Vision Australia Orientation and Mobility Specialists, in conjunction with Yarra Trams, Ventura Buses and Public Transport Victoria, are holding two travel safety programs on June 19 and July 1.
This is an excellent education opportunity for people who are blind or have low vision to gain confidence in using public transport with a stationary tram, train or bus.
It’s an opportunity to practice getting on and off a stationary tram or train, gather tips to find a seat easily, and a chance to explore the layout of the train, tram or bus.
The session on July 1 has been organised for the school holidays to also provide the opportunity for high school aged-clients to attend.
It is also an opportunity to talk directly to the public transport staff to express any concerns and difficulties with using public transport.
Key details:
Train and bus safety training program – June 19
When: Thursday 19 June 2014
Time: 9.30 to 2.00pm
Meet at Ringwood train station at the Maroondah Hwy entrance at 9.30am.
Please bring your lunch as there may not be an opportunity to purchase any.
Express your interest by Monday 16 June to Cath Caddis, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, on 9760 0000 or email [email protected]
Tram safety training program – July 1
When: Tuesday 1 July
Time: 11.00am to 12.30pm
Meet outside Kew Tram Depot. (Corner Barkers Road/High Street South, Kew)
Express your interest by Monday June 23 to Toni Chilton, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, 9760 0000 or email [email protected]
This is an excellent education opportunity for people who are blind or have low vision to gain confidence in using public transport with a stationary tram, train or bus.
It’s an opportunity to practice getting on and off a stationary tram or train, gather tips to find a seat easily, and a chance to explore the layout of the train, tram or bus.
The session on July 1 has been organised for the school holidays to also provide the opportunity for high school aged-clients to attend.
It is also an opportunity to talk directly to the public transport staff to express any concerns and difficulties with using public transport.
Key details:
Train and bus safety training program – June 19
When: Thursday 19 June 2014
Time: 9.30 to 2.00pm
Meet at Ringwood train station at the Maroondah Hwy entrance at 9.30am.
Please bring your lunch as there may not be an opportunity to purchase any.
Express your interest by Monday 16 June to Cath Caddis, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, on 9760 0000 or email [email protected]
Tram safety training program – July 1
When: Tuesday 1 July
Time: 11.00am to 12.30pm
Meet outside Kew Tram Depot. (Corner Barkers Road/High Street South, Kew)
Express your interest by Monday June 23 to Toni Chilton, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, 9760 0000 or email [email protected]