Virtual Public Transport : Impact on Municipalities, Provinces and Government
Virtual Public Transport is a groundbreaking solution for neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism or mild intellectual disabilities, but it works equally well for anyone who wants to learn to travel independently on public transport. In a realistic VR environment, participants learn to travel safely and independently, which contributes to self-reliance, inclusion, and cost savings. Thanks to its easy implementation and scalability, Virtual Public Transport can be quickly and widely deployed in schools, healthcare institutions, and municipalities.
- Promotes Self-Reliance and Participation : Virtual public transport offers participants a safe learning environment to practice travel skills. It increases self-confidence and helps overcome obstacles. Repeated practice in a VR environment helps store skills in procedural memory, making routine actions increasingly natural and less stressful.
- Complies with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities : With Virtual Public Transport, your organization implements measure 6 of the "Accessible Public Transport" module of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Work Agenda. This measure focuses on promoting independent travel through training courses, in which Virtual Public Transport offers an innovative and scalable VR solution. This way, you make a tangible contribution to accessible mobility and the social inclusion of people with disabilities.
- Combating Mobility Poverty : By teaching your residents essential travel skills, Virtual Public Transport contributes to measures against mobility poverty.
- Save Costs on Student and Target Group Transportation : Less reliance on special transportation leads to significant long-term savings.
“If you want to give them the world, teach them to travel.”
Behavioral expert Joke de Haan
"Traveling by public transport has given me the freedom I have now."
Former student - Spinaker Alkmaar
"Teacher, if I learn this, I'll be able to take the train to work later and won't have to take the bus anymore."
Student - The Chameleon Roosendaal
"Virtual public transport is a real game changer for our students."
Marloes Heidekamp - Kranenburg Practical Education
What makes Virtual Public Transport so effective is the fun factor. When our young people enjoy something, their responsive brain kicks in.
Dmitri Hazes – Head Care Alkmaar
Benefits of Virtual Public Transport
For Residents:
- Increased self-reliance and independence
- More mobility and access to facilities
- Greater confidence in using public transport
- Enhanced social skills and citizenship
For Municipalities, Provinces and Ministries:
- Compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Giving substance to the Local Inclusion Agenda (LIA) by reducing barriers to mobility
- Significant cost savings on student and target group transport
- A more inclusive society with better accessibility
- Positive impact on the quality of life of your residents
Virtual public transport and the Participation Act: Working together on independence and participation
Virtual Public Transport supports municipalities, sheltered workshops, and other organizations in implementing the Participation Act, which aims to promote the independence and social participation of people with disabilities or distance to the labor market.
The Participation Act helps people achieve greater self-reliance and sustainable employment, with the ultimate goal of full participation in society. Virtual Public Transport contributes to this by allowing participants to practice travel skills in a safe, realistic virtual reality environment.
This practical training gives people more confidence in using public transport, which significantly increases their chances of independence, employment and social participation.
The training focuses not only on conscious learning but also on embedding practical skills in procedural memory. This is crucial for reducing stress and increasing self-confidence in complex, everyday situations.
With Virtual Public Transport, municipalities and sheltered workshops can concretely fulfill their legal obligations under the Participation Act. Virtual Public Transport not only supports individual participants, but also policymakers and organizations in achieving inclusion and participation goals.
Supporting governments in Virtual Public Transport implementation
At Changefied, we understand that governments often face complex challenges when implementing new technologies. That's why we offer a complete, hassle-free approach to implementing Virtual Public Transport in your city or region. We can handle all the practical aspects of implementing Virtual Public Transport, allowing you to focus on the strategic benefits and social impact of our solution.
Deployment in (special) education
Train students to learn to travel independently. This makes them less dependent on student and target group transportation.
Integration in reintegration programs
Support people distanced from the labor market by offering a safe, realistic simulation of public transport and practicing travel skills and stress management.
Offers in community centers and libraries
Make VR training accessible to everyone in the community.
Collaboration with healthcare institutions
Train clients with disabilities. And prepare them for an independent future.
Who we work with
Collaborating for impact
At Changefied, we believe in the power of collaboration. We enjoy working with governments, local institutions, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, public transport companies, and other partners to further increase the impact of Virtual Public Transport. By pooling knowledge, experience, and resources, we can collectively contribute to an inclusive society where everyone has access to mobility.
Does your organization have ideas or plans to cut costs, combat mobility poverty, or promote inclusivity? Let's collaborate! Together, we'll develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of your residents and contribute to social goals.
Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities. Together we can make a difference!
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Discover how Virtual Public Transport can help your students or clients grow in self-reliance and self-confidence.
