Please call us at for more information about the program, including current pricing and private pay rates. Physical Rehabilitation. Who Our Adaptive Driving Program Can Help Staffed by Occupational Therapists—who are also state-licensed driving instructors and certified driving rehabilitation specialists—our Adaptive Driving Program provides services to individuals recovering from a significant illness or injury and who are interested in determining if they are able to safely resume driving.
This evaluation also involves various standardized assessments to test pre-driving skills in the areas of vision, perception, reaction time, physical skills, and cognitive skills. Designed to fit the individual needs of each client, mobility evaluations may consult other professionals as needed. When all needed forms are received, