Kentucky/Tennessee/West Virginia Chapter Meeting May 28, 2025
12:45 PM - 5:00 PM ET | Live, Virtual
3.5 ADED Contact Hours | Members $17.50/Non-Members $35
Registration Closes 5/26/2025 at 5 PM ET

Meeting Agenda (Subject to Change)
12:45pm - Opening 
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Initial Training in Learning to Spot with A Bioptic. Presenter(s): Brenda Eadens, CRC, CDRS and Jennifer Dumas, COMS
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Partnering with Law Enforcement: Educating and Building Community Relationships. Presenter: Raechaell Corbett, MS OTRL, CDRS, CDI, Easter Seals Mobility Center
3:30pm - 3:40pm: Break
3:40pm - 4:40pm: Checklist for low tech fittings. Presenter: Matt Abisamra, OTR/L, CDRS, Shepherd Center
4:40pm - 5:00pm: Wrap up.  

Initial Training in Learning to Spot with A Bioptic  

Have you ever wondered what is the O&M’s role in the bioptic driving process? How do you teach someone to spot with a bioptic? How can I teach other O&M’s to teach spotting.  

Learning Objectives
•  How to tell if the bioptic is aligned correctly. 
•  What are the biggest mistakes that learners make when using the bioptic? 
•  What are the 4 exercises when teaching to spot? 
•  How can students practice while waiting to begin driver training? 
•  What if the student is not progressing during training? 

Presenter Bios: Jennifer Dumas has over 15 years’ experience as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist.  She joined the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (then OFB) in 2007 and obtained her M.Ed. from the University of Louisville in 2009. Jennifer is stationed in Lexington, but her travels take her all over the Eastern half of the state teaching adults the skills they need to maintain their independence. She is a strong advocate for her consumers and often works with employers, state, and local officials to improve the lives of individuals living with visual impairments.

Brenda Eadens has over 38 years’ experience in the field of Rehabilitation and has worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor, Job Placement Specialist, Assistive Technology Specialist and Bioptic Driving Instructor.  She is employed by the Kentucky Office for Vocational Rehabilitation as a Bioptic Driving Instructor a position she has held since August of 2005.  She earned her Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Kentucky in 1997.  Brenda is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS). Brenda is an active member of the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (ADED), and the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) including its state affiliate Kentucky Rehabilitation Association (KRA). 

Partnering with Law Enforcement: Educating and Building Community Relationships 

The purpose of this in-service is to educate Driver Rehab professionals on how to partner with local Law Enforcement and collaborate to plan community events.   

Learning Objectives:
• Participants will be provided with a framework on the steps to “get a foot in the door” to be able to collaborate with local Law Enforcement Officers.
• Participants will learn the perspective of the Law Enforcement Officer when encountering individuals within the Neurodivergent community as well as elderly drivers, and drivers utilizing adaptive equipment. 
• Participants will gain a basic understanding of Law Enforcement best practice with traffic stops and at accident scenes. 
• Participants will learn how to plan and facilitate workshops with Law Enforcement to address the Neurodivergent community, elderly drivers and drivers utilizing modified vehicles with adaptive equipment. 
• Participants will feel empowered and confident to approach their local Law Enforcement agencies and other stakeholders in their communities including Fire Fighters and EMS. 

Presenter Bio: Raechaell Corbett has been an Occupational Therapist for 18 years and joined the world of driver rehab in 2018. She received her CDRS in 2020 and is currently the Supervisor of the Driver Assessment Program in Meriden, CT. Raechaell has experience working in a multitude of settings including in-patient rehab, acute care, sub-acute rehab, and outpatient orthopedics/neuro. She also assisted Lions Low Vision of Fairfield and New Haven counties to create Lions Low Vision Centers at Saint Mary’s Hospital and Easterseals. Raechaell is currently using all of her experience to provide comprehensive driver assessments and driver training to individuals of all ages. She is currently a member of ADED’s education committee and ADED’s Speakers Bureau. Raechaell has also been accredited to educate EMS in CT to assist with improving interactions with the Neurodiverse community and drivers of modified vehicles. She works with Easterseals to partner with various organizations throughout CT including police departments, local rehab hospitals, vocational rehab, mobility equipment dealers, local universities, etc to be able to provide a team approach to driver rehab.

