August 30, 2024 | Live, in-person | 9 AM - 4 PM MT| Members $25 / Non-Members $50 | 5 ADED Contact Hours | Craig Hospital 3425 S. Clarkson Street, Englewood, CO 80113 | Registration closes 8/20/2024 7 PM MT

Agenda:

1. Introductions (9-9:10a)
   1. Introduce members and non-members to attendees
   2. Thank sponsors for contributions
2. Program introductory presentation: (9:10a-10a)
   1. Presentation by Natalie Uyeno of Craig Hospital
   2. Review objectives, schedule of day and general program
3. Program: (10a-12p) (Product demonstration education/discussion/hand’s on learning)
   1. Low tech application
   2. Moderate tech application
   3. RF devices application
   4. Modified minivan considerations
4. Lunch break: (12p-1p) Meet and greet/education with sponsors over lunch
   1. Mobility of Denver: 12-12:20, product demonstration and education on their role in the industry
   2. Suregrip: 12:20-12:40, product demonstration and education on their role in the industry
   3. 12:40-13:00: Collaboration with dealers and primary providers
5. Program continued: (1p-3:30p) (Product demonstration education/discussion/hand’s on learning)
   1. Transfer options
   2. High tech application
   3. Seating and positioning considerations
   4. Wheelchair securement application
   5. Question and answer discussion with attendees and sponsors
6. Chapter Business/Program rounds: (3:30-4)
   1. Colorado (as needed)
      • i.     Adaptive Driving Solutions
      • ii.     Craig Hospital
      • iii.     Drive with Confidence
      • iv.     Family Health West
      • v.     Fitness to Drive
      • vi.     VA Aurora
      • vii.     VA Western Slope
   2.  Other out-of-state Chapter participants (as needed
   3. New Officers took positions 7/1/24
   4. Next Meeting: October 25, 2024, location TBD by new officers

Learning Objectives:

• Understand SCI considerations and timeframes
• Compare and analyze different wheelchair seating systems and how it impacts driving
• Describe different transfer options and when to drive from a mobility device
• Analyze and describe appropriate vehicle choice for an independent driver from a MWC/PWC
• Discuss key principles in driver positioning and vehicle fit
• Compare and distinguish difference between low tech and high-tech systems
• Understand different types of securement systems, including self-retracting securements versus power lockdown system, etc.
• Analyze when to progress from low tech to moderate tech to high tech and considerations for each type of system
• Understand applications for the head and back rest and wheelchair pully systems (easy-pull)
• Compare secondary control options for independent drivers with a SCI diagnosis
• Understand needs for a torso belt and how to prescribe
• Determine when to refer to a CDRS who provides high-tech services

Sponsors

Must attend entire event to earn contact hours, no partial hours awarded

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 May 14, 2024; 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. 

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

Product Application Session 5 - Vantage Mobility
Live Virtual | Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 12:00 - 12:30 PM ET | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary Members Only 
Registration will close 1 hour prior to the start of the session

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Applications Session virtual event provides an opportunity to learn solutions to complex and challenging driver rehabilitation and automotive mobility situations.
The presentation will feature a case study, demonstrating how a product or service is used to solve a client issue.

Each Product Application Session is a stand-alone 30-minute event. To earn the contact hours, the participant must attend live for the entire 30 minutes. 

Presenter Breanna Snyder, OTRL, CDRS

Description of presentation
This product application session will focus on practical considerations for the driver rehabilitation specialist when collaborating with a client and their family during the vehicle selection process. Participants will examine a case study of a young adult with a T12 spinal cord injury, to learn how low-tech adaptive equipment installed in a wheelchair accessible van led to a whole new level of independence.    

Learning Objectives 

1. Identify three important considerations for the vehicle selection process when recommending wheelchair accessible vehicles for clients post spinal cord injury.  
2. Identify specific aspects of the Vantage Mobility Toyota Sienna NorthStar conversion which support drivers to explore the road ahead post spinal cord injury.   

*Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and contact hour information. Attendance for the entire session is required to earn ADED Contact Hours. 
ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

Product Application Session 6 - Adapt Solutions
Live Virtual | Thursday, August 15, 2024 | 3:00 - 3:30 PM ET | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary Members Only 
Registration will close 1 hour prior to the start of the session

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Applications Session virtual event provides an opportunity to learn solutions to complex and challenging driver rehabilitation and automotive mobility situations.
The presentation will feature a case study, demonstrating how a product or service is used to solve a client issue.

Each Product Application Session is a stand-alone 30-minute event. To earn the contact hours, the participant must attend live for the entire 30 minutes. 

