence in all areas of life.
Become more confident
For many individuals like Albert, anxiety or lack of travel skills can lead to isolation. Albert hadn’t attended school or left home for 3-4 years due to anxiety. His mother shares:
“Albert decided he wanted to go to college. Myself and my son used to take and collect Albert to and from college. Then your company got involved and started travel training with Albert. I never imagined that Albert would attend college let alone travel independently.”
Today, Albert travels to college on his own, with his confidence growing far beyond transportation skills.
Learn more about our Travel Training Programme in our new Video:
As Rosie’s family member explains:
“Since Rosie had the travel training she has become more independent and happy as she does not have to rely on me to go everywhere with her. It’s given us both a feeling of freedom and independence.”
Our Approach: Beyond the Basics
What makes our travel training program successful? We focus on:
Personalised Support
Each training plan is custom-designed for the individual’s specific needs, concerns, and learning style.
Real-World Situations
Training takes place in actual environments, not simulated ones, allowing participants to experience and overcome real challenges.
Gradual Independence
We begin with side-by-side support and gradually step back as confidence and skills develop.
Problem-Solving Skills
Beyond following routes, we teach how to handle unexpected situations, from service disruptions to missed connections.
Celebrating Progress
We recognise and celebrate each achievement, building confidence through positive reinforcement.
Is Travel Training Right for You or Someone You Support?
Travel training can be transformative for individuals who:
- Want more independence but feel anxious about public transportation
- Need to access education, employment, or community activities
- Currently rely on others for transportation
- Have the potential to develop independent travel skills with support
Take the First Step
If you’re interested in exploring how travel training could open new doors for you or someone you support, we invite you to:
- Contact our team for an initial conversation
- Schedule an assessment
Every journey to independence begins with a single step. We’re here to walk alongside you until you’re ready to travel on your own.
Apply to join the Programme
Contact Laurence Orrell, Travel Training Coordinator:
Call: 07384 79 55 35
Or email: [email protected]