Product Application Session 6 - EMC
Live, Virtual | December 11, 2025 | 5:00PM EST | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary, Members Only 
Registration will close 24 hours prior to the start of the session

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Application 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 Tammy Phipps, OTR/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 

• Participants will learn the “Every Solution Has a Compromise” (ESHAC) technique in this case study and how to utilize it in solving complex driving cases.
  
• Participants will learn how clients and the therapists work together to find the solution that fits best for the final build.

*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 - EMC
Live, Virtual | November 20, 2025 | 5:00PM EST | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary, Members Only 
Registration will close 24 hours prior to the start of the session

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Application 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 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 

• Attendees will understand how the decision was made for the EMC equipment
• Attendees will understand the various orthotics trialed during the evaluation process
• Attendees will understand the challenges of communication during evaluation and training
• Attendees will understand alternative ways of communication
• Attendees will understand how to facilitate effective communication with DMV examiner for this type of case 

*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 - BraunAbility
Live, Virtual | November 18, 2025 | 12:00PM EST | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary, Members Only 
Registration will close 24 hours prior to the start of the session

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Application 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 Jill Sclease, CTRS, CDRS

Description of presentation
Presentation Title: 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 Objectives 

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 solutions into the evaluation process to ensure sustainable mobility outcomes.  

*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 3 - SureGrip
Live, Virtual | November 13, 2025 | 5:00PM EST | .5 ADED Contact Hours | Complimentary, Members Only 
Registration will close 24 hours prior to the start of the session

Designed after the Soap Box Sessions held at the Annual Conference, the Product Application 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 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 

• Understand the complete process of getting a custom solution from Sure Grip.
• Develop skills to help approach the more complicated cases.
• Recognize what can be accomplished when thinking outside of the box and understand how to make it happen.

*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.  

Does Older Adults’ Self-Regulation of Driving Improve Safety?  An Examination of Objective and Subjective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study
Self-Study | 1 ADED Contact Hour | Members $25 / Non-Members $50

This self-study requires participants to download a research brief, read it and then successfully complete a quiz scoring 75% or higher (3 attempts are given). 
This self-study must be completed within 6 months of purchase. 

Does Older Adults’ Self-Regulation of Driving Improve Safety? An Examination of Objective and Subjective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study

Svancara, A. M., Kasha, A., Arnold, L. S., & Yang, C. Y. D. (2024). Does Self-Regulation of Older Adults’ Driving Improve Safety? An Examination of Objective Driving Patterns in the AAA LongROAD Study (Research Brief).
Washington, D.C.: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Abstract: Self-regulation is the act or process of modifying one’s driving in response to an awareness of one’s declining abilities. Two common forms are (1) strategic self-regulation, or decisions made prior to one’s actual driving, and (2) tactical self-regulation, decisions made while driving in response to circumstances of the environment. Rapid Deceleration Events (RDEs), commonly known as hard braking events, are used as a proxy for unsafe driving. The present study assessed the relationship between strategic and tactical self-regulation of driving and RDEs and self-reported crashes. It was hypothesized that increasing levels of self-regulation would be associated with fewer RDEs and self-reported crashes. 

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the effects of older drivers’ self-regulation on safety
• Interpret the literature on safety outcomes related to tactical or strategic self-regulation
• Develop a process for assessing and training older driver clients on implementation and practice of self-regulatory behaviors into daily driving habits
• Investigate if self-regulation is a factor that could influence or extend the safe mobility of older drivers

All sales are final. Refunds will not be granted. All complaints relative to the content 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. 

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.  

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.