Connection & Conversations 

December 9, 2026 | 4:00 - 4:45 PM ET | Registration closes at 5 PM ET on 12/7/2026

Complimentary Event - open to ADED Members who provide driver rehab services. 

After registration, go to the contents tab to submit a topic for discussion. Please note, submission will close 48 hours prior to an event. 

Join us for an informal, unscripted session designed to spark meaningful conversation among driver rehabilitation specialists. Whether you’re seeking connection, clarity, or perspective, you’re not alone—many peers share the same successes, challenges, and frustrations.

Participants are encouraged to exchange practical tips, insights, and, most importantly, support one another on items related to driver rehab practice. Open to both newcomers and seasoned professionals, these discussions provide a space to ask questions, share experiences, and explore real-world challenges together.

If you’re looking for candid dialogue, spontaneous discussion, and a lecture-free environment, this is the place to be. Come ready to engage, collaborate, and benefit from shared experiences and peer-driven learning. No contact hours offered. 

Once you register, you have the opportunity to submit your driver rehab practice questions. 

Connection & Conversations 

November 18, 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM ET | Registration closes at 12 PM ET on 11/16/2026

Complimentary Event - open to ADED Members who provide driver rehab services. 

After registration, go to the contents tab to submit a topic for discussion. Please note, submission will close 48 hours prior to an event. 

Join us for an informal, unscripted session designed to spark meaningful conversation among driver rehabilitation specialists. Whether you’re seeking connection, clarity, or perspective, you’re not alone—many peers share the same successes, challenges, and frustrations.

Participants are encouraged to exchange practical tips, insights, and, most importantly, support one another on items related to driver rehab practice. Open to both newcomers and seasoned professionals, these discussions provide a space to ask questions, share experiences, and explore real-world challenges together.

If you’re looking for candid dialogue, spontaneous discussion, and a lecture-free environment, this is the place to be. Come ready to engage, collaborate, and benefit from shared experiences and peer-driven learning. No contact hours offered. 

Once you register, you have the opportunity to submit your driver rehab practice questions. 

Vehicle Modification Session - Superior Van & Mobility
Live, Virtual | November 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary, Members Only 
Registration will close 24 hours prior to the start of the session

These sessions provide an opportunity for a dealer and a CDRS to share a solution to a complex and challenging driver rehab and mobility situation. 
Each Vehicle Modification Session is a stand-alone 30-minute event. To earn the contact hours, the participant must attend live for the entire 30 minutes. 

Presented by: Alex Cook & Brian Iadarola, OTR/L, CDRS

Description of presentation
This session will walk through two real-world case studies illustrating what is possible when a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist and a mobility equipment dealer work closely together to solve complex, high-need situations. Using the experiences of a shared client, presenters Alex Cook and Brian Iadarola will detail how collaborative problem-solving, creative equipment selection, and strong communication between a CDRS and a dealer can result in a truly custom solution that restores independence for drivers with significant mobility challenges.

The session will explore both the 2015 Honda Odyssey and 2023 Chevrolet Traverse built for the same client, each equipped with an EMC single joystick driving system alongside a full suite of custom modifications including a power pan, adaptive switches, mirrors, and a wheelchair stabilizer. Attendees will gain insight into how "high-tech" and "low-tech" solutions can be combined and layered to meet a driver's unique needs, and how the dealer-CDRS relationship is the foundation that makes it all work. 

Learning Objectives 

1. Develop and utilize effective collaboration between a CDRS and a mobility equipment dealer to achieve complex, client-centered outcomes.
2. Identify and apply both high-tech and low-tech equipment and applications to selected vehicles through a coordinated, team-based approach. 

*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.  

Florida Chapter Meeting October 15, 2026 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET | Live-Virtual, Online | Members Only

Schedule (subject to change)

12:00-12:10 pm – Brief introductions of FLHSMV team.
12:10-12:40 pm – Allow team members from the FL Highway Safety Medical Review Board present to CDRS' within the state on how to best handle MRB clients on how the medical review process works.
12:40-1:00 pm – Allow for driving specialist to ask questions of FLHSMV medical board team. 

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 [email protected].  

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

Connection & Conversations 

October 8, 2026 | 4:00 - 4:45 PM ET | Registration closes at 5 PM ET on 10/6/2026

Complimentary Event - open to ADED Members who provide driver rehab services. 

After registration, go to the contents tab to submit a topic for discussion. Please note, submission will close 48 hours prior to an event. 

Join us for an informal, unscripted session designed to spark meaningful conversation among driver rehabilitation specialists. Whether you’re seeking connection, clarity, or perspective, you’re not alone—many peers share the same successes, challenges, and frustrations.