Checklist For Low Tech Fittings

This course is designed to go over a basic checklist for a CDRS for low tech vehicle fittings where hand controls, automatic lockdowns or left foot accelerators are installed in clients’ vehicles. 

Learning Objectives
• Participants will be able to identify 3 typical installation considerations for hand control placement/installation at vehicle fittings
• Participants will be able to list 3 things to look for with a left foot accelerator placement at a vehicle fitting.
• Participants will identify two important considerations for setting the automatic lockdown placement.
• Participants will identify two types of non-OEM mirrors and verbalize how to set them for client’s best visibility.
• Participants will list five tasks for the on-road drive for the typical adult/licensed driver fitting

Presenter Bio: Matt Abisamra, OTR/L, CDRS, has practiced in the field of Driver Rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta since 2006 where he currently is the driving program supervisor. He is skilled in training, evaluation, and vehicle fittings for all types of disabilities. He served as the Secretary for the SC/GA ADED Chapter in 2006 and as the chapter’s president from 2010-2012. He has been the AOTA network chairperson for driving for the physical disabilities special interest section. Matt has presented multiples times on disabled driving at the national level for AOTA, NMEDA and ADED conferences.

Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours, no partial hours are awarded. Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All cancellations must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by May 21, 2025 11:59 PM ET; a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Partial refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education. 

Northeast Chapter Meeting May 21, 2025 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET | Live, Virtual 
1.5 ADED Contact Hours | Members $7.50 / Non-Members $15
Registration Closes 5/16/2025 5 PM ET

Meeting Agenda (Subject to Change)
6:00 - Opening of meeting and introductions
6:15-7:15 - Panel Discussion with representatives from licensing bodies/agencies
7:15-7:20 - 5-minute break
7:20-7:45 - Roundtable discussion for collaboration of developing resource for NE
7:45-8:00 - Closing/Business meeting

Licensing Body Guidelines and Laws for The Northeast 

Licensing body guidelines and laws regarding licensing vary state to state and internationally. Let's have a discussion to talk about licensing and medical review boards throughout our Northeast Chapter. Please join us to share in the discussion and listen to our panel of experts from licensing agencies within our chapter. After our meeting, all members interested will have access to a document outlining the laws and process for licensing for all of the Northeast Chapter. 

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will gain knowledge of licensing and medical matters regarding licensing throughout the NE chapter.
2. Participants will collaborate to create a resource for reference for NE chapter members. 

Presenter Bio: Raechaell Corbett, MS OTR/L, CDRS, CDI, has been an Occupational Therapist for 19years. She received her CDRS in 2020 and is currently the Supervisor of the Driver Assessment Program in Meriden, CT. Raechaell has experience working in a multitude of settings including in-patient rehab, acute care, sub-acute rehab, and outpatient orthopedics/neuro. Raechaell is currently using all of her experience to provide comprehensive driver assessments and adaptive driver training. She is currently a member of ADED’s education committee and the Speakers Bureau. Raechaell obtained her older driver badge, inclusion bade, and autism badge to be able to provide more specialized services to her clients. She has assisted Easterseals in educating the community on driver rehab and in partnering with various organizations throughout CT including police departments, fire departments, local rehab hospitals, vocational rehab, mobility equipment dealers, etc to be able to provide a team approach to driver rehab. She is very passionate about making sure that everyone is heard and enjoys being able to bring people together to reach a common goal. Raechaell is interested in becoming the President of the Northeast Chapter to give back to the organization that has helped her to grow and continue to learn. 

Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours, no partial hours are awarded. Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All sales are final. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

Traffic Safety for Driver Rehabilitation 2025

May 5-9, 2025 | 6 PM ET - 9:15 PM ET | Live-Virtual Online | 15 ADED Contact Hours
Registration Opens March 24, 2025 at 9 AM ET
Early bird rate Member $450 / Non-member $900 until April 21, 2025 11:59 PM ET 
After 4/21/25 Member $550 / Non-member $1100
Registration is limited and closes when sold out or 9 AM ET on 5/1/2025

• This is a live-virtual, multi-day course conducted over five consecutive evenings for a total of 15 ADED contact hours.
• Attendees will join the live-virtual event via ADED eLearning to engage in the learning event. 
• Attendees will have access to the content and session recordings until June 9, 2025. 
• Course handouts will be provided in a digital format by the start of the course. 
• Attendees will have access to an online discussion board to communicate with instructors and other attendees during the course. 
• To use this course for ADED credentials maintenance, attendance live for the duration of all virtual sessions is required to earn 15 ADED Contact Hours.*

Abstract

This ADED course is designed for the new driving evaluator.  The skills and knowledge needed to establish an adaptive driving program or become a new staff member for an established program will be discussed and shared.  The course will also cover the following topics:  development of a clinical and on road evaluation, basic training techniques, introduction to adaptive equipment, best practices in documentation and interactions with equipment vendors.  

