Burlington Transit introduces MagnusCards® digital card decks

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*Please see below a media release from the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 25, 2020 — Burlington Transit is pleased to announce a partnership with MagnusCards® and the launch of Burlington Transit's MagnusCards® digital card decks.MagnusCards® is a free mobile app that helps people with cognitive special needs learn life skills through step-by-step digital card decks. Burlington Transit customers can use MagnusCards® card decks to learn how to ride transit.

"Launching MagnusCards® supports our Advancing Innovative Mobility vision and increasing independence for our customers with cognitive special needs." — Sue Connor, Director of Burlington Transit

Burlington Transit has five card decks available for download:

  • Riding the Bus;
  • Riding the Bus with your Mobility Device;
  • Getting Ready and Taking Burlington Transit;
  • Having a Safe and Comfortable Ride; and
  • Getting Help and Answers.

MagnusCards is a free download for Apple iOS and Android.MAYOR MEED WARD'S TAKE:This is a fantastic app and I'm so glad our Burlington Transit was able to partner with MagnusCards®! One of my priorities as Mayor is to work with Burlington Transit to remove any and all barriers that may exist for any of our residents in using our local transit system. This app can help our residents living with autism and other cognitive special needs feel comfortable and confident enough to use our transit — and that's a big win for our City and Burlington residents in my books!LINKS & RESOURCES:

--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist.

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