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 Have a written travel plan
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted February 7, 2021

Have a written travel plan

My partner makes out a step-by-step travel plan for me. This includes the time I will get to my destination, so I can check on my watch and not have to look out of the window all the time.

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 Avoid train journeys with changes
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted February 7, 2021

Avoid train journeys with changes

I never book a train journey which has a change in it.

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 Don’t feel pressured
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted November 30, 2020

Don’t feel pressured

Don’t feel pressured by others to do things you don’t feel ready to do. We’re in no rush.

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 For my taxi fare
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By Tanya Monk
In
Posted November 27, 2020

For my taxi fare

For my taxi fare, I try to remember to sort out the right money the night before, giving me time. They often don’t have change first thing in the morning.

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 A Disability Rail Card
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted November 27, 2020

A Disability Rail Card

A Disability Rail Card allows you, and 1 person accompanying you, 1/3 off rail travel throughout the UK. Sign up for their newsletter and receive offers and discounts to other places. This is a [...]

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 The Orange Wallet scheme (Wales)
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted November 27, 2020

The Orange Wallet scheme (Wales)

The Orange Wallet scheme (Wales) is for anyone who may find it difficult to communicate their needs when travelling on public transport in Wales. It has plastic pockets to put in words and [...]

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 Google home for bus timetables
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By Tanya Monk
In
Posted November 27, 2020

Google home for bus timetables

I use the bus timetables on Google Home.

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 Get a bus pass with an ‘eye’ symbol on it
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By Tanya Monk
In
Posted November 27, 2020

Get a bus pass with an ‘eye’ symbol on it

Get a bus pass with an ‘eye’ symbol on it if you have sight problems, so the driver knows.

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 On public transport
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By Tanya Monk
In
Posted November 27, 2020

On public transport

On public transport – find out the rules first. Maybe go with someone else first who can help you with the rules. If this isn’t possible, maybe just watch what others do at your bus stop.

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 Allow LOADS of time
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted November 27, 2020

Allow LOADS of time

Allow LOADS of time so you are in no rush – including between train change-overs.

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