Goals/Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the basic components of a driver rehabilitation clinical evaluation
• Analyze the basic components of a driver rehabilitation on road assessment.
• Assess the resources for networking within the driver rehabilitation community
• Develop the necessary and optional components for starting a driver rehabilitation program
• Identify the key stakeholders in the field of driver rehabilitation
• Assess the sequence of basic on road training techniques.

Presented by Jill Sclease, CTRS, CDRS

Thank you to our course sponsors!

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All cancellations for live-virtual events must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by April 21, 2025; a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Partial refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. ADED does not offer refunds because of technological issues, should the ADED experience a platform outage, attendees will be provided an appropriate credit.  All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

*Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and maximum contact hours. Attendance at all live virtual sessions is required to earn 15 ADED Contact Hours. 

ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

This course has been approved by The Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) for 15 contact hours or 1.5 CEU's.

Midwest Chapter Meeting April 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET | Live, Virtual | Registration closes 4/22/2025 5 PM ET
5.5 ADED Contact Hours | Members $30/Non-Members $60 | Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours

Meeting Agenda (Subject to Change)

9:00am EST/8:00am CST - Start of Conference, welcome and discuss plan for the day
9:10 to 10:10am EST/8:10 to 9:10am CST - Laurie Misslich, OT/CDRS. Topic: Training Approaches for ADHD, Autism, Anxiety
10:15 am to 12:15pm EST/9:15 am to 11:15am CST - Spectrios Institute. Topic: Low Vision Driving
12:15 pm to 12:50pm EST/11:15 am to 11:50am CST - Lunch
12:50 pm to 3:20pm EST/11:50 am to 2:20pm CST - DeAnna Frye, Ph.D. Topic: Cognition and Driving: A Neuropsychological Perspective
3:25 to 3:55 pm EST/2:25 to 2:55 pm CST - Business meeting/Wrap Up
4:00 to 4:15pm EST/3:00 to 3:15pm CST - Social with game that includes prizes

Strategies for Teaching Novice Drivers with ASD, ADHD, and Anxiety 

It is possible for new drivers with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Anxiety to obtain their driver's license and maintain safe and independent driving practices. It is important for the driving instructor to have experience with treating these diagnoses, understanding of the medications that can be involved and the ability to build an individualized approach for each student. Specific strategies can enhance the driving student's learning and behind the wheel experience. 

Learning Objectives:
1. The participant will identify eight key strategies for helping people with autism learn to drive.
2. The participant will verbalize at least three tips to assist individuals with ADHD be a safer driver.
3. The participant will explain how exposure can help with reducing anxiety related to driving. 

Presenter Bio: Laurie Misslich has been an Occupational Therapist for twenty-nine years in the state of Wisconsin. She has completed pre-driving clinical evaluations for twenty years and has owned Adaptive Driving LLC. with her husband for almost six years. She has spent all of her career working with individuals with neurological impairments in the acute, inpatient rehab and outpatient neuro settings. During ten years of her clinical experience, she has served in a supervisory role over other rehab professionals and has helped to develop programs and education for driving including cognitive impairments, physical impairments and vision impairments. She has specialties in NDT, Neuro Developmental Treatment, lymphedema, low vision, dementia and Parkinson's, LSVT and PWR. She has worked with individuals with Autism, ADHD and Anxiety in driver's that are fifteen years old through adulthood. She provides education about driving rehabilitation to local Universities with programs for Occupational Therapy, has spoken at several WOTA the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association conferences, and has instructed other Occupational Therapists in her specialty areas at the UW-Milwaukee Education Extension Program and through Advocate Health. 

