Meet travel trainer Melinda “Mindy” Niland of ECNV, who turns bus routes and metro maps into gateways for freedom. She breaks down what travel training is and why safe, confident travel matters for people with disabilities. Mindy shares ECNV’s hands‑on coaching style—practicing real trips, using clear tools, and cheering every milestone. Hear stories of riders who now head to work, school, and fun on their own, proving travel training sparks independence. Find out which Northern Virginia areas ECNV supports and how these journeys build self‑advocacy and an inclusive life.ENNV's website: https://www.ecnv.org/Shefter Law's website: https://shefterlaw.com/