MagnusCards

MagnusCards® – developed by Magnusmode – is a free mobile app designed for those with autism or other cognitive special needs. It provides structured, step-by-step guidance with a game design to help teach a variety of life skills through free downloadable card decks.

Brampton Transit’s card decks on MagnusCards® can help with all you need to know about taking the bus in Brampton:

Fares and PRESTO
Planning Your Trip
How to Ride the Bus
How to Transfer Buses
Riding the Bus with Your Accessibility Device
Riding Safely
Staying Up To Date

MagnusCards® is available for free download in the App Store and Google Play.

FAQs

What is MagnusCards?

MagnusCards is a mobile app built by Magnusmode. It is designed for those with autism or other cognitive special needs. MagnusCards provides structure, step-by-step guidance with a game design to help teach a variety of life skills through free, downloadable card decks.

How do I download the app?

If you’re an iPhone user, go to the App Store on your phone and search for MagnusCards, then download.

If you’re an Android user, go to the Google Play store, search for MagnusCards, then download.

Is MagnusCards a free app to download and use?

Yes – it is free to download. There are no in-app purchases, either.

How do I find Brampton Transit on MagnusCards?

Open the app on your phone, then tap the ‘Travel’ icon – it has the bus and plane on it. Once you tap the icon, you will see the Brampton Transit logo.

How do I download the card decks to my phone?

Follow the steps to find Brampton Transit on the app:

Tap the Brampton Transit logo. You will see seven different card decks.
To download the card decks to your phone, tap the down-facing arrow.
Once the arrow disappears, the card decks are now downloaded onto your phone.

I’ve downloaded the card decks. If I close the app and open it later, how will I find them?

Once you’ve downloaded the card decks, to access them again, go to the MagnusCards main screen. At the bottom, you will see the icon for ‘Downloads’ – it has the down-facing arrow. The Brampton Transit card decks you downloaded will now be stored here.

Who can use the app?

Anyone! MagnusCards is designed for people with cognitive special needs; however, anyone who needs help with learning how to ride Brampton Transit is encouraged to use it. This includes newcomers, seniors, and people new to taking public transit – literally anyone!

Why is Brampton Transit on MagnusCards?

As part of our 2019 Customer Charter, we’ve committed to creating more inclusive information on how to use Brampton Transit to those with cognitive special needs, and people new to taking public transit. The Brampton Transit card decks were developed to fulfill this commitment.

What kind of information does Brampton Transit have on the app?

Brampton Transit’s card decks are designed to help you with all you need to know about taking the bus in Brampton. The card decks cover the following topics:

Fares and PRESTO
Planning Your Trip
How to Ride the Bus
How to Transfer Buses
Riding the bus with your Accessibility Device
Riding Safely
Staying Up To Date

I don’t have data on my phone so I won’t be able to use the app.

While you will need Wi-Fi or data to download the app, you can download Brampton Transit’s card decks to your phone so they will be available anytime you need them. Once the card decks are downloaded to your phone, you won’t need to use Wi-Fi or data to use them.

Who do I contact if I have questions about using MagnusCards?

The information in the Brampton Transit card decks is very similar to the information we have posted on our website. If you’re currently on our website and would like some assistance with using MagnusCards, visit the Contact Us page for our phone number or online contact form.

Where can I find out more information about MagnusCards?

Check out the following website, it’s a great resource: www.magnusmode.com