Low Vision in Drivers: Considerations and Case Studies 

Meeting the needs of the client with low vision can be a challenge for any driver rehabilitation professional. The goals of the client, state vision requirements, the nature of the vision condition(s), and of course safety concerns must be considered. This seminar will explore vision loss and related concepts, dive into a low vision exam and bioptic system fittings and recommend intervention strategies for both the non-bioptic and bioptic potential drivers. 

Learning Objectives:
1. How vision loss impacts driving ability
2. What to look for during the low vision eye exam
3. When to consider bioptics (telescopic systems)
4. Collaboration between optometry and occupational therapy
5. Intervention and education for low vision daylight drivers
6. Pre-driving training with bioptic telescope systems 

Presenters Bios:
Rachel Park, OD, FAAO
Clinical Director at Spectrios Institute for Low Vision
Optometry Residency – V.A Healthcare System, Portland, Oregon
Doctor of Optometry – Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois

Katrina Stratton, OTR/L
Assistance Clinical Director at Spectrios Institute for Low Vision
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy – Rush University, College of Health Sciences, Chicago, IL 

Cognition and Driving: A Neuropsychological Perspective 

This presentation will provide an overview of neuropsychological assessment for occupational therapists to help improve understanding of the purpose and role of neuropsychology in individuals with known or suspected neurological injuries/illness. Discussion will include the difference between screening batteries and comprehensive assessments. General guidelines regarding how to understand a neuropsychological report will also be provided. Emphasis will be placed on how cognitive abilities impact ability to drive and what areas of neuropsychological assessment are beneficial in driving assessments. 

Learning Objectives:
1. Individuals will be able to describe the role of a neuropsychologist in identifying cognitive strengths and limitations
2. Describe the difference between a cognitive screening test and a comprehensive assessment
3. Identify two reasons why an individual would benefit from a referral for a neuropsychological evaluation\
4. List at least two cognitive domains that are evaluated by a neuropsychologist
5. Develop an understanding of the relationship between cognitive impairment and driving abilities 

Presenter Bio: DeAnna Frye Ph.D. is a neuropsychologist who has been providing services to brain injury survivors and their families since 1994 in the northeast Ohio area. She has worked in a variety of rehabilitation settings, including at an inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, a neurology practice, as the clinical director of a post-acute community-based day program and as the staff neuropsychologist for a post-acute residential treatment program for brain injury survivors. She is currently providing outpatient services at Cleveland Clinic Akron General where duties include neuropsychological evaluation and therapy services in addition to serving as the neuropsychologist for the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute’s Summit county TBI clinic. Dr. Frye is a founding member of the Summit County TBI Collaborative and current chair. She also serves as the President for the Northeast Ohio Brain Injury Foundation and is the current First Vice President for the Brain Injury Association of Ohio. 

Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours, no partial hours are awarded. Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All cancellations must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by April 18, 2025 5:00 PM ET; a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Partial refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education. 

Planning to sit for the 2025 CDRS Exam?
Join our support sessions for discussion and answers to your questions.

All sessions will be held live virtual via eLearning and occur at 12 - 1 PM ET

North Carolina/Virginia Chapter Meeting April 12, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Live, In Person

6 ADED Contact Hours | Members $30/Non-Members $60
Registration Closes 4/03/2025 at 5 PM 

MEETING ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS:
Bring one question
Review Ocutech website for bioptic information:

• https://ocutech.com    
• Driving with Bioptics | Ocutech | How do bioptics help driving?

Review visual field form norms (superior, inferior, nasal, temporal fields) 

• Visual Field Test: What It Is and What the Results Mean

Meeting Location
Duke Eye Center Vision Rehabilitation
Room 4510C | 2351 Erwin Rd.
Durham, NC 27710
(Duke Parking deck entrance is on Eye Center Drive) 

Hotel/lodging information and links
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center
2306 Elba St
Durham, NC, 27705
https://www.lodgeatdumc.com/
(Can stay parked here and walk to avoid parking fees in Duke Parking Deck) 

Meeting Agenda (Subject to Change)
8:30am - Registration/Check In
9:00am - 10:30am - First session- Understanding Visual Fields (lecture, case studies, discussion) Presenter: Dr. Madison Dunning, OD
10:30am - 10:45am - Break
10:45am-12:15pm - Bioptic Telescope Considerations (lecture, review of DMV requirements, case study, discussion) Presenter: Dr. Madison Dunning, OD
12:15pm-1:00pm - Lunch and Business meeting
1:00pm - 4:00pm – Practical Lab: Understanding Visual Function Presenter: Dr. Madison Dunning, OD assisted by Fay Tripp, MS, OTR/L, CDRS, CLVT
4:00pm - Wrap up/Questions
4:30pm - End/Clean Up

Understanding Visual Fields 

This presentation will introduce concepts of visual field testing, interpretation considerations and impact on visual function as it may relate to on-road driving performance. 

