Transportation Skills Assessment Tool: Test Protocol for ... - CAIT

For individuals who only pass Section 1: Basic Skills for All Paratransit Servicesthe determined type of paratransit that should be utilized is a Hand-to-Handservice. (Reminder: Passing is a score of 1 or 2 on all tasks in the Section.)This service can be combined with additional supports including assisting with the predepartureand post-arrival tasks.It is recommended that the individual practice the Hand-to-Hand Trip Sequence listedbelow prior to independent travel. The tasks are listed sequentially for practicingchaining and multiple step task analysis. It is recommended and designed for practicingtrip sequence prior to independent travel.Hand-to-Hand Required Tasks SequentiallySequence Task # Trip Traveling Tasks: Score:1 * 7 Prepare to depart time window with items - include fare for all trips ifrequired2 * 8 Dress appropriately for weather and trip3 * 9 Be ready on time, wait appropriately and pay attention to yourenvironment4 * 10 Get out of Door on time with items; include fare for all trips,identification, and cell phone charged or other communication device5 5 Providing identification to bus driver, police officer or other firstresponders6 * 11 Board vehicle, show driver a bus pass or deposit the correct fare orprovide ticket, if required7 * 12 ONLY IF APPLICABLE - Communicate any special needs to thedriver8 * 13 Select a seat, if necessary assist or allow driver or caretaker to helpwith seat selection9 * 14 Secure Seatbelt or allow driver or caretaker to secure10 3 Sit appropriately11 6 Knows and Exhibits Appropriate Bus Behavior12 * 15 Deboarding: Recognize when near destination and exit the busappropriately (deals with physical changes at destination i.e.construction/snow cover), If necessary assist or allow driver to helpdisembarkation13 * 16 Respond to Emergency - Know what to do if the vehicle does notarrive in pick-up window* Indicates tasks that could be completed by a caretaker – i.e. not the rider or the transit provider.