Georgia/South Carolina Chapter Meeting October 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Live, In Person
Augusta HUB Board Room, 631 Chafee Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904
HUB Office Phone:  706.926.0557

Deadline to register: October 10, 2025 5 PM ET

4 ADED Contact Hours | Members $20 / Non-Members $40

Schedule (subject to change)
9:30am Registration and snacks
10:00am-11:00am Augusta Mobility Presentation on Vehicle Modifications
11:00am - 12:00pm Vocational Rehabilitation Presentation
12:00-12:30  Business Meeting
12:30-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm Addressing the Role of Driver Rehabilitation at the State Level presentation
2:00-3:00pm Older Driver Presentation
3:00pm Meeting adjournment

The major changes in the Mobility industry due to ever changing technology and the challenges with the bigger clients and heavier wheelchairs. Presenter: Darryl Zerbel

Learning Objectives:

• Vehicles available for Modification
• How Hybrid Vehicles have affected the Mobility Industry
• Changes in the Mobility Industry
• State and Federal Requirements for Mobility Equipment Installation / Vendors
• Challenges regarding client sizes and the issuing of heavier wheelchairs 

Presenter Bio:
We are the Braun, Vantage Mobility and ATC Dealer in the area for Wheelchair Accessible Vans. We are a dealer and installer for all Mobility Equipment for vehicles that includes all driving aids, lifts, Seating Systems and Power Tie Down Systems. We are a high in modifier shop and the only NMEDA Dealer in our area.

Who is Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) and how can this serve client needs in driving? Presenter: Courtney Sapp, MBA, Rafael A. Quiñones, BSME, MSBIOE, ATP, Betty McCants

Highlight Provider Management role in GVRA, and the role as intercessor for vendors and providers 

Learning Objectives:

• Overview of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) and GVRA mission and vision for Georgians with disabilities.
• Highlight Provider Management role in GVRA, and the role as intercessor for vendors and providers.
• Identify and define the teams that make up AWT.
• Becoming a client, vendor and/or provider with GVRA. 

Presenters: 
Courtney Sapp, MBA, Provider Relations Supervisor | Rafael A. Quiñones, BSME, MSBIOE, ATP, Rehabilitation Engineer | Betty McCants, Provider Relations Specialist

Addressing the Role of Driver Rehabilitation at the State Level. Presenter: Elizabeth “Liz” Soles, OTR/L, CDRS, CAE

The newly revised Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards (NTDETAS) includes more robust language in addressing the education and training needs of novice drivers with disabilities. The NTDETAS serve to guide all novice teen driver education and training programs in the United States. With help from a task force of ADED members, provisions for servicing drivers who require specialized services now have an opportunity to be addressed and enforced at the state level. This session will review the significant changes to this document and outline grassroots methods for ADED members to discuss and share with administrators at the State level. 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role that the NTDETAS has in advising State driver's education programs
• Identify the areas that driver rehabilitation specialists play a role in educating and training novice drivers with disabilities.
• Develop a plan to work with State administrators in including driver rehabilitation services in the driver education program and statutes. 

Presenter Bio: Elizabeth “Liz” Soles, OTR/L, CDRS, CAE, brings 30 years of experience as an occupational therapist to her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED). Her work in occupational therapy and driver rehabilitation focuses on supporting novice drivers and individuals needing rehabilitation for basic vehicle modifications. As CEO of ADED, Liz is dedicated to advancing the field and equipping members with the resources and tools they need to serve their communities effectively. She has previously served as Chair and is currently a member of the Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education (ANSTSE).

Approaching discussions with older drivers. Presenter: Julia McVicker

Difficult discussions with clients are part of our role in assessing and determining fitness to drive. However there are few conversations more complex and emotional than discussing older driver safety and driving cessation. In this course we will review current research and trends related to aging and driving. The focus is on providing those in the driving field with information to use during those difficult discussions. 

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will explore the current landscape of driving as an older adult
• Attendees will learn updated information from the NHTSA and insurance agencies on aging and driving
• Following course attendees will be able to employ new techniques for having difficult conversations with older drivers and their families.
• Attendees will be able to participate in an open discussion to harness our collective knowledge to share their experiences with driving cessation. 

Presenter Bio: Julia McVicker is a dedicated occupational therapist and founder of Adaptable Therapy Services. She leads divisions such as the Adaptable Driver Evaluation and Training and CIMT Atlanta, focusing on tailored rehabilitation to help individuals regain daily independence. With a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University and specialized CIMT training from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Julia brings over twenty years of experience in areas like hand therapy, orthopedics, and stroke rehabilitation. Julia currently serves the state of Georgia as the Chapter President for Georgia and South Carolina on the ADED (Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists) board. Along with her mission to serve clients, she also presents courses at local universities on the topic of Driver Rehabilitation and business ownership. At the core of her work is a commitment to patient-centered care and education. Known for her clinical expertise and compassion, Julia actively pursues ongoing learning and values collaboration to improve therapeutic outcomes. 

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