Learning Objectives
• The participant will increase understanding of basic interpretation of formal perimetry (visual field testing) as it relates to visual performance.
• The participant will verbalize understanding of various central and peripheral visual field deficits and how these may affect driving performance.

Presenter Bio: Dr. Madison Dunning, OD, FAAO is a residency trained optometrist who specializes in low vision rehabilitation. She graduated magna cum laude from UNC Wilmington with a B.S. in Biology and minor in Studio Art in 2016, and went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry degree with magna cum laude honors from Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2021. Her experience includes providing veterans with low vision services during her 1-year optometry residency at the James H. Quillen Mountain Home VA. Building upon her leadership role as AOSA Trustee and President of the Optometry Honors society Beta Sigma Kappa while in Optometry school, Dr. Dunning maintains membership in the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, as well as the North Carolina Optometric Society. In 2023, Dr. Dunning was appointed by the North Carolina Governor to serve on the North Carolina Commission for the Blind. Dr. Dunning is passionate about advocating for individuals with visual limitations. She strives to educate her patients and their family members so they can make informed decisions regarding their eye health. Her practice is focused on empowering patients with various devices, strategies, and technologies to improve quality of life and maximize visual performance. 

Clinical Considerations for Using Bioptic Telescopes

This presentation will review clinical and diagnostic considerations that impact bioptic telescope use with application to driving performance. 

Learning Objectives
• The participant will increase awareness of possible bioptic telescope options and relative visual deficit appropriateness.
• The participant will understand basic bioptic telescope functions related to driving performance. 

Presenter Bio: Dr. Madison Dunning, OD, FAAO is a residency trained optometrist who specializes in low vision rehabilitation. She graduated magna cum laude from UNC Wilmington with a B.S. in Biology and minor in Studio Art in 2016, and went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry degree with magna cum laude honors from Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2021. Her experience includes providing veterans with low vision services during her 1-year optometry residency at the James H. Quillen Mountain Home VA. Building upon her leadership role as AOSA Trustee and President of the Optometry Honors society Beta Sigma Kappa while in Optometry school, Dr. Dunning maintains membership in the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, as well as the North Carolina Optometric Society. In 2023, Dr. Dunning was appointed by the North Carolina Governor to serve on the North Carolina Commission for the Blind. Dr. Dunning is passionate about advocating for individuals with visual limitations. She strives to educate her patients and their family members so they can make informed decisions regarding their eye health. Her practice is focused on empowering patients with various devices, strategies, and technologies to improve quality of life and maximize visual performance.

Practical Lab: Understanding Visual Function

This practical lab will introduce the participant to formal perimetry (visual field testing) and contrast sensitivity testing with case study application and group discussion related to functional visual skills required for driving safety. The participant will have the opportunity to trial use bioptic telescopes that are allowed for driving to better understand the benefits and challenges of use.

Learning Objectives:
• The participant will understand visual field testing with application to DMV requirements.
• The participant will understand contrast sensitivity testing and glare control options to maximize safety as related to driving.
• The participant will trial use bioptic telescopes (magnification power, monocular or binocular) to understand required skills for use in driving (distance vision acuity, practical use concepts). 

Presenter Bios: Dr. Madison Dunning, OD, FAAO is a residency trained optometrist who specializes in low vision rehabilitation. She graduated magna cum laude from UNC Wilmington with a B.S. in Biology and minor in Studio Art in 2016, and went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry degree with magna cum laude honors from Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2021. Her experience includes providing veterans with low vision services during her 1-year optometry residency at the James H. Quillen Mountain Home VA. Building upon her leadership role as AOSA Trustee and President of the Optometry Honors society Beta Sigma Kappa while in Optometry school, Dr. Dunning maintains membership in the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, as well as the North Carolina Optometric Society. In 2023, Dr. Dunning was appointed by the North Carolina Governor to serve on the North Carolina Commission for the Blind. Dr. Dunning is passionate about advocating for individuals with visual limitations. She strives to educate her patients and their family members so they can make informed decisions regarding their eye health. Her practice is focused on empowering patients with various devices, strategies, and technologies to improve quality of life and maximize visual performance.

