Traffic Safety for Driver Rehabilitation (Live-Virtual)

July 17-21, 2023 | 6 PM ET - 9:15 PM ET | Live Online | Member $450 / Non-member $900 |15 ADED Contact Hours | Limited Attendance
Registration closes Friday, July 7, 2023 11:59 PM ET

• This is a live-virtual, multi-day course conducted over five consecutive evenings for a total of 15 ADED contact hours.
• Attendees must join or watch 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 session recordings until August 21, 2023.
• The course notebook will be provided in a digital format in the handout tab 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.

Abstract

This ADED course is designed to deliver traffic safety principles and practices. This course will provide information inherent in the traffic safety/driver education fields and is critical for anyone providing driver rehabilitation services. Information to be gained from this program includes: defensive driving and collision avoidance techniques, strategies for teaching vehicle maneuverability, design of a driver education course and how to determine number of sessions needed for training. In addition, the program discusses how human factors impact evaluation, training, as well as facilitating communication with the client and their support system.

Learning Objectives

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

- Identify basic traffic safety rules, basic defensive driving and collision avoidance strategies.
- Recognize how and when to take control of the vehicle, if needed.
- Identify specific strategies for teaching vehicle maneuverability.
- Design an on-road course to determine driver competency.
- Identify the criteria needed to assess and the interventions required to determine the number of sessions needed for training, remediation, or driving cessation.
- Recognize the psychomotor, cognitive, visual and behavioral aspects of driving that result in competent driving skills.
- Recognize the causes of driving errors and relate them to the clinical assessment.
- Identify characteristics inherent in select disabled populations that should be considered for teaching and training for driver competency.
- List ways to effectively communicate observed driver actions into verbal and written format.
- Recognize medical prescriptions that may influence and impact driving ability.

Course Presenters: Staci Frazier, OTR/l, CDI, CDRS & Jill Sclease, CTRS, CDRS

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 July 7, 2023; 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' & DPRs 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.

Application of Adaptive Vehicle Modifications (Live-Virtual)

June 26-30, 2023 | 6 PM ET - 9:15 PM ET | Live Online | Member $450 / Non-member $900 |15 ADED Contact Hours | Limited Attendance

Registration Closes June 16, 2023 , 11:59 PM ET

• This is a live-virtual, multi-day course conducted over five consecutive evenings for a total of 15 ADED contact hours.
• Attendees must join or watch 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 session recordings until July 30, 2023. 
• The course notebook will be provided in a digital format in the handout tab 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.

Abstract

This ADED course is ideal for those desiring knowledge of adaptive driving equipment as well as the process for prescribing and delivering such equipment to individuals with disabilities. Topics will cover adaptive driving equipment assessment, low tech equipment options, high tech driving systems, writing prescriptions, vehicle / equipment fitting and wheelchair passenger accommodations. The course also covers collaboration with local mobility equipment dealers and drivers for best-fit options.

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

• Analyze the taxonomy used in driver rehabilitation and vehicle modifications.
• Describe various client vehicle transfer options.
• Discuss key principles in driver positioning and vehicle fit.
• Compare and differentiate between low tech equipment and high tech driving systems.
• Analyze primary and secondary driving control modification options for drivers with various disabilities.
• Discuss documentation elements and best practice with respect to vehicle adaptations and adaptive vehicle prescription writing.
• Compare various mobility device stowage, securement and carrier options.
• Assess vehicle and equipment fitting.
• Develop effective collaboration with the mobility equipment dealer.
• Discuss key principles of securement for wheelchair dependent drivers and passengers.

Course Presenters: Jenny Nordine, OTR/L, CDRS & Jill Sclease, CTRS, 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 June 9, 2023; 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' & DPRs 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.

GA/SC Chapter Meeting
May 19, 2023 | Live, In Person | Register by May 12, 2023
Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research | 4 Research Drive  | Greenville, SC 
$25 Members - $50 Non-Members | 5 ADED Contact Hours Approved

Agenda: 

10:00-10:15 Greeting and discuss old business

10:15-12:15 BraunAbility Chapter Education Session Presenter: Cassy Churchill, Performance Coach, Dealer Development BraunAbility

