The Swedish public transport study focused on improving accessibility and mobility for people with learning disabilities in Sweden. This sub-study was divided into two stages.
- Stage One- State of Art Review– An investigation into the general accessibility of public transport for people with cognitive impairments was carried as Stage One of Swedish research. This also included the identification of any good practices which existed in Sweden.
- Stage Two – Telephone Survey– Stage Two of the study involved a national telephone survey of respondents in the transport authorities and interest groups, to find out what measures are taken to make it possible for people with cognitive impairments to travel.
A list of public authorities was collated as an overall state of art review. Each partner city took part in this stage of the research and each divided their lists into the 5 categories: Government authority, local authority, Special Interest Organisations, Transport operators or Trainers/ Consultants. This enabled each city to identify a number of authorities or interest groups that may be unique to their city. More information on authorities or organisations unique to Sweden can be found in the National Report for Sweden - Can people with cognititive impairments use public transport effectively.
This stage was a national telephone survey that was agreed by all MAPLE Partners. Thirty telephone surveys were to be sought by each individual partner. The Swedish Sub-Study achieved 27 telephone interviews. This involved 7 transit authorities, 10 Local transit authorities, 3 operators, 5 trainers and 2 interest groups. The telephone interviews asked questions regarding measures taken by each organisation to enable people with cognitive impairments or learning disabilities to travel. Any specific measures identified or current and future plans to assist these users were followed up. Types of questions asked included
- Have you taken any specific measure to make it possible for persons with disabilities to travel
- How do you define cognitive disability
- Have you made any measures specifically targeting persons with cognitive disabilities
Results from participating authorities and organisations can be found in the National Report for Sweden - Can people with cognititive impairments use public transport effectively.