Fay Tripp, MS, OTR/L, CDRS, CLVT earned her graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1988 and has worked as an occupational therapist within the Duke Health System since 1989. She has provided OT intervention in service areas of Acute Care, In-Patient Rehab, Out-Patient Rehab, community-based home health, and the Duke Eye Center, working with patients who have neurological disorders, vision deficits, geriatric based challenges, upper/lower limb amputation and prosthetics use, and general deficit areas. She obtained the Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist designation in 2005, after working with clients and their caregivers in the area of community accessibility and driving safety since 1997. She now works at the Duke Eye Center with Vision Rehabilitation & Performance with individuals with age related, acute onset and neurologically based vision impairment, addressing how these vision changes affect occupational performance, including community accessibility, functional mobility and driving safety. Research participation has focused on vision-based limitations related to functional deficits. She has presented on a variety of clinical areas on a local, state and national level, and is a co-instructor for the Duke OTD Low Vision Rehab course. 

Thank you to our sponsor 

Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours, no partial hours are awarded. Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All cancellations must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by April 1, 2025 11:59 PM ET; a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Partial refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

Application of Adaptive Vehicle Modifications 2025

April 7-11, 2025 | 6 PM ET - 9:15 PM ET | Live-Virtual Online | 15 ADED Contact Hours
Early bird rate Member $450 / Non-member $900 until 3/24/25 11:59 PM ET
After 3/24/25 Member $550 / Non-member $1100
Registration is limited and closes when sold out or 9 AM ET on 4/3/2025 - We expect a rapid sell out of this course, so don’t delay in registering!

• This is a live-virtual, multi-day course conducted over five consecutive evenings for a total of 15 ADED contact hours.
• Attendees will join the live-virtual event via ADED eLearning to engage in the learning event. 
• Attendees will have access to the content and session recordings until May 11, 2025. 
• Course handouts will be provided in a digital format by the start of the course. 
• Attendees will have access to an online discussion board to communicate with instructors and other attendees during the course. 
• To use this course for ADED credentials maintenance, attendance live for the duration of all virtual sessions is required to earn 15 ADED Contact Hours.*

Abstract

This ADED course is ideal for those desiring knowledge of adaptive driving equipment as well as the process for prescribing and delivering such equipment to individuals with disabilities. Topics will cover adaptive driving equipment assessment, low tech equipment options, high tech driving systems, writing prescriptions, vehicle / equipment fitting and wheelchair passenger accommodations. The course also covers collaboration with local mobility equipment dealers and drivers for best-fit options.

Goals/Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Analyze the taxonomy used in driver rehabilitation and vehicle modifications.
• Describe various client vehicle transfer options.
• Discuss key principles in driver positioning and vehicle fit.
• Compare and differentiate between low tech equipment and high tech driving systems.
• Analyze primary and secondary driving control modification options for drivers with various disabilities.
• Discuss documentation elements and best practice with respect to vehicle adaptations and adaptive vehicle prescription writing.
• Compare various mobility device stowage, securement and carrier options.
• Assess vehicle and equipment fitting.
• Develop effective collaboration with the mobility equipment dealer.
• Discuss key principles of securement for wheelchair dependent drivers and passengers. 

Presented by Jenny Nordine, OT/L, CDRS & Jill Sclease, CTRS, CDRS

Thank you to our course sponsors!

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All cancellations for live-virtual events must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by March 24, 2025; a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Partial refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. ADED does not offer refunds because of technological issues.  All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

*Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and maximum contact hours. Attendance at all live virtual sessions is required to earn 15 ADED Contact Hours. 

ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

This course has been approved by The Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) for 15 contact hours or 1.5 CEU's.

Prescription Drugs, Driving and Older Adults: The Intersection of Happy and Healthy?

1 ADED Contact Hour | $40 ADED Members | $80 Non-Members
After purchase, you have 6 months from the date of purchase to watch the recording, complete the survey, and claim your contact hours.

