ADED eLearning
This course focuses on the most common low-tech primary and secondary control modifications, such as hand controls, left-foot accelerator, pedal extensions, aids for steering wheel (spinner knob, turn signal extension, etc.). Clinical assessment findings will be related to the equipment selection criteria to help the driving specialist determine the most appropriate equipment to meet the needs of their client. Behind the wheel training techniques and tips as well as the equipment fitting process will be covered. Case studies will be used to illustrate the concepts and allow the participants to apply the information presented. Appropriate documentation will be discussed as it applies to communication with the mobility vendor, client and funding sources. ADED Best Practices and the NMEDA guidelines will be reviewed to help the driving specialist understand their role in the provision of this type of equipment.
This course includes the Adaptive Driving Equipment Behind the Wheel Review. Course participants will be required to examine, and test drive/sample a variety of adaptive driving equipment under the guidance of a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, an ADED Mobility Equipment Dealer Member, or at an ADED Conference expo.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify low-tech primary and secondary control modifications
- Participants will understand which adaptive equipment and modifications are available for specific client medical conditions and functional deficits
- Participants will understand how low-tech adaptive equipment for operation of primary and secondary controls are installed
- Participants will understand documentation for primary and secondary modifications and how to best communicate with others involved in client care
- Participant will understand ADED Best Practice Guidelines and NMEDA Guidelines related to low-tech primary and secondary control modifications
Beth Gibson
OTR/L, CDRS
Beth Anderson Gibson, OTR/L, CDRS is a clinical lecturer in the Occupational Therapy Department, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida. She is the manager of the UF SmartDriver™ Rehab program which provides driver rehabilitation services to the community. She will be teaching in the Driver Rehabilitation Therapy certificate program. She is participating in driving related research initiatives through the Institute for Driving, Activity, Participation and Technology (I-DAPT). Ms. Gibson is a licensed and registered occupational therapist, certified driver rehabilitation specialist and driving instructor. She completed her BS in occupational therapy at the University of New Hampshire. Ms. Gibson has worked in driver rehabilitation for over 25 years providing comprehensive driver evaluations and training to clients across the age spectrum with an emphasis on low- and high-tech equipment. She currently serves on the professional development committee and the speakers bureau of the Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED). She is a former ADED executive board member and has been awarded for her volunteer service to that organization. She has provided continuing education presentations on driver rehabilitation topics including adaptive driving equipment and wheelchair/vehicle compatibility both locally and at national conferences such as ADED and RESNA. Her clinical practice experience includes SCI, TBI, MS, CVA, neuropathy, amputees, muscular dystrophies, MCI, dementia and young adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, ASD, ADHD, MID and learning disabilities. She has worked in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, hospital outpatient and private practice settings in the Atlanta area and has provided driver rehab services in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama.
