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Access to personal transportation for persons with
disabilities provides greater employment opportunities and access to the
community. The Center for Rehabilitation Science and Biomedical Engineering
offers a driver rehabilitation program and other services to assist
individuals in meeting their personal transportation goals. |
Program Services
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DRIVER ASSESSMENT
The driver assessment is a complete evaluation of an individual's potential to operate a motor vehicle independently. Services are available to persons with a wide variety of disabilities, including physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. The assessment begins with a clinical evaluation that includes testing in vision, visual perception skills, strength, range of motion, reaction time, coordination, cognitive processing and driving knowledge. Based on the clinical evaluation results, a vehicle evaluation is conducted to determine the type and level of adaptive driving equipment needed, and/or an on-road performance evaluation is conducted to determine a person's driving capabilities in a variety of traffic and roadway environments. The Center has a state-of-the-art vehicle fleet that allows the individual to operate the type and level of control systems to meet their specific needs. After completion of the evaluation, a complete written report is provided, including recommendations for vehicle selection specifications for modifications. Center staff is also available for related follow-up services, such as vendor recommendations, vehicle fittings and inspections, and technical information.
CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICES
The Center maintains a national resource library and database that includes information regarding mobility equipment dealers, driver rehabilitation program, driver licensing agencies, adaptive equipment manufacturers, and consumer rebate programs. In addition, consumers may obtain information regarding disabilities and their implications for driving and other issues related to their needs.
WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
Driver Rehabilitation Program team members have made presentations to groups at the international, national, state and local levels. These presentation have been made to consumers, rehabilitation service personnel, physicians, driver license agencies, therapists and traffic safety educators. Center staff is available to customize a presentation for your groups needs.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF TRAINING
The Center has developed and conducted several professional training activities for driver rehabilitation professional at the state, national and international levels. These include a fundamental course for persons new to the driver rehabilitation profession to advanced courses for persons working with high level adaptive driving systems in vans. A training course can be designed to meet the needs of a facility or group.
THE DRIVER REHABILITATION PROGRAM TEAM
Michael K. Shipp, M.Ed., CDRS has been providing driver rehabilitation services at the Center since 1986. He holds the Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist credential from the Association for Driver Educators for the Disabled
Related Information:
-Disabilities and Their Implications for Driving
-Motor Vehicle Selection for Persons with Disabilities
-Related Organizations and ResourcesRelated Links:
Program Managers:
Summer Powell, LOTR
Driver Rehabilitation Program Manager
(318) 257 - 4562