An overview of polypharmacy and it's affect on older drivers.

Presented by: Dr. David B Carr, M.D.

Presentation Objectives

1. Identify prescription medications taken by older drivers (aged 65+) that may put them at risk for unsafe driving
2. Understand the myriad of mechanisms on how medications may impact driving
3. Review a recent publication on medications and driving from the DRIVES study
4. Develop an approach to reviewing and managing potential driver-impairing medications taken by older adults.

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Refunds will not be issued after purchase or if the purchaser does not complete the content and claim contact hours in the 6-month time frame. ADED does not offer refunds because of technological issues, please consult our FAQs page for any issues you may experience. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and maximum contact hours.

This toolkit is designed to assist and guide driving educators through a framework to provide driver education to new/novice teen drivers. ADED encourages you to use this resource to help advance education and on-road training. Provided are driver readiness checklists, glossary of terms, CDRS referral form, and resources for common conditions. UPDATED September 2024

Vision Badge Level 1 

$195 Members | $390 Non-Members | 5 ADED Contact Hours
Online, on-demand all education and quizzes are included in this purchase. 
To earn the badge, the participant must successfully complete all coursework and knowledge checks and score 75% or better for quiz components.
You have 6 months from the date of purchase to complete all items and earn your badge. For proper function and the best experience, please review the FAQs and technology requirements https://elearning.aded.net/faq... 

The vision badge is a succession of badges focused on complex factors related to anatomy of the eye, functional vision and the impact of vision and common impairments on driving fitness. The badges are structured to provide an overview with increased complexity and application for the driver instructor/educator and/or health care professional. The succession of badges need to be taken in order and all individuals wishing to take subsequent levels must take Level 1.

The Level 1 (Beginners) Badge is designed for the driving instructor and health care professional needing to review basic vision concepts or other individuals wanting to learn about basic concepts of vision. A basic overview of anatomy of the eye, vision skills, and common vision and visual perceptual impairments that can impact driving fitness or fitness to drive. Discussion on how these conditions can impact driving and community mobility. Click here for the matrix. 

Prerequisites - This badge requires participants to possess a current: 

• registration or license as a driver instructor/educator who has met or exceeded local government requirements and passed approved courses necessary to work as a behind-the-wheel driving instructor in their state or province, verification required via upload of current state registration/license

OR

• current state registration as an allied health professional. Health related degrees include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreational Therapy, Nursing, and Exercise Physiology verification required via upload of current state registration/license

Upon completion of the Level 1 (Beginners) Vision Badge, the attendee will consume education on the following competencies and have an understanding of:

• Client Intake: Medical History and Pharmacology; Visual History; Driving History; Age and activities
• Vision Terminology: Medical terminology; Abbreviations; Ophthalmologic specialists; Glossary
• Visual Impairments: Age related vision changes, comorbidities, and medications on vision; Common Eye diseases: Cataracts; Macular degeneration; Glaucoma; Diabetic retinopathy; Astigmatism; Albinism; Nystagmus; Hereditary eye diseases; Reduced acuity and visual fields. Conditions associated with vision impairments: Stroke; Brain injury; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscular Dystrophies; Brain Tumors; Cancer (of eye or neurological structures)
• Basic Vision Screening: Visual acuity; Peripheral vision; Visual Fields; Stereopsis
• Visual Perceptual Overview: Impairments; Assessment; Impact of visual perceptual impairments on driving safety
• Driving Errors Associated with Visual Impairments
• Documentation - State/Province vision guidelines
  • Remains current with relevant research and evidence related to vision and driver training needs
  • Understands and complies with ADED Code of Ethics
  • Understands and complies with ADED Best Practice Guidelines for the Delivery of Driver Rehabilitation Services

The vision badge Level 1 holder will continuously strive to improve quality of services by doing the following:
• Remains current with relevant research and evidence related to vision and driver training needs
• Understands and complies with ADED Code of Ethics
• Understands and complies with ADED Best Practice Guidelines for the Delivery of Driver Rehabilitation Services

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Fees paid are non-refundable.  ADED reserves the right to modify content at any time. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and maximum contact hours. 

ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

This course has been approved by The Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) for 15 contact hours or 1.5 CEU's.