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.  

2025 Virtual Research Day

November 7, 2025 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET | Live-Virtual | 3.5 ADED Contact Hours 
Members $50 | Verified Students $25 | Non-Members $100 | Non-Members Verified Faculty $50

Non-Members that are Students or Faculty complete this form for verification CLICK HERE - Once verified you will receive a discount code by email

Registration closes 11/6 at 3 PM ET | Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours

Overview: The ADED Virtual Research Day will be a virtual event on November 7, 2025. The ADED Virtual Research Day 2025 theme is Roll with Changes. Students, clinicians, and researchers interested in driver rehabilitation will discuss and enhance their knowledge of evidence-based research and its application to clinical practice at this event. This is a live virtual event and will not be recorded. Attendees must be present live-virtual for the entire event to receive contact hours. 

KEYNOTE | Engaging with research in the field of driver rehabilitation 

Presenters: Emily Haffner, CScD, MOT, OTRL, CDRS & Maria T. Schultheis, PhD

This presentation will share and expand on the outcomes from the Research World Cafe event held at the annual ADED conference this year. The following topics will be addressed: the role of research and implementation in driving rehab, perceptions of driver rehabilitation specialists on the use of research in practice and topics for additional research.  This presentation will build on these findings to define a call to action and next steps for clinicians, researchers, and organizations. 

Impact of Driving Simulators on the Pre-Driving Skills of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Authors: Megan Edwards Collins, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, CAPS, CPFS; Lydia Bravinder, OTS; Ava Clapp, OTS; Evelyn Crumb, OTS; Alexis Farrior, OTS; Emily Hernandez, OTS; Alana Van Schaick, OTS; Keidra Woodson, OTS

Affiliated Institution/Workplace: Winston-Salem State University

Knowledge and Perceptions of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Among Driving Rehabilitation Specialists

Authors: Kelsee Hove, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, DRP, Kassidy Hackbarth, OTD/S, Zoie Harvey, OTD/S, Brianna Schwake, OTD/S, Savannah Wiltse, OTD/S

Affiliated Institution/Workplace: Des Moines University  

Assessing driver readiness after acquired brain injury: score agreement of two devices

Authors: Sharon E. Gowdy Wagener, OTD, OTR/L , Nora C. Frigo, OTD, OTR/L, Kathy Woods, OTR/L, CDRS, LDI, Sandra Castro-Pearson, PhD

Affiliated Institution/Workplace: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute/Allina Health

Addressing Return to Driving Goals: The Occupational and Physical Therapist Experience

Authors: Janeen Bolden-Born, PT, DPT, NCS, DHS Candidate

Affiliated Institution/Workplace: University of Indianapolis

Ecological momentary assessment: A novel way to characterize driving after brain injury

Authors: Riley McHugh, Kathryn N. Devlin, Nicole Eng, Jocelyn Ang, Maria T. Schultheis

Affiliated Institution/Workplace: Drexel University

Exploring Bioptic Drivers’ Perceptions of Simulator-Based Training: A Qualitative Interview Study

Authors: Fangda Zhang, Andrew Vanacore, Bradley Dougherty, Dominique M. Rose, Thomas Kerwin, Cameron Wrabel, Emily Haffner, Mary Miller, Susan Wolf, Jingzhen (Ginger) Yang

Affiliated Institution/Workplace: The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital 

Predictive Ability and Changes over Time of Self-Reported Driving Behavior

Authors: Nicole Eng, MS, Kathryn N. Devlin, PhD, Jocelyn Ang, BS, Molly Split, PhD, Rachel Lyons, BS, Maria T. Schultheis, PhD

Affiliated Institution/Workplace: Drexel University

Click HERE for the session Abstracts

Attendance at the entire event is required to earn contact hours, no partial hours are awarded. Refunds will not be granted. ADED reserves the right to modify content, timetable, change speakers, or cancel events due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. If ADED cancels an event, a full refund will be provided to registrants. All complaints relative to the content, instructor, and registration procedures are to be directed to the ADED executive office: 200 1st Ave NW #505 Hickory NC 28601 or via email eLearning@aded.net

*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 2 - Adapt Solutions
Live, Virtual | November 4, 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 Nikki Simmons, MS, OT/L, CDRS

Description of presentation
We invite you to attend a session highlighting 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 

• Review cases where Adapt Solutions' products were the best fit the client needs.
• Explore the product features and applications required for specific client needs.

Please note: This session will portray different case studies than our other session.

*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 1 - Adapt Solutions
Live, Virtual | October 30, 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 Nikki Simmons, MS, OT/L, CDRS

Description of presentation
Join us for 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 

• Learn about the Key features and benefits of Adapt Solutions' product line
• Learn Vehicle compatibility and installation considerations
• Discuss Real-life applications and client success stories
• Tips on choosing the right solutions for various mobility needs 

*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.  

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