
ADED eLearning
Catalog Advanced Search
-
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/18/2025 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
September 18, 2025 | 5:00 PM -6:00 PM PST | Live, Virtual | Business Meeting
Northwest Chapter Meeting 9/18/2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST | Live, Virtual | Business MeetingRegistration closes 9/15/2025 at 11:59 PM ET
Meeting Agenda (Subject to Change)
5:00 PM - Welcome and introduction
5:10 PM - Round table- What’s happening at your facility or practice?
- State licensure – changes or issues to share
- State Voc Rehab – changes or issues to share?
5:40 PM - Discussion of topics for future educational meeting. Solicit volunteers to present
5:50 PM - Discussion of preferred dates/times for the educational meeting.
5:55 PM - Preference of on-line versus in person for next meeting
6:00 PM - Adjourn-
Register
- Non-member - Free!
- Member - Free!
- Student Member - Free!
- Mobility Dealer Member - Free!
- Mobility Staff Member - Free!
- Corporate Member - Free!
- More Information
-
Includes a Live Web Event on 05/28/2025 at 12:45 PM (EDT)
May 28, 2025 | 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM ET | Live, Virtual | 3.5 ADED Contact Hours | Members $17.50 / Non-Members $35
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 ETMeeting 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 fittingPresenter 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.
We expect the same level of attention for live-virtual education as at in person events. Please be prepared to have your camera on and respond to attendance verification prompts to earn your contact hours.
-
Register
- Non-member - $35
- Member - $17.50
- Student Member - $17.50
- Mobility Dealer Member - $17.50
- Mobility Staff Member - $17.50
- Corporate Member - $17.50
- More Information
-
Register
-
Includes a Live Web Event on 05/21/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)
May 21, 2025| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET | Live, Virtual | 1.5 ADED Contact Hours | Members $7.50 / Non-Members $15
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 ETMeeting 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 meetingLicensing 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.
We expect the same level of attention for live-virtual education as at in person events. Please be prepared to have your camera on and respond to attendance verification prompts to earn your contact hours.
-
Register
- Non-member - $15
- Member - $7.50
- Student Member - $7.50
- Mobility Dealer Member - $7.50
- Mobility Staff Member - $7.50
- Corporate Member - $7.50
- More Information
-
Register
-
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 05/21/2025 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Planning to sit for the 2025 CDRS Exam? Join our support sessions for discussion and answers to your questions.
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
Date Topic Feb. 19 CDRS & Requirements and Pathways March 19 Preparation April 16 Handbook & Application May 21 Preparation June 18 Test Taking Skills -
Register
- Non-member - Free!
- Member - Free!
- More Information
-
Register
-
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/16/2025 at 10:00 AM (MDT)
May 16, 2025| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MT | Live, In Person | 2 ADED Contact Hours | Members Only $10 | NEW Location: Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree CO 80124
Colorado Chapter Meeting 5/16/2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MT | Live, In Person
2 ADED Contact Hours | Members Only $10
Registration closes 5/07/2025MEETING ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare one case study to shareMeeting Location: NOTE NEW LOCATION
Lone Tree Library
10055 Library Way
Lone Tree CO 80124Meeting Agenda (Subject to Change):
10:00-10:15 - Introductions: Group members introduce themselves and their respective programs of operation. Any guests identify themselves and introduce to the group their purpose for attending the meeting.
10:15-12:30 - Problem Solving as a Chapter
12:30-1:30 - Lunch as a Group
1:30-2:15 - Program Rounds: Each program shares any updates or changes a. Adaptive Driving Solutions b. Craig Hospital c. Driveways d. Drive with Confidence e. Family Health West f. Fitness To Drive/Health Promotion Partners g. St. Mary’s Hospital h. VA Aurora i. VA Western Slope j. Other
2:15-3:00 - Chapter BusinessProblem Solving as a Chapter
Come together as a Chapter to problem solve difficult cases, review unique diagnoses, and/or share about techniques that have been successful with your clients. This Round Table will include a case study from each person/practice that has proven to be difficult or solved a previously difficult problem in a new way. The purpose would be to discuss diagnoses, vehicle equipment modifications (and alternatives), training process, vendor installation, DMV/DE interfacing, and final outcomes or results.
Learning Objectives:
All members will be able to complete a review of each case study, with the following information in mind:- All members will identify appropriate diagnoses and mobility levels of individuals that they are able to support within their programs
- Members will identify available clinical and in-car tools for assessment
- Members will review available adaptive equipment, and determine what equipment is best for each individual’s needs from each case study
- Members will discuss options for training, including methods, routes, equipment, and timeframes, and be able to justify which options work best for specific needs of the clients in each case study
- Members will discuss adaptive equipment installation process, and identify what options are available in their geographic area (as well as what can/cannot be done by some vendors) for each case study
- Members will discuss current options for DE/DMV interfacing with regard to each case study and identify what programs/options will be best fit for specific needs
- Members will discuss the communication process with all individuals involved in the case and determine if other alternatives could have been used for a smoother/more streamlined process for the clients in each case study
- Members will discuss outcomes and determine if there could have been alternative processes that would have yielded other outcomes (positive/negative, different costs, etc.)