This session presented by BraunAbility offers a structured, educational program for learners to become more familiar with the BraunAbility portfolio, services, and dealer network.  This program will feature live presentation and a hands-on/live-in person component to showcase product. Resources will be provided to participants to enhance learning. Participants must be present for the session including the hands-on product demonstration activity to earn contact hours. The first section of the course will review the history of BraunAbility, their value proposition and review the portfolio of products. This will include wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV’s), lifts and seating products. The second section of the course will include product demonstrations conducted by BraunAbility and their Mobility Equipment Dealer. The final section of the program will be presentation of case studies and application products that the participant has learned about with case scenarios to demonstrate application of products to fulfill client needs.  We would prefer to have these case studies include real life examples from the field, provided by the chapter members/chapter leadership.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of session the participant will understand the following:

1. The history of BraunAbility and their unique value proposition to include advanced engineering principles and lean manufacturing processes
2. The value of working with a BraunAbility dealer; for ADED Evaluator and Consumer
3. The features and benefits of the BraunAbility portfolio including vehicle chassis styles and conversions, lifts, and seating products and how that can assist the evaluator and consumer 
4. How to access information to assist in your evaluation process and tools for use by the evaluator

12:15-1:15:  Lunch provided by Mobility Works of Greenville, SC

1:15-2:15 Continuation of BraunAbility Chapter Education Session

2:15-2:30 Break

2:30-4:30  State of Art Automotive Engineers  Dr. Johnell Brooks, Clemson University

This session will include a 2-hour walking tour of the International Center for Automotive Research and discuss the Deep Orange Vehicle Development from the ground to finished product. We will have an in-depth demonstration of the automotive lab. We will see previous Deep Orange research vehicles and the current one being developed at this time.  We will see all the automotive facility and research areas for developing new vehicles.

 If time permits, we may have the option to discussing the Driving Simulator and new programs being developed for evaluators (this maybe another course offered later).

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding of vehicle development process
2. Introduction to testing laboratory for Vehicle Development
3. Introduction to future automotive development

Walking Tour of entire International Center for Automotive Research will include:

1. In-depth demonstration of the Automotive Lab
2. In depth discussion of Deep Orange Research Vehicles past, present and future
3. Tour of facility and research areas.

4:30 Meeting Adjourned

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Cancellations for conference must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by May 12, 2023 a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Substitutions are accepted with a written notice provided that the replacement meets the same registration fee criteria. Partial refunds and partial credits 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 is not responsible for nonrefundable airline, hotel reservations, or other travel expenses that are incurred due to cancellation. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, facilities, 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  

KY.TN.WV Chapter Meeting May 12, 2023
Live, In Person - BraunAbility Plant Tour
631 W. 11th Street  Winamac, IN 46996
$10 Members Only Meeting 
2 ADED Contact Hours Approved

Recommendation for overnight accommodations: 
Holiday Inn Express | 3939 East Market St. | Logansport, IN 46947 | 888-465-4329 reservation line  

AGENDA

10:00 - 12:00pm   Tour of the Manufacturing Plant and a Q&A session following the tour.

Attendees will take a guided tour through the manufacturing plant.  Multiple onsite corporate reps will give mini presentations.  Afterwards there will be a question and answer time to discuss BraunAbility's products, availability, and how regulations impact manufacturing.  

Learning Objectives: 

• Attendees will gain a better understanding of why products are manufactured the way they are in order to meet the needs of the clients. 
• Attendees will gain a better understanding of how the manufacturing and engineering process effects product availability.
• Attendees will gain a better understanding of the regulations that need to be followed in the manufacturing process verses the installation process. 

Presenters:  Various Braun Reps | Moderator: Michele W. Coffey, OT/L, CDRS

2 ADED Contact Hours Approved 

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Cancellations for conference must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by May 5, 2023 a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Substitutions are accepted with a written notice provided that the replacement meets the same registration fee criteria. Partial refunds and partial credits 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 is not responsible for nonrefundable airline, hotel reservations, or other travel expenses that are incurred due to cancellation. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, facilities, 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 

Planning to sit for the 2023 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

Northeast ADED Chapter Meeting   4/04/2023  Live-Virtual

2 ADED Contact Hours | Members $10 / Non-Members $20

6:30 PM Opening: Welcome, New Business, Old Business, Ideas for future Meetings

7:00- 9:00 PM Presentation: Driving Risk Calculator Basics, Updates and Questions - Ann Forrest Clark, OTR/L, CDRS, LDI

The Driving Risk Calculator (DRC) is a framework that organizes the process to administer and interpret 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 are posted on the ADED website.  Continuous improvement of the DRC is sought through the use of updated evidenced based testing.  Updated standardized tests and resources added over the past months will be presented.   