Presenter Jenny Nordine, OT/L, CDRS

Description of presentation
Learn about the Asento/XL Seat and Speedy Lift. Economical options are available to meet your patients' need for independence. Our case studies will feature alternative products and equipment that require no structural modifications to their vehicle. We will discuss seat and transfer board solutions, in addition to lifts for wheelchair stowage.

Learning Objectives 
1. Leave familiar with the resources available for Adapt Solutions products.
2. Gain knowledge on the cost-effective solutions available to you and when to use them. 

*Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and contact hour information. Attendance for the entire session is required to earn ADED Contact Hours. 
ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

Product Application Session 5 - Vantage Mobility
Live Virtual | Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 12:00 - 12:30 PM ET | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary Members Only 
Registration will close 1 hour prior to the start of the session

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Applications Session virtual event provides an opportunity to learn solutions to complex and challenging driver rehabilitation and automotive mobility situations.
The presentation will feature a case study, demonstrating how a product or service is used to solve a client issue.

Each Product Application Session is a stand-alone 30-minute event. To earn the contact hours, the participant must attend live for the entire 30 minutes. 

Presenter Breanna Snyder, OTRL, CDRS

Description of presentation
This product application session will explore clinical considerations for the driver rehabilitation specialist when guiding power wheelchair users through the adaptive vehicle selection and modification process. It will highlight a case study of a 46-year-old Male with Becker Muscular Dystrophy and will focus on the specific product applications that allowed this client to successfully maintain his independence as his condition progressed over time. 

Learning Objectives 

1. Understand how a diagnosis of Becker Muscular Dystrophy impacts community mobility over the span of time. 
2. Learn about the specific product applications that led to a successful transition to adaptive driving for a client with BMD. 

*Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and contact hour information. Attendance for the entire session is required to earn ADED Contact Hours. 
ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

Texas Chapter Meeting 8/7/2024
August 7, 2024 | Live-Virtual | 5:30 - 7:00 PM CT | Complimentary for ADED Members 

1.) Introductions: (5 to 10 minutes)
     Medical Advisory Board Members:
     a. Dr. Alison Leston, MD – Neurology – Dallas Texas
     b. Dr. Lee Stroud, MD – Internal Medicine – Austin, Texas
     c. Dr. Leanne Burnett, MD – Neurology – Houston, Texas
2.) Medical Advisory Board Members discussion with questions and answers: This is an open forum, and each ADED member can ask questions as needed. (40 to 50 minutes)
3.) Closing remarks and thank you to the MAB members for giving their time and knowledge. 

*Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and contact hour information. Attendance for the entire session is required to earn ADED Contact Hours. 
ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

KY/TN/WV CHAPTER MEETING
Friday, August 2, 2024 | Live- Virtual | 12:30 – 3:00 PM ET | 2 ADED Contact Hours | $10 Members & $20 Non-Members

 AGENDA

 12:30pm – 1:30pm   Understanding An Eye Exam Form And Applying That Information In Practice

                                  Presenter:  John Musick, O.D., F.A.A.O. with Ditto and Musick Eye Care Center in Nicholasville, KY

 1:40pm – 2:40pm    Understanding The Kentucky Medical Review Board Process And Their Policies

                                  Presenter: Connie Semones

 2:45pm-3:00pm    Wrap up.  Discuss conference

Must attend entire event to earn contact hours, no partial hours awarded

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Refunds will not be issued after purchase 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 contact hour information. Attendance for the entire session is required to earn ADED Contact Hours. 
ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

Product Application Session 4 - EMC
Live Virtual | Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 12:00 - 12:30 PM ET | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary Members Only 
Registration will close 1 hour prior to the start of the session

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Applications Session virtual event provides an opportunity to learn solutions to complex and challenging driver rehabilitation and automotive mobility situations.
The presentation will feature a case study, demonstrating how a product or service is used to solve a client issue.

Each Product Application Session is a stand-alone 30-minute event. To earn the contact hours, the participant must attend live for the entire 30 minutes. 

Presenter Anne Hegberg, OTR, CDRS, CDI

Description of presentation
Our case study will present a young male client with cervical spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia. He was a driver prior to his injury and was referred for Occupational Therapy driver rehabilitation evaluation. The client’s goal is modified independent driving using adaptive driving equipment. The decision process will be presented, eliminating low tech AE to the final decision of high-tech EMC AEVIT 2.0. 

Learning Objective  
The importance of collaboration between the CDRS and manufacturer will be highlighted. 

*Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and contact hour information. Attendance for the entire session is required to earn ADED Contact Hours. 
ADED's Education Code of Conduct applies to this and all ADED education.  

Planning to sit for the 2024 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

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 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 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.  

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.