Prerequisite: Each person/practice should come prepared with one case study to share with the Chapter over approximately a 20-minute presentation time each. Be willing to bring concerns to the table and receive feedback via constructive suggestions and tried/true solutions from others. *Discussion will continue through lunch.
Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours, no partial hours are awarded. 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.
-
Register
- Member - $10
- Student Member - $10
- Mobility Dealer Member - $10
- Mobility Staff Member - $10
- Corporate Member - $10
- More Information
-
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 05/05/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)
May 5-9, 2025 | 6 PM ET - 9:15 PM ET | Live Online | 15 ADED Contact Hours | See description for fees | This course will be offered in live-virtual format over five consecutive evenings. Attendees will have access to session recordings for 30 days post course.
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
Member $450 / Non-member $900
Registration is limited and closes when sold out or 9 AM ET on 5/2/2025- 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.
We expect the same level of attention for live-virtual education as at in person events. Please be prepared to have your camera on and respond to attendance verification prompts to earn your contact hours.
This course has been approved by The Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) for 15 contact hours or 1.5 CEU's.
Jill Sclease
CTRS, CDRS
Driving To Independence
Jill Sclease is a Recreation Therapist and CDRS working at Driving To Independence in Tempe, Arizona. She has been a member of ADED since 2010 and is currently ADED's President. In 1995 Jill began working in a neurorehabilitation setting where her career focused on brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Jill’s enthusiasm for assisting patients has been the focus of her career. While working in acute rehabilitation, she introduced patients to the possibility of returning to work and community activities through therapeutic community reintegration outings. Adaptive driving is a key part of this community reintegration. Throughout her career, Jill has served in many leadership roles, including those at the Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association, Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association, and Arizona Adapted Watersports. Jill has also held leadership roles within ADED, having served as Scholarship Committee Chair, Education Committee Chair and ADED President. She has presented at both NMEDA and ADED conferences, as well as promoting driver rehabilitation at local Universities and organizations. Jill was honored to be recognized as a spinal cord injury specialist by Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Institute in 2006 and to be presented the Outstanding Professional award in 2009 by the Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association. In May 2010 Jill joined Driving To Independence to concentrate on independent and safe driving for individuals with disabilities. She received the credential of a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) in 2011. Conducting driving assessments and training clients to become independent in the community is her passion. She often says the process of identifying appropriate equipment for persons with physical differences is like putting a puzzle together and her job is to put the puzzle together without hammering in the corners.
-
Register
- Non-member - $900
- Member - $450
- More Information
-
New
On Demand | 1 ADED Contact Hour | $40 ADED Members | $80 Non-Members
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
- Identify prescription medications taken by older drivers (aged 65+) that may put them at risk for unsafe driving
- Understand the myriad of mechanisms on how medications may impact driving
- Review a recent publication on medications and driving from the DRIVES study
- 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.
Dr. David Carr
Dr. Carr is the Alan A and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine and Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Carr is also the Section Head of Geriatrics in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics. He has an outpatient dementia practice in the Geriatric Assessment Clinic in the Department of Medicine and is a clinician in the Memory Diagnostic Center in the Department of Neurology. He is a site PI or sub PI with Alzheimer’s Disease drug trials in the Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials Unit. He has been and/or currently is a principal investigator or co-investigator on research initiatives with past or current funding through NIA and the Missouri Department of Transportation. His research areas includes studying older drivers and assisting in validating AD biomarker tests in the community. He also has been active in consulting work with NHTSA, TIRF, University of Toronto, Medscape, UpToDate and the American Geriatric Society and will often assist and participate in developing national guidelines related to fitness to drive in medically impaired older adults. He has been the primary author or co-author on over 100 peer review manuscripts and chapters, most related to older drivers.
-
Register
- Non-member - $70
- Member - $35
- Student Member - $35
- Mobility Dealer Member - $35
- Mobility Staff Member - $35
- Corporate Member - $35
- More Information
-
This toolkit is designed to assist and guide driving educators through a framework to provide driver education to new/novice teen drivers.
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
-
Register
- Member - Free!
- Student Member - Free!
- More Information
-
Register
-
$195 Members | $390 Non-Members | 5 ADED Contact Hours | Online, on-demand all education and quizzes are included in this purchase. | ADED Badges are endorsed by ADED and verifiable. An ADED-issued badge is an accolade that attests to qualifications, competencies, and knowledge or skill attainment within a relatively small scope of the practice of driver rehabilitation.
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 ServicesRegistration 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.
-
Register
- Non-member - $390
- Member - $195
- More Information
-
Help Hope Live supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses.
Help Hope Live
Sonny Mullen, Director of Outreach discusses the Help Hope Live program and how it can benefit clients.
Help Hope Live supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses. Even with insurance, a health crisis can become a financial crisis. Since 1983, Help Hope Live has helped thousands of people raise millions of dollars for to pay a wide range of expenses, including out-of-pocket costs for: medications, durable medical equipment, home health care, wheelchair-accessibility modifications, physical therapy, innovative treatments, medical travel and temporary relocation, even emergency living assistance. Our program has also helped thousands pay it forward and assist others with their medical expenses.
-
Register
- Member - Free!
- Student Member - Free!
- Mobility Dealer Member - Free!
- Mobility Staff Member - Free!
- Corporate Member - Free!
- More Information
-
Register