Traffic Safety for Driver Rehabilitation

June 10-14, 2024 | 6 PM ET - 9:15 PM ET | Live-Virtual Online | Member $450 / Non-member $900 |15 ADED Contact Hours

• This is a live-virtual, multi-day course conducted over five consecutive evenings for a total of 15 ADED contact hours.
• Attendees must join all 15 hours of content to earn the ADED contact hours.  
• Attendees join the live-virtual event via ADED eLearning to engage in the learning event. 
• Attendees will have access to the session recordings until July 14, 2024. 
• The course notebook will be provided in a digital format one week prior to the course. 
• Attendees will have access to an online discussion board to communicate with instructors and other attendees during the course.

Registration is Limited, don't delay in registering.  Registration will close when sold out or June 7, 2024 at 5 PM ET. 

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. 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.

Goals/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.

Presented by Jill Sclease, CTRS, CDRS & Jan Stephanides, MS OTR/L, CDRS, CDI

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 May 24, 2024; a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Partial refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. ADED does not offer refunds because of technological issues, should the ADED experience a platform outage, attendees will be provided an appropriate credit.  All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and maximum contact hours. Attendance at all live virtual sessions is required to earn 15 ADED Contact Hours. 

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

Planning to sit for the 2024 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

ADED Midwest Chapter Meeting Agenda

May 3, 2024 1:00pm-5:00pm CDT & May 4, 2024 8:00am-12:15pm CDT | Live, in-person | $50 Members  $100  Non-members| 6 ADED Contact hours | Registration closes April 26, 2024 5 PM CDT - Registration is for the full event, both days and a single day rate is not offered. 

 Location: Governor's State University
1 University Parkwy, University Park, Illinois 60484 

Hotels nearby: Holiday Inn Matteson, Illinois
500 Holiday Plaza Dr, Matteson, IL 60443•(708) 747-3500
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Hampton Inn and Suites Matteson, Illinois
20920 Matteson Ave, Matteson, IL 60443
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Friday, May 3, 2024: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

     1:00-1:45- Greeting and Chapter Meeting

     2:00-3:30: Rehabilitative Driver Training Methods for Novice Drivers | Kate Lopez, OTR/L, MHS, LDI, CDRS

     3:30-5:00: It’s What You Don’t See That’ll Get Ya | Kerry Jones

     5:00−6:30pm: Reception Hosted by the Department of Occupational Therapy in the G Atrium.

Saturday, May 4, 2024: 8:00 AM– 12:15 PM

     8:00 -9:00: Breakfast

     9:00-10:30: Driving with Low Vision | Emily Haffner, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, CDRS

     10:45-12:15: Driving Evaluation for Clients with Childhood-Onset Neurological Disorders: An updated review of evidence-based practice | Dr. Matthew Miller

Session 1: “Rehabilitative Driver Training Methods for Novice Drivers”

Speaker: Kate Lopez, OTR/L, MHS, LDI, CDRS

Driving is one of the most complex activities that can be developed.  An individual experiencing an intellectual and/or developmental disability or learning disability can have difficulty with a variety of performance skills that may not be visible but could impact their successful participation in driving.  This course will help attendees learn to identify key characteristics of those hidden disabilities and how they could relate to driving performance.  This course will then help attendees list potential driving and educational interventions and methods for in-clinic assessment and on-the-road training for novice drivers with hidden disabilities.

Objectives:

• Identify key characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) or learning disabilities and how they could impact learning and participation.
• Relate how those key characteristics could impact driving performance.
• List potential interventions and methods for in-clinic assessments on-the-road training for novice drivers with ID/DD or learning disabilities.

Session 2: Driving with Low Vision

Speaker:  Emily Haffner, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, CDRS

Driving rehab providers all encounter individuals with vision impairments. Changes in vision can have significant impacts on driving performance. This course will help providers understand common visual diagnoses and how the symptoms could impact a person's driving performance. The course will teach strategies for on road training to adapt or compensate for visual impairments. Finally, the course will introduce the basics of bioptic driving so that a provider can identify when it is appropriate to refer to a bioptic program for more specialized driving assessment and training services. 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify low vision eye conditions that could impact driving performance.
• Explain adaptive and compensatory strategies for visual impairments while driving.
• Understand when to refer to a bioptic driving program.

Session 3: "What You Don't See is What You Get"

Speaker: Kerry Jones

The importance of Post- Modification Vehicle Inspections (PMVI) and understanding the important role NMEDA provides for this process.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn the process, stages and responsibilities associated with Post-Modification Vehicle Inspections (PMVI)
• Participants will understand the role NMEDA guidelines play in completing a PMVI.
• Participants will be able to identify at least six of the most common issues encountered during the performance of a PMVI.

