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

For individuals who pass Section 1 and Section 2: Intermediate Skills for SomeParatransit Services the determined type of paratransit that should be utilized is aDoor-through-Door or Door-to-Door service. (Reminder: Passing is a score of 1or 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 Door-through-door or Door-to-DoorTrip Sequence listed below prior to independent travel. The tasks are listed sequentiallyfor practicing chaining and multiple step task analysis. It is recommended and designedfor practicing trip sequence prior to independent travel.Door-to-Door and Door-Through-Door 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, wait appropriately and pay attention to your environment4 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 Sits 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.