The Impact of Disability on Driving 2025

March 10-14, 2025 | 6 PM ET - 9:15 PM ET | Live-Virtual Online | 15 ADED Contact Hours
Early bird rate until 2/28/25 Member $450 / Non-member $900
After 2/28/25 Member $550 / Non-member $1100

• This is a live-virtual, multi-day course conducted over five consecutive evenings for a total of 15 ADED contact hours.
• Attendees 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 April 14, 2025. 
• The course notebook will be provided in a digital format one week prior to the course. 
• Attendees will have access to an online discussion board to communicate with instructors and other attendees during the week of 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.*

Registration is limited and closes 9 AM ET on 3/7/2025. 

Abstract

This ADED course explores various medical conditions and disabilities that can affect an individual's ability to drive safely. It covers acquired, congenital, developmental, progressive conditions focusing on their impact on driving skills. The course also delves into commonly used clinical assessments, adaptive training approaches, and adaptive equipment used in driver rehabilitation for these conditions. This course provides essential knowledge for evaluating and supporting individuals with medical conditions who wish to drive or continue driving.

Target audience:

• driving educators seeking foundational knowledge for the driver rehabilitation specialization
• healthcare generalist practitioners needing to understand the connection between medical conditions and driving
• individuals referring to a driver rehabilitation program

Goals/Objectives

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

• Differentiate between various types of medical conditions and disabilities that impact driving.
• Identify common symptoms of the medical conditions and their specific effects on driving ability.
• Define clinical assessments used to determine fitness to drive.
• Evaluate adaptive approaches and equipment used for various medical conditions in driver rehabilitation.
• Analyze the importance of individualized assessment and ongoing monitoring for drivers with medical conditions.

Presented by Laura Juel, MS, OTR/L, CDRS, ATP and Beth Rolland, OTR, CDRS, CBIS

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 Feb. 28, 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.
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. 

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

Introduction to Driver Rehabilitation

February 10-14, 2025 | 6 PM ET - 9:15 PM ET | Live-Virtual Online | 15 ADED Contact Hours
Early bird rate until 1/31/25 Member $450 / Non-member $900
After 1/31/25 Member $550 / Non-member $1100

• This is a live-virtual, multi-day course conducted over five consecutive evenings for a total of 15 ADED contact hours.
• Attendees must join all 15 hours of content to earn the ADED contact hours.*  
• Attendees 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 March 14, 2025. 
• The course notebook will be provided in a digital format one week prior to the course. 
• Attendees will have access to an online discussion board to communicate with instructors and other attendees during the week of the course. 

Registration is limited and closes 9 AM ET on 2/7/2025. 

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 Jenny Nordine, OTL, 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 February 1, 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.  

February 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MT | Live-Virtual | 3 ADED Contact Hours | Members $15  / Non-Members $30
Registration Closes 2/5/2025

Agenda:

1. Introductions 10:00-10:15 AM MT

2. Program (10:15-1:15), Neurodiversity in Driving

Abstract: Neurodiversity (ND) is more common than most people think. It encompasses many diagnoses, not just Autism Spectrum Disorder, which is a misconception. People with neurodiverse systems and minds function differently than those who are neurotypical (NT). This presentation will discuss those differences, strategies that have been found to be successful in assessing and training ND individuals in driving, and ways to set up the ND population for safety within the driving environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Identification of what encompasses ND
• Recognize things to consider when completing a clinical and in-car assessment or training session, that makes working with someone who is ND different than a NT individual.
• Have a “toolbox” or strategies, tools and ideas of what may be effective when working with the ND driver vs. NT individuals. Be sure to understand the importance of a ND letter with license and registration for some populations, similar to an aphasia card.
• Be able to share anecdotal information about training programs with relation to ND vs. NT.

 Speaker Bio:

Denise Kaplan, owner of Adaptive Driving Solutions, LLC, in Littleton, CO is an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), licensed in the state of Colorado and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association. In 2006 she became a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) via the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED), and has been an active therapist in driver rehabilitation and in the CO ADED chapter ever since. She has held both the positions of Secretary and President of the CO ADED Chapter for many, many years. She is the current CO Chapter Secretary. Denise’s adaptive driving career has included working with many individuals, including working with new drivers, drivers with low vision, individuals with developmental and learning disabilities, the older driver, and those with the need for adaptive equipment use. She began her career working with individuals who sustained life altering brain injuries, and quickly found adaptive driving to be the skill that allowed many of those individuals to regain their independence. She has worked in settings of driver education, and hospital-based and community-based practices providing driver evaluations to the general population in the greater Denver metro area for nearly 20 years now.

3. Program Rounds: Each program shares any updates or changes (1:15-1:45)

4. Chapter Business (1:45-2)
- In Person v. Online meetings
- Other–member directed items

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 February 5, 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

*Attendance for the entire live virtual session is required to earn ADED Contact Hours. 

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

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.  

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.

Driving Risk Calculator Basics, Updates and Questions
Presented by Ann Forrest Clark, OTR/L, CDRS, LDI
1.5 ADED Contact Hours | $45 ADED Members | $90 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. 

The Driving Risk Calculator (DRC) is a framework that organizes the process of administering and interpreting results from standardized clinical driving skills tests.  The goal of the DRC is to help determine when an individual should or should not be referred for a behind-the-wheel assessment based on clinical skills testing results.  The performance of the DRC has been the subject of previous presentations that are available for viewing on the ADED e-learning platform.  This session will demonstrate how to access and use the fillable test recording forms created for the DRC and posted on the ADED eLearning portal for ADED Members.  Continuous improvement of the DRC is sought through the use of updated evidence-based testing.  Updated standardized tests and resources added over the past months will be presented.   

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will experience the Driving Risk Calculator's purpose, process, and application to the driver rehabilitation assessment process.
• Attendees will learn through demonstration how to access and utilize the Driving Risk Calculator fillable forms available to ADED members on the ADED website.
• Utilization of the DRC as a decision-making tool during clinical testing will be demonstrated through case studies review.

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. 

The Driving Risk Calculator (DRC) is a framework that organizes the results from standardized clinical tests to help determine when an individual should or should not be referred for an On the Road Driving assessment.  It was developed for use by OT clinicians across a health care system.  The developer worked with the ADED Research Committee to survey ADED members for feedback on the DRC framework as a method for clinical reasoning. This recording will present the Driving Risk Calculator framework, background and purpose.  It will demonstrate the tests used in the DRC. It will also discuss how the DRC is used as part of clinical reasoning and the development of client recommendations.  The process used to develop the ADED survey, survey results and research path will be examined. 

After registering you will be able to view all content. 

• The Content Tab contains videos to explain the Driving Risk Calculator and all of the resources/references. 
• There are (3) Driving Risk Calculator Forms found in the Handouts Tab. Please be sure you are using Google Chrome as your browser to open the forms.