A fun course for people with learning disabilities in Leeds
- Would you like to travel on your own, but don't feel ready yet?
- Do you want to learn how to use buses, plan journeys, and feel safe when travelling?
Motability's Travel with Confidence project is here to help you become an independent traveller – one step at a time!
Join our courses!
We are running two groups of courses (called cohorts) during the year. Places are limited – so book early!
Each course is friendly, fun, and full of real-life learning.
Course 1 – What is Independent Travel?
Learn what independent travel means and how it can help you.
Talk about different ways to travel in Leeds – walking, buses, trains, and more!
We'll also look at travel apps and safety tips.
Course 2 – Journey Planning Basics
Find out what to do before you travel – packing your bag, checking the weather, and knowing when your bus is coming.
We'll use fun games and real travel examples!
Course 3 – Personal Safety
Learn how to keep yourself safe when travelling alone.
We'll talk about:
- Keeping your things safe
- What to do if you feel worried
- Using your phone to ask for help
Course 4 – Community Confidence
Build your confidence going to new places – like shops, libraries, and leisure centres.
Learn how to ask for help, use signs, and find your way around new spaces.
Mentoring Support (for those who need extra help)
If you'd like a bit more 1-to-1 support, we have limited mentoring sessions to help you feel ready to travel on your own.
Mentoring 1 – Coping with the Unexpected
What to do if things go wrong – missed buses, delays, or getting lost.
We'll go through real-life travel scenarios together.
Mentoring 2 – Plan a Journey
Plan your own journey with support – and then go on that journey in pairs!
Group Trips
Everyone is welcome to join our fun group trips, even if you're not on a course!
Christmas Market Trip – Learn about bus travel and travel behaviour before we go, then enjoy the market together!
Visit to West Yorkshire Police – Come and meet the local police and learn more about staying safe.
All group trips include a travel prep session before we go.
Drop-In Sessions
Come along to our relaxed drop-ins to:
- Practice using travel apps like First Bus, Google Maps, Safe Places, Taxi apps and toilet finding apps.
- Get help with your phone or tablet
- Build your digital confidence at your own pace
Night Safety Sessions
In the winter months, join our Night Safety Workshops to learn how to stay safe when it's dark.
We'll talk about planning your route, walking confidently, and staying visible at night.
Interested? Join Us!
Places are limited – book soon to save your spot!
We will arrange a time to go through our application form and confidence checker to get to know more about your needs and how we can support you.
As places are limited, we can't offer everyone a place on our current dates, but we will be hosting them again in future and will stay in touch with you about new dates.
- Phone: 0113 244 0606
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: Advonet, Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB
2025 Course Dates:
Course 1 – What is Independent Travel? – Wednesday 19th November, 11am-2:30pm
Course 2 – Journey Planning Basics – Wednesday 26th November, 11am-2:30pm
Course 3 – Personal Safety – Wednesday 10th December, 11am-2:30pm
Course 4 – Community Confidence – Wednesday 17th December, 11am-2:30pm
Night Safety – Tuesday 9th December, 12 Noon-2:30pm
Group Trip – Christmas Market – Wednesday 3rd December, 10am-3pm
App Drop-In Session – Monday 1st December, 12pm-3pm
Early 2026 Course Dates:
Course 1 – What is Independent Travel? – Wednesday 14th January, 11am-2:30pm
Course 2 – Journey Planning Basics – Wednesday 21st January, time TBC
Course 3 – Personal Safety – Wednesday 11th February, 11am-2:30pm
Course 4 – Community Confidence – Wednesday 18th February, 11am-2:30pm
Night Safety – Wednesday 28th January – 10:30am-1pm
Group Trip – Safety Session with West Yorkshire Police at Elland Road – TBC
App Drop-In Session – Wednesday 25th February, 10:30am-2:30pm
