{"id":2173,"date":"2023-08-10T14:13:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/?page_id=2173"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:39:05","slug":"staging-travel-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/services-and-supports\/people-with-down-syndrome\/kids-youth-and-adults\/staging-travel-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Travel Training: A DIY Guide for People with Intellectual Disability\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5vMSf1LL3Oo?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d503d793 gb-headline-text\"><strong>FREE Travel Training Manual Available<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you or someone you know want to build their independence by travelling independently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DSIDQ\u2019s Travel Training manual has been developed to provide structured training, tools and resources for people with an intellectual disability wanting to travel independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/shop\/product\/travel-training-2\/\">Download now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Travel Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This manual is designed for an individual (the traveller) to work through with the support of a \u2018travel coach\u2019 whether that be a parent, carer, friend, or support worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel coaches who will assist the individual with an intellectual disability, have all the tools and guidance needed to facilitate a training tailored to a traveller\u2019s skill level. Included in the manual are homework activities and assessment tools that are designed to be written on\/filled in while on the go. The manual is available both as a soft copy (online) or hard copy that can be delivered to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guide provides a range of resources for all parties involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4c3dfedc gb-headline-text\">For the traveller<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learning materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homework activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel diary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8b37db19 gb-headline-text\">For the coach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coaching strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5d5a9e03 gb-headline-text\">Bonus sections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guide to using transport in QLD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Info &amp; Tips for bus, train, ferry, tram,Taxi, rideshare, airports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completing Travel Training, contact DSQ to receive your Graduation certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b84db92c gb-headline-text\">Want to travel independently?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in having your own Travel Training manual, you can download the FREE manual through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/shop\/product\/travel-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Down Syndrome Australia Shop<\/a>. If you would prefer a hard copy of the Travel Training manual, you can collect one from our DSIDQ office or we can post to you (shipping fees not included).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, if you would like to speak to us about the manual further, please give us a call on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/traveltrainingau.com\/(07)%203356%206655\">(07) 3356 6655<\/a>&nbsp;or email us at&nbsp;office@dsidq.org.au<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/shop\/product\/travel-training-2\/\">Let&#8217;s get travelling!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline 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