Media Mamas rides Metro

I had an excellent opportunity recently to ride along with a client who is taking part in Metro’s Transit Instruction Program, which is designed to help people with special needs ride regular Metro busses.  An individual trainer rides with the special needs client, establishing the route and appropriate bus behavior.  The instructor guides the client towards independence, eventually doing a “secret follow” to ensure that the client is able to safely continue on his or her own.   

  My self-appointed role was to document the details of the route with digital media.  Using a combination of photos, video and web information (maps, schedules, and google maps street photos), I created a power point “talking books” for my client to review prior to his trip on Metro.  This allowed him and his parent to go over the details and sequence of the trip without the parent having to ride along.  In addition, he enjoyed seeing and hearing his routine on the computer.

Look for some generic bus riding media to come soon in our gallery.  If you have a special needs family member who is ready to work towards some independent trips on Metro, contact the Transit Instruction Program contractor at 206-749-4242.  Then schedule a consultation with Media Mamas for some digital media to help your bus rider be successful.