Improving Access to Community Occupations via Rideshare: An Effectiveness-implementation Trial with Autistic Adults 1864

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ROOM: Williford B >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Williford B is the second room on your right.

Presenting Author(s)

Stacey Reynolds (she/her/hers)

Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Non-presenting Author(s)

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Karla Estrada

Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Hannah Feder

Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States
BJ

Brandon Jenkins

Consultant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Maria Medina

Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States
AM

Austin Miller

Research Assitant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Amanda Robinson

Statistical Consultant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Roy Sabo

Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Alissa Brooke

Project Director
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States

This session will describe the results of a type 1 effectivenss-implementation trial for the Safe Rideshare Program (SRP). The purpose of the SRP is to train autistic adults to use rideshare services (e.g., Uber, Lyft) safey and independently for enhanced community particpiation and employment opportunities. Findings suggest that this program is effective, acceptable, appropirate, and feasible for use with autistic adults who already use a smartphone living in urban or suburban regions. Two-month follow up testing showed that participants continued using rideshare after program completion. Within the context of this presentation we will also discuss how the program can be adapted, tailored, and/or scaled for other populations.

Learning Objectives:

Identify transportation barriers that restrict access to the community for autistic adults
Access free training and evidence-based training resources to help autistic adults use Rideshare services to access their community for leisure and employment activities
Identify key implementation and efficacy outcomes associated with using the Safe Rideshare Program for training autistic adults