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Students on the Go, Safely and Independently— A Travel Training Manual  A Travel Training Protocol (What To Do Before, During, and After Travel Training) Before the training: Determine who initiated the request for travel training for a specific student and confirm that this is consistent with the regulations and policies of your school or school district. The travel training plan must be consistent with these regulations and policies to ensure the student’s safety and well-being throughout the training. Obtain parent/guardian permission before training begins (Appendix A). Make sure that the Emergency Contact Form (Appendix B) and the Family Plan—Unexpected Travel Events Form (Appendix C) are in place. Establish goals for the training in consultation with the parent/guardian, the student (as appropriate) and the designated school personnel. What does the student need to know to travel independently and safely from one point to another? Appendix D describes what is typically covered during travel training. However, the training must be suited to respond to the individual needs of each student. Check the student’s file. Pay particular attention to the psychological evaluation reports, medical reports, memo on restrictions, etc. These documents may contain information that will impact the student’s safety during the training or his/her ability to retain information during the training process. Note these concerns in the travel training plan and make provisions on how to address them. Consult with the student’s teachers and relevant staff members if they have other information that may impact travel training. 6. If the student needs reduced fare cards for the bus, subway, or train, start the application process before any training transpires. Consult the local transportation authority regarding the availability of half-fare or discounts for persons with disabilities and the requirements for application. In most cases, a