Georgia/South Carolina Chapter Meeting October 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Live, In Person
Augusta HUB Board Room, 631 Chafee Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904
HUB Office Phone:  706.926.0557

Deadline to register: October 10, 2025 5 PM ET

4 ADED Contact Hours | Members $20 / Non-Members $40

Schedule (subject to change)
9:30am Registration and snacks
10:00am-11:00am Augusta Mobility Presentation on Vehicle Modifications
11:00am - 12:00pm Vocational Rehabilitation Presentation
12:00-12:30  Business Meeting
12:30-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm Addressing the Role of Driver Rehabilitation at the State Level presentation
2:00-3:00pm Older Driver Presentation
3:00pm Meeting adjournment

The major changes in the Mobility industry due to ever changing technology and the challenges with the bigger clients and heavier wheelchairs. Presenter: Darryl Zerbel

Learning Objectives:

• Vehicles available for Modification
• How Hybrid Vehicles have affected the Mobility Industry
• Changes in the Mobility Industry
• State and Federal Requirements for Mobility Equipment Installation / Vendors
• Challenges regarding client sizes and the issuing of heavier wheelchairs 

Presenter Bio:
We are the Braun, Vantage Mobility and ATC Dealer in the area for Wheelchair Accessible Vans. We are a dealer and installer for all Mobility Equipment for vehicles that includes all driving aids, lifts, Seating Systems and Power Tie Down Systems. We are a high in modifier shop and the only NMEDA Dealer in our area.

Who is Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) and how can this serve client needs in driving? Presenter: Courtney Sapp, MBA, Rafael A. Quiñones, BSME, MSBIOE, ATP, Betty McCants

Highlight Provider Management role in GVRA, and the role as intercessor for vendors and providers 

Learning Objectives:

• Overview of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) and GVRA mission and vision for Georgians with disabilities.
• Highlight Provider Management role in GVRA, and the role as intercessor for vendors and providers.
• Identify and define the teams that make up AWT.
• Becoming a client, vendor and/or provider with GVRA. 

Presenters: 
Courtney Sapp, MBA, Provider Relations Supervisor | Rafael A. Quiñones, BSME, MSBIOE, ATP, Rehabilitation Engineer | Betty McCants, Provider Relations Specialist

Addressing the Role of Driver Rehabilitation at the State Level. Presenter: Elizabeth “Liz” Soles, OTR/L, CDRS, CAE

The newly revised Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards (NTDETAS) includes more robust language in addressing the education and training needs of novice drivers with disabilities. The NTDETAS serve to guide all novice teen driver education and training programs in the United States. With help from a task force of ADED members, provisions for servicing drivers who require specialized services now have an opportunity to be addressed and enforced at the state level. This session will review the significant changes to this document and outline grassroots methods for ADED members to discuss and share with administrators at the State level. 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role that the NTDETAS has in advising State driver's education programs
• Identify the areas that driver rehabilitation specialists play a role in educating and training novice drivers with disabilities.
• Develop a plan to work with State administrators in including driver rehabilitation services in the driver education program and statutes. 

Presenter Bio: Elizabeth “Liz” Soles, OTR/L, CDRS, CAE, brings 30 years of experience as an occupational therapist to her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED). Her work in occupational therapy and driver rehabilitation focuses on supporting novice drivers and individuals needing rehabilitation for basic vehicle modifications. As CEO of ADED, Liz is dedicated to advancing the field and equipping members with the resources and tools they need to serve their communities effectively. She has previously served as Chair and is currently a member of the Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education (ANSTSE).

Approaching discussions with older drivers. Presenter: Julia McVicker

Difficult discussions with clients are part of our role in assessing and determining fitness to drive. However there are few conversations more complex and emotional than discussing older driver safety and driving cessation. In this course we will review current research and trends related to aging and driving. The focus is on providing those in the driving field with information to use during those difficult discussions. 

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will explore the current landscape of driving as an older adult
• Attendees will learn updated information from the NHTSA and insurance agencies on aging and driving
• Following course attendees will be able to employ new techniques for having difficult conversations with older drivers and their families.
• Attendees will be able to participate in an open discussion to harness our collective knowledge to share their experiences with driving cessation. 