Participants are encouraged to exchange practical tips, insights, and, most importantly, support one another on items related to driver rehab practice. Open to both newcomers and seasoned professionals, these discussions provide a space to ask questions, share experiences, and explore real-world challenges together.

If you’re looking for candid dialogue, spontaneous discussion, and a lecture-free environment, this is the place to be. Come ready to engage, collaborate, and benefit from shared experiences and peer-driven learning. No contact hours offered. 

Once you register, you have the opportunity to submit your driver rehab practice questions. 

Driver Rehabilitation Around the World - Panel Discussion 

October 7, 2026 | 9:00-11:00 AM ET | Live-Virtual, Online | 2 ADED Contact Hours | Members: $35 | Non-Members $70

Moderated by the ADED Research Committee - Registration closes October 5, 2026 at 5 PM ET

Abstract: Driver rehabilitation specialists come from a variety of backgrounds and work with people of all ages and abilities who are exploring transportation solutions as drivers or passengers with special needs as well as those who are aging. Driver Rehabilitation Specialists are responsible for conducting a thorough evaluation of a clients' abilities and limitations (this sometimes involves referrals to other providers), providing driver remediation and training, assisting with navigating the driver licensing process, and working closely with mobility equipment dealers to achieve optimum vehicle fit. A driver rehabilitation specialist's location in the world and the local culture may impact the processes and procedures involving clients. Join us for this international panel discussion of commonalities, differences, and challenges to driver rehabilitation services in different countries.   

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss processes and procedures for driver rehabilitation service in different world locations
• Recognize implications of cultural differences on driver rehabilitation
• Develop an understanding of driving and alternative transportation in other regions

Current Panelists (subject to change)

 • Abdullah Alhussanan, Saudi Arabia
• Tina Doherty, Australia
• Justine Guérin, France
• Emily Haffner, United States (moderator)
• Etsuo Horikawa, Japan
• Anne Laird, Netherlands
• Zehava Levin, Israel
• Alyssa Merilees, Canada
• Desmond O'Neill, Ireland
• Mark Tant, Belgium 
• Anuraj Varshney, United Kingdom
• Penina Weiss, Israel

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 September 24, 2026; 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 [email protected] 

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

This area houses numerous resources for the field of driver rehabilitation.

Introduction to Driver Rehabilitation 2026

On Demand |15 Hours of Education| ADED Members $550
To earn a certificate of completion, learners will need to successfully complete a quiz with a score of 75% or better. 

Registrants have 30 days to complete the course, pass the quiz, complete a survey and claim their certificate of completion (please see below). Once completed you will no longer have access to the course or its contents.

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 

This course is applicable to those pursuing the DRP microcredential and eligibility for the CDRS exam. 

This course does not provide ADED Contact Hours for those already possessing the DRP or CDRS for renewal/maintenance hours. 

Video Viewing:

The system only counts time when the video is actively playing in the window you are currently using on your computer.

• Keep the video window open and active while watching.
• If you minimize the video window and only listen to the audio, that time will not count.
• If you cover the video with another window, that time will not count.
• If you switch to another browser tab, that time will not count.
• You must keep the video visible and active on your screen for your viewing time to be counted.
• Your viewing time is cumulative. You do not have to watch the entire video at once. If you watch a video in several sessions, the system will add your viewing time from each session toward the required minimum.

After watching all 15 hours of the recorded course, to earn the certificate of completion, you must pass a quiz with a score of 75% or better. 

• There are 25 questions, you have 30 minutes to complete the quiz. Select the best answer. 
• Once you begin the quiz, you cannot pause, stop or save. 
• You have 3 attempts to earn a 75% or better. 
• You may use any handouts from the course and ADED guiding documents.

Thank you sponsors!

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Refunds will not be issued after purchase. ADED reserves the right to modify content. 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 [email protected]

Equipment Essentials 2026 

June 3, 2026 |Members Only  - Complimentary 

As the field of driver rehabilitation continues to evolve, staying informed about the latest adaptive equipment, vehicle modifications, and assessment tools is critical. This interactive panel discussion brings together our gold level ADED Allies, leading driver rehabilitation equipment vendors, to discuss current technologies, practical applications, customization capabilities, and real-world implementation challenges. Four panelists (one participant from each Gold ADED Ally company) will provide insights into some of the current challenges and changes facing the industry and offer guidance on emerging trends.

• Describe best practices for collaborating with vendors to ensure safe, effective, and individualized vehicle adaptations.
• Discuss common challenges and troubleshooting strategies in the implementation of driver rehabilitation technologies.
• Understand the state of the industry and its impacts on the profession.

Thank you to the Gold Level ADED Allies 

2025 Product Application Sessions

On Demand for ADED Members | No contact hours offered for viewing the recordings

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Application Sessions provides an opportunity to learn solutions to complex and challenging driver rehabilitation and automotive mobility situations. These presentations 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. 