Session 4: "Driving Evaluation for Clients with Childhood-Onset Neurological Disorders: An updated review of evidence-based practice"

Speaker: Dr. Matthew Miller

To provide insight and information to the CDRS and DRS population on the challenges of training individuals with childhood-onset neurological disorder, such as spina bifida and cerebral palsy. This includes special considerations for individuals with physical disability, abnormal posture and positioning, sensory deficits, cognitive and intellectual differences, and cortical visual impairments. Additionally, to provide an updated review of the literature regarding assessment modalities as they pertain to individuals with chronic neurologic disability. 

Learning Objectives:

• Review some basic pathophysiology and etiology of chronic neurologic conditions, such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida.
• Review and discuss current evidence-based data on assessment and management of these patients as well as the use of analogous conditions and modalities where a strong base of evidence does not exist.
• Identify barriers during clinical testing using interactive case scenarios.
• Understand the requirements for individualized accommodations with reference to driving and identify what specialist may be needed for further clinical testing prior to training. 

Thank you sponsors!

   

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Cancellations must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by April 26, 2024 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 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  

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.  

Texas Chapter Meeting 
May 3, 2024 | 9:00am - 11:00am CDT | Live-virtual | $10 Members & $20 Non-members | 1 ADED Contact hours | Registration closes May 2, 2024 5 PM CDT

Course: “Eyes on the Road – Neuro-Visual Aspects of Driving Safety and Rehabilitation.” presented by Dr. Lindsey Berry, OD (1 hour)

Closing, questions, and answers from Dr. Berry, OD (15 minutes)

Suregrip presentation (15 minutes)

Texas current affairs and closing (30 minutes)

 Session 1: “Eyes on the Road – Neuro-Visual Aspects of Driving Safety and Rehabilitation.”

Speaker: Dr. Lindsey Berry, OD 

ABSTRACT: Driving is one of the most dangerous tasks people partake in on a daily basis. Vision plays a critical role in the safety of driving and can significantly hinder one’s ability to drive if there are any deficits. 20/20 vision is one of 17 visual skills necessary for optimal visual performance. Other aspects of vision needed for safe driving include peripheral vision, eye tracking, eye teaming, eye focusing, processing speed, reaction time, depth perception, and visual spatial awareness. People with neurological problems, whether developmental or acquired, often have deficits in one or more aspects of visual performance. These deficits may inhibit them from obtaining a driver’s license or returning to driving, thereby limiting their independence. However, rehabilitation exercises can be performed to improve visual performance and to teach people to use their visual system effectively for safe driving.

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES –

• List the vision requirements for driving in Texas
• Describe the areas of vision that are needed for safe driving
• Identify signs and symptoms of visual deficits related to safe driving
• Create rehabilitation exercises to improve visual performance for safe driving

Thank you sponsor!

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 May 2, 2024; a 20% handling fee will be charged. Refunds will not be issued after this date or for “no-shows.” Partial refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. ADED does not offer refunds because of technological issues, should the ADED experience a platform outage, attendees will be provided an appropriate credit.  All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net  

Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and maximum contact hours. 

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

April 26, 2024 | 10am-2pm MT | Live, in-person/ Live | $15 - Members only  | 3 ADED Contact hours | Registration closes April 20, 2024 5 PM MDT

Castlewood Library | 6739 S Uinta St., Room A  | Centennial, CO 80112

 Agenda

1. Introductions: DMV staff and group members introduce themselves and what program they represent. (10:00am-10:15am)

2. Program: DMV–Coordination between DMV departments and CDRS/Programs, for Best Outcomes for the Client (10:15am-1:15pm)

     a. New forms rolled out for rehab in 2023–DR2401, DR2402

     b. Change of Rehab Permit process–given to client instead of mailed to programs. Working, or not?

     c. Proper contact information from CDRS to DMV—email, phone contact, supervisor names if things are not going well at the service desk for the client.

     d. review last meeting with DMV–what was the outcomes of the requests and concerns?

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

     a. Adaptive Driving Solutions

     b. Craig Hospital

     c. Drive with Confidence

     d. Family Health West

     e. Health Promotion Partners

     f. VA Aurora

     g. VA Western Slope

4. Chapter Business (1:45pm-2:00pm)

     a. Recognize those who sat for the CDRS exam in 2023

     b. Recognize Tammi for taking on Secretary role through June 2024

     c. Well wishes for those retiring!

     d. Review info from 2023 ADED Conference in September/October

     e. Discuss slate of new officers needed. Voting happens in late spring, training online, and term begins July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026. NEED PRESIDENT, SECRETARY. Should also have a Vice President. No term limits, can re-run each voting period. Ballots are sent electronically via national ADED.

     f. Ballot/Voting for next slate of officers, terms to start 7/1/24

              i. President

              ii. Vice President

              iii. Secretary

      g. Thank you to those who held office in 2022-2024

      h. October meeting will be contact hours from January’s weather canceled meeting with Heather presenting on Anxiety. Location to be determined

      i. NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 30, 2024, at Craig Hospital, presented by Natalie. THIS WILL BE AN ALL-DAY MEETING.

