Longitudinal use and factors associated with public transport and other travel options for older people with an intellectual disability in Ireland

Background Transport is an important basis for social participation. Challenges to accessing and using transport for people with intellectual disabilities increase their risk of exclusion and loneliness. Method Data from a nationally representative study of older people with intellectual disabilitie...

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Published in:Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities 2020-05, Vol.33 (3), p.442-456
Main Authors: McCausland, Darren, Stancliffe, Roger J., McCallion, Philip, McCarron, Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
ageing
Aging
day services
employment
Foreign Countries
Intellectual disabilities
Intellectual Disability
Older Adults
Older people
Place of Residence
Predictor Variables
public transport
Public transportation
Severity (of Disability)
sheltered employment
Transportation
Travel
work
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Summary:Background Transport is an important basis for social participation. Challenges to accessing and using transport for people with intellectual disabilities increase their risk of exclusion and loneliness. Method Data from a nationally representative study of older people with intellectual disabilities (n = 708) were used to examine longitudinal changes in transport usage and factors associated with using public transport and other travel options. Results Findings confirmed that this population depends on others for transportation. The most frequently used mode, staff‐supported transport, showed no significant longitudinal change. Public transport was secondary, with only moderate continued use between data collection points. Level of intellectual disability most strongly predicted public transport use, while community residence most strongly predicted using public transport to attend work or day programmes. Conclusions Transport usage is associated with demand and supply factors linked to the person's environment, including having somewhere to go that requires transport and availability of transport options.
ISSN:1360-2322
1468-3148
DOI:10.1111/jar.12686