Product Application Session 1 - Adapt Solutions Presenter Nikki Simmons, MS, OT/L, CDRS

Description of presentation  An engaging and informative session presented by Nikki Simmons of Driving Independence, featuring the latest innovations from Adapt Solutions. Adapt are a leading manufacturer of mobility equipment designed to enhance vehicle accessibility for individuals with limited mobility. Nikki will guide you through Adapt Solutions’ most advanced products, including their turning and lowering seat base, motorized transfer board, and wheelchair lift solutions which are all designed to prioritize safety, comfort, and independence. Whether you're an experienced CDRS, DRP, or new to this discipline, this presentation will provide valuable insights into Adapts’ product line and the types of patients each solution is best suited for.  Learning Objectives  1. Learn about the key features and benefits of Adapt Solutions' product line. 2. Learn Vehicle compatibility and installation considerations. 3. Discuss Real-life applications and client success stories, 4. Tips on choosing the right solutions for various mobility needs. 

Product Application Session 2 - Adapt Solutions Presenter Nikki Simmons, MS, OT/L, CDRS

Description of presentation  This session highlights solutions for vehicle accessibility and independence. Review of the benefits of Adapt Solutions’ products, meticulously engineered for safety and comfort. Providers of all levels will gain valuable insights into selecting solutions suited to patient needs including motorized transfer board, wheelchair lift solutions and a specialized seat base. Nikki Simmons from Driving Independence will present problem-solving skills and client application via case study.  Learning Objectives  1. Review cases where Adapt Solutions' products were the best fit the client needs. 2. Explore the product features and applications required for specific client needs.

Product Application Session 3 - SureGrip Presenter Katy Greene, OTR/L, CDRS

Description of presentation Not every client is the same even if they look like it on paper. You also have the ones that are so different you may not know what to do. This case study highlights how the best solution was found for one such client who was particularly challenging and finding the solution that worked for him and his vehicle often seemed impossible. Despite this, success was achieved.  Learning Objectives  1. Understand the complete process of getting a custom solution from Sure Grip. 2. Develop skills to help approach the more complicated cases. 3. Recognize what can be accomplished when thinking outside of the box and understand how to make it happen. 

Product Application Session 4 - BraunAbility Presenter Jill Sclease, CTRS, CDRS

Description of presentation Built to Trust: Solving Complex Mobility Challenges with BraunAbility Solutions Session Description: In this focused 30-minute virtual session, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) Jill Sclease will share real-world examples of how BraunAbility products were used to solve complex and challenging driver rehabilitation scenarios. Designed specifically for driver evaluators, this session will highlight the clinical decision-making process behind matching clients with the right mobility solution—especially when standard options fall short. Attendees will explore how Jill applied BraunAbility’s product innovations—including the Space AdVantage design for maximizing interior maneuverability, SmartSuite+ for integrated control systems, and the Wayfinder lighted ramp for enhanced safety and visibility—to meet the unique needs of her clients. Through case-based storytelling, Jill will demonstrate how collaboration between evaluators and mobility providers can lead to transformative out. Learning Objective  1. Evaluate complex driver rehabilitation cases and identify key factors that influence product selection. 2. Apply BraunAbility product features - such as SmartSuite+, Space AdVantage, and Wayfinder lighted ramp - to real world client scenarios. 3. Collaborate effectively with mobility dealers and CDRS professionals to develop personalized, site-specific instructions into the evaluation process to ensure sustainable mobility outcomes. 

Product Application Session 5 - EMC Mobility Presenter Timothy Brant, CDRS, CEO

Description of presentation 31 year old male with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Hearing loss both ears (required ASL interpreter), 20/40 vision left eye, unable to identify right eye on stereo optic (unable to visualize), and assistance needed in all ADL tasks. We will be discussing the decision making process, adaptations needed, difference in teaching methods, establishing signs, the EMC “J” Series, AEVIT Touch Screen, and Low Effort Switch for secondaries.  Learning Objectives  1. Understand how the decision was made for the EMC equipment. 2. Understand the various orthotics trialed during the evaluation process. 3. Understand the challenges of communications during evaluation and training. 4. Understand alternative ways of communication. 5. Understand how to facilitate effective communication with DMV examiner for this type of case.

Product Application Session 6 - EMC Presenter Tammy Phipps, OT/L, CDRS

Description of presentation With the use of EMC high-tech equipment, were able to find a driving solution for a client with SMA Type II. We identified solutions for ingress/egress, seating, and positioning for optimal use of driving controls using the “ESHAC” method. Learning Objectives  1. Learn the "Every Solution Has a Compromise" (ESHAC) technique in this case study and how to utilize it in solving complex driving cases. 2. Learn how clients and the therapists work together to find the solution that fits best for the final build.