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Title:

Mobility for Travelers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Challenges and Solutions

Accession Number:

01478490

Record Type:

Component

Availability:

Transportation Research Board Business Office

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Abstract:

The adoption of universal design (UD) in transport planning has reduced the barriers for persons with disabilities. However, those affected by cognitive disorders, most notably Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning Disorders (LDs), are still struggling in all three transportation scenarios: be it active, public or private modes due to gaps in current transport provisions. This paper attempts to define the target population of both disorders in order to gain insights on their mobility issues and challenges. The main research method consists of literature review to better understand the target populations and the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders concerned followed by recommended actions. It is found that those affected by ADHD and LDs are prone to take risks, have problems organizing travel information and may even blurt out inappropriate comments when faced with stressors. Therefore, safety and communication problems have been identified as significant issues, among others. Final recommendations include allocating funding for research by all levels of government; modifying the built environment incrementally by increasing and improving signage along with integration of adaptive technologies in transport systems. Sensitization of transport providers and the public on such invisible disorders through education and publicity is needed to enable the affected individuals to travel more safely and independently in a stress-free trip chain.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee ABE60 Accessible Transportation and Mobility.

Monograph Accession #:

01470560

Report/Paper Numbers:

13-4646

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Chan, Hoi Kei Phoebe
Suen, S Ling

Pagination:

20p

Publication Date:

2013

Conference:

Transportation Research Board 92nd Annual Meeting

Location: Washington DC, United States
Date: 2013-1-13 to 2013-1-17
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Figures; References; Tables

Uncontrolled Terms:

Learning disabilities; Sensitization

Subject Areas:

Passenger Transportation; Society; I70: Traffic and Transport

Source Data:

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2013 Paper #13-4646

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Feb 5 2013 12:54PM