Presenter Bio: Julia McVicker is a dedicated occupational therapist and founder of Adaptable Therapy Services. She leads divisions such as the Adaptable Driver Evaluation and Training and CIMT Atlanta, focusing on tailored rehabilitation to help individuals regain daily independence. With a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University and specialized CIMT training from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Julia brings over twenty years of experience in areas like hand therapy, orthopedics, and stroke rehabilitation. Julia currently serves the state of Georgia as the Chapter President for Georgia and South Carolina on the ADED (Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists) board. Along with her mission to serve clients, she also presents courses at local universities on the topic of Driver Rehabilitation and business ownership. At the core of her work is a commitment to patient-centered care and education. Known for her clinical expertise and compassion, Julia actively pursues ongoing learning and values collaboration to improve therapeutic outcomes. 

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. 

Northwest Chapter Meeting 9/18/2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST | Live, Virtual | Business Meeting

Registration 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

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

Vision Badge Level 2 

$250 Members | $500 Non-Members | 10 ADED Contact Hours | Completion of the Vision Badge Level 1 Required
Online, on-demand, all education and quizzes are included in this purchase. Click here for the matrix

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... 

Important Instructions for completing this course and earning your badge:  

Some devices, browsers or browser extensions might interfere with SCORM completion tracking. Please use a laptop or computer (not a phone or tablet) and Google Chrome to access this course. You must enable pop-ups and disable any ad-blockers or scripts that might interfere with the course content.

If the user navigates away from the course or opens additional windows for multi-tasking after starting the course, the connection might be broken, and progress might not be tracked. Please ensure your full attention to the course and all its content and when you need to exit, be sure you properly close the tab and log out of eLearning. 

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 Level 2 must have completed Level 1.

The Level 2 (Intermediate) Badge provides an overview of a comprehensive vision evaluation, geared toward an understanding of medical conditions, visual function, and visual processing. This evaluation must also include assessment of cognitive abilities including insight into impairment(s) and learning potential to compensate for limitations in functional vision. This level requires competence in medical disease/injuries and comprehensive understanding of clinical vision evaluation/assessment tools. Click here for the matrix. 

Prerequisites This badge requires participants to have completed Vision Badge Level 1 AND possess 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 2 (Intermediate) Badge, the attendee will consume education on the following competencies and through knowledge checks have an understanding of:

• Client Intake: Advanced knowledge of disease, injury/age related conditions; Vision history; Ophthalmologic tests and interpretation
  
• Vision Terminology: Understanding of complexity of vision/eye anatomy
• Visual Impairments: Eye diseases/injuries; Management; Pharmacology
• Clinical cognitive/ visual Screening: Visual acuity; Contrast sensitivity; Oculomotor function; saccades, scanning; Depth Perception; Peripheral vision; Visual field assessment. Neck Flexibility. Cognition: Insight; Memory; Carry over/learning
• Visual Perception Assessment and Impact on Driving Safety: Terminology; Assessment tools; Impact on driving safety; Compensatory strategies
• Behind the Wheel Assessment: Identify areas of impairments and potential driving risks; Adaptive equipment for driving controls (adaptive mirrors, technology); Identify need for final fitting appointment (with respect to adaptive driving controls)
• Training/Intervention: Awareness of medical conditions and impact on functional vision.; Creating an intervention plan; Intervention strategies
• Communication and Documentation: Must establish clear recommendations with respect to licensure and the evaluation results; Develop a comprehensive report indicating a client's needs with respect to driving restrictions and/or adaptive equipment (i.e., daylight driving only) 
• Driving recommendations, training, and resources/support: Knowledge of state and province vision requirements; Role of vision specialists for pre-driving vision training; Knowledge of alternative community transportation options 

The vision badge Level 2 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.  

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

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... 

Important Instructions for completing this course and earning your badge: 

Some devices, browsers or browser extensions might interfere with SCORM completion tracking. Please use a laptop or computer (not a phone or tablet) and Google Chrome to access this course. You must enable pop-ups and disable any ad-blockers or scripts that might interfere with the course content.

If the user navigates away from the course or opens additional windows for multi-tasking after starting the course, the connection might be broken, and progress might not be tracked. Please ensure your full attention to the course and all its content and when you need to exit, be sure you properly close the tab and log out of eLearning. 

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 5 contact hours or .5 CEU's.

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.