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will experience the Driving Risk Calculator 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.

9:00 PM Adjourn

Sponsored by

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Cancellations for conference must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by March 28, 2023 a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Substitutions are accepted with a written notice provided that the replacement meets the same registration fee criteria. Partial refunds and partial credits 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 is not responsible for nonrefundable airline, hotel reservations, or other travel expenses that are incurred due to cancellation. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, facilities, 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 

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. 

The CDRS & the Mobility Equipment Dealer: How it Works in the Real World
November 15, 2021 - 7 PM ET

Join us for a fun, fast-paced conversation with Jenny Nordine (OTR/L, CDRS – Driving To Independence) and Chad Blake (mobility equipment dealer – Ability Center, United Access & Adaptive Driving Access) as they take a refreshingly candid look at how the dealer / DRS relationship REALLY works.

These two have worked closely with each other for over 15 years, and their shared experiences will have you nodding along sympathetically when you are not cracking up laughing! Listen and learn as they address the current challenges of equipment shortages and delivery backlogs, as well as tips and tricks for getting the most out of your CDRS / MED relationship.

Sponsored by: NMEDA 

About the Speakers: 

Chad Blake – Senior Vice President Sales & Store Operations - Arch Retail

Chad began working for Ability Center in 2006 as the Phoenix store manager and has held various positions within the company since then.  Currently, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all Arch Retail Locations. Chad currently serves on the NMEDA Board of Directors and has also served as the Chair of the Phoenix Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues. 

Through his various career experiences, Chad has learned that in order to be successful, we must effectively work with PEOPLE.  “I always tell our company’s team that we are in the PEOPLE business.  Above all else, our focus is on a positive outcome for the customer. If we always put the customer first and work as a team to find their best possible mobility solution, we are fulfilling our promise as a mobility dealer.  That same attitude applies to our entire industry.”

Jenny Nordine – OTR/L, CDRS -Driving to Independence

Jenny Nordine, OTR/L, CDRS began her occupational therapy private practice, Driving to Independence, specializing in adaptive driving and equipment recommendations in 2000. She founded Driving To Independence to address clients’ community independence and transportation needs and continues to make this her mission. Jenny has completed her credentials as a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist to ensure the high standards required to maintain this area of specialty.

Jenny has presented at multiple conferences on the subject of Adaptive Drivers Assessment and Training including the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association, Arizona Occupational Therapy Association, American Stroke Association, A.T. Still University, and Midwestern University. Jenny is also a past president of the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED).

This 7-hour course addresses empirically based methods for evaluating the cognitive, visual, visual perceptual, behavioral and executive functions which are required to drive. These capacities are often not evident to the outside observer or to the driver. We will address symptoms and diagnoses that raise special concerns for driving. After a presentation of some of the major resources and test protocols, we will focus on their use in transitioning to behind-the-wheel assessment and training with a focus on reviewing clinical deficits effects on performance and appropriate training approaches for clients. The workshop will offer best practices in documentations and communication with the client and other professionals. The workshop will also review strategies for intervention, re-evaluation and address when training may be implemented/recommended or discontinued. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Recognize hidden cognitive, perceptual and behavioral deficits related to neurological pathology that may impact the driving task.
2. Identify several evidence-based off-road clinical procedures to assess these deficits.
3. Develop skills to analyze the results of a clinical assessment in relation to potential difficulties that may arise during assessment behind the wheel and, ultimately, in driving.
4. Develop skills to interpret how clinical deficit may affect driving performance and identify factors that will determine client’s potential for training.
5. Develop skills for writing an effective plan of care, documenting reportable outcomes to client, family, physicians and state agencies and how best to communicate outcomes to clients, funding agencies and mobility dealers.
6. Understand BTW training techniques that may address cognitive perceptual difficulties and recognize training approaches that meet the needs of all level clients.
7. Recognize potential outcomes of training and use of objective re-assessment to ensure progression of skill development while identifying when clients may be discharged or if training should be terminated.
8. Develop skills for intervention planning for clients with cognitive perceptual or physical difficulties.

Speakers: Rosamond Gianutsos Psychologist, Ph.D., FAAO, CDRS & Amanda Plourde, COTA/L, CDI, CDRS
7 ADED Contact Hours

Help Hope Live 

Sonny Mullen, Outreach Manager 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.