DMV Representatives:

Jennifer Holloway, Records Support Administrative Assistant III & Danette Christiansen, *new* Record Unit Support Supervisor (observing)

BIO: Jennifer Holloway is the main contact person for the CDRS’s in Colorado within the Records Support division. She ensures that the rules are in place for REHAB ONLY, and that the client has access to rehab permits, DR2401/DR2402 forms, Rehab Providers, and that the information has been inputted into their records for the Licensing division.

Abstract: This collaborative meeting is meant as a follow up with the DMV about changes that have been made with their DR2401/DR2402 forms, processes, and the REHAB process in general over the last year. Discussion will include front range vs. western slope services and access, use of the new forms, changes in DMV processes, contact information for CDRS’s to DMV and vice versa. Any new DMV rules and changes within the Driver Handbook will also be reviewed, as a way to keep communication open and up to date. There will be opportunities to ask questions and get assistance with customer support needs via these processes between client, CDRS and DMV.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will interface with the new DMV staff working in the realm of REHAB ONLY, and get contact information for the CDRS' s/programs when questions or problems arise. They will know who to contact, and how (phone, email, fax), in order to help clients or get help with problems. Confirm that the processes that programs are using for contact when sending in LOC and DR2401/Dr2402 forms are correct.

2. Attendees will learn the new laws and statutes that impact the REHAB ONLY process, and any new on-road/instructional changes. Attendees will be able to implement these in their practices, by better understanding them. *Are these in the newest printing of the Driver Handbook? Are ANY printed handbooks available, for those who cannot access it online?

3. Attendees will understand the chain of command for ALL CO DMV offices in relation to REHAB ONLY, permits/license, minors vs. adult, out of state vs. resident, revoked status vs. expired, etc. All attendees' questions will be fielded by the DMV representatives and answered on the spot, or followed up with after the meeting (when clarification is needed). Attendees will be able to reference this meeting, the staff, and the knowledge shared when questions or problems arise. This is also a follow up from the last meeting, where some items may have been left ambiguous or unanswered…Western Slope–have things been better? How can we come together to have the same types or services offered in the Front Range?

4. All attendees will know who to contact for what type of question/problem (which department, which level of staff, which specific individual, etc).

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Cancellations must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by April 20, 2024, 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 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  

 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.  

North Carolina/Virginia Chapter Meeting
April 26, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM ET | Live In-person | Members Only $25 | 5 ADED Contact Hours Approved
Registration closes April 22, 2024 11:59 PM ET

Location: Ilderton Conversions of High Point | 701 S Main St | High Point, NC 27260

Agenda:

9:00 - 12:00 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 a 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:

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

12:00 - 2:30 Lunch provided by Ilderton and Research Article Discussion

2 research articles will be reviewed and discussed. Participants will be asked to review articles prior to meeting.

Research articles:

Slowed Driving-Reaction Time Following Concussion-Symptom Resolution

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32961301/
Lempke LB, Lynall RC, Hoffman NL, Devos H, Schmidt JD. Slowed driving-reaction time following concussion-symptom resolution. J Sport Health Sci. 2021 Mar;10(2):145-153. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2020.09.005. Epub 2020 Sep 19. PMID: 32961301; PMCID: PMC7987557.

Characteristics of On-Road Driving Performance of Persons with Central Vision Loss Who Use Bioptic Telescopes | IOVS | ARVO Journals
Joanne M. Wood; Gerald McGwin, Jr; Jennifer Elgin; Karen Searcey; Cynthia Owsley

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All cancellations must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by April 22, 2024; 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. 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.  

Thank you to our sponsor!

Iowa/Nebraska Chapter 4/20/2024 | 8:30-12:15 CT | Live-virtual | $15 Members / $30 Non-members | 3 ADED Contact hours

8:30-9:00     Chapter business meeting

9:00-9:15     Opening & speaker introduction

9:15-10:45    Session 1: Driver licensing agency panel discussion 

10:45:-11:00  Break

11:00-12:00:  Session 2: Vendor presentation

12:00-12:15   Closing and final questions

Session 1: Partnering with Driver Licensing Agencies Panel Discussion

Developing a strong relationship with our local driver licensing organization is crucial to ensuring a successful outcome for our driver rehabilitation clients.
Speakers:  Jenna Anderson- Driver Fitness Compliance Officer, Matt Coatney- DMV, Cheryl Porter- DMV
Often our clients need assistance with navigating next steps in relation to licensure and this discussion will assist with the following:

• Reviewing the process for renewing an expired license after illness/injury if they need a driving evaluation
• Steps to take when licensure revocation is recommended
• Physician’s role in driving recommendations versus DRS role
• Recommended steps when a client needs restrictions on their license/adaptive equipment
• Testing accommodations allowed

Session 2: Clients need community mobility solutions to ensure continued independence requiring continued learning and review of various vehicle modifications and adaptive equipment available.

