Travelling independently

Staff in the Employment Support Team and the Social Work Team offer a training programme for adults with a learning disability who want to learn how to travel independently. 

To find out more about this course for people who want to travel safely, use public transport, plan routes and get around independently - please take a look at the Easy Read Guide on Independent Travel Training (PDF, 2 MB). 

Public transport	If you have a disability and are resident in Scotland you could be entitled to free local and national bus travel.
Thistle assistance card	This cards aims to help anyone who has difficulty using public transport because of their age, disability or illness.
Scot Talk App	The Scot Talk Traveline Scotland app provides comprehensive travel information to help plan your journeys in Scotland.
Parking and the Blue Badge Scheme	To help disabled people who have severe mobility problems lead independent lives by allowing them to park near to a venue and have easier access to the services they want to use.