Superior Van and Mobility's Michael Patterson will provide a general overview of the following:

• Review current/New vehicle solutions on the market
• Address updates in adaptive equipment options available (electronic versus mechanical, low and mid tech options)
• Discuss common Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems currently available in vehicles and pros/cons
• Matching mobility devices to vehicles- overcoming challenges

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. All cancellations must be made in writing to the ADED Executive Office by April 12, 2024; 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. 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.  

Thank you Sponsors!

Vision Badge Level 1 

$195 Members | $390 Non-Members | 5 ADED Contact Hours
Online, on-demand all education and quizzes are included in this purchase. 
To earn the badge, the participant must successfully complete all coursework and knowledge checks and score 75% or better for quiz components.
You have 6 months from the date of purchase to complete all items and earn your badge. For proper function and the best experience, please review the FAQs and technology requirements https://elearning.aded.net/faq... 

The vision badge is a succession of badges focused on complex factors related to anatomy of the eye, functional vision and the impact of vision and common impairments on driving fitness. The badges are structured to provide an overview with increased complexity and application for the driver instructor/educator and/or health care professional. The succession of badges need to be taken in order and all individuals wishing to take subsequent levels must take Level 1.

The Level 1 (Beginners) Badge is designed for the driving instructor and health care professional needing to review basic vision concepts or other individuals wanting to learn about basic concepts of vision. A basic overview of anatomy of the eye, vision skills, and common vision and visual perceptual impairments that can impact driving fitness or fitness to drive. Discussion on how these conditions can impact driving and community mobility. Click here for the matrix. 

Prerequisites This badge requires participants to possess 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 OR current state registration as an allied health professional. Health related degrees include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreational Therapy, Nursing, and Exercise Physiology. (Verification required via upload of current state registration/license).

Upon completion of the Level 1 (Beginners) Vision Badge, the attendee will consume education on the following competencies and have an understanding of:

• Client Intake: Medical History and Pharmacology; Visual History; Driving History; Age and activities
• Vision Terminology: Medical terminology; Abbreviations; Ophthalmologic specialists; Glossary
• Visual Impairments: Age related vision changes, comorbidities, and medications on vision; Common Eye diseases: Cataracts; Macular degeneration; Glaucoma; Diabetic retinopathy; Astigmatism; Albinism; Nystagmus; Hereditary eye diseases; Reduced acuity and visual fields. Conditions associated with vision impairments: Stroke; Brain injury; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscular Dystrophies; Brain Tumors; Cancer (of eye or neurological structures)
• Basic Vision Screening: Visual acuity; Peripheral vision; Visual Fields; Stereopsis
• Visual Perceptual Overview: Impairments; Assessment; Impact of visual perceptual impairments on driving safety
• Driving Errors Associated with Visual Impairments
• Documentation - State/Province vision guidelines
  • Remains current with relevant research and evidence related to vision and driver training needs
  • Understands and complies with ADED Code of Ethics
  • Understands and complies with ADED Best Practice Guidelines for the Delivery of Driver Rehabilitation Services

The vision badge Level 1 holder will continuously strive to improve quality of services by doing the following:
• Remains current with relevant research and evidence related to vision and driver training needs
• Understands and complies with ADED Code of Ethics
• Understands and complies with ADED Best Practice Guidelines for the Delivery of Driver Rehabilitation Services

Registration confirmation and payment receipts are e-mailed to the attendee. Fees paid are non-refundable.  ADED reserves the right to modify content at any time. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

Current CDRS' & DRPs please refer to policy 403 for educational activity and maximum contact hours. 

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

Help Hope Live 

Sonny Mullen, Director of Outreach discusses the Help Hope Live program and how it can benefit clients. 

Help Hope Live supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses. Even with insurance, a health crisis can become a financial crisis. Since 1983, Help Hope Live has helped thousands of people raise millions of dollars for to pay a wide range of expenses, including out-of-pocket costs for: medications, durable medical equipment, home health care, wheelchair-accessibility modifications, physical therapy, innovative treatments, medical travel and temporary relocation, even emergency living assistance. Our program has also helped thousands pay it forward and assist others with their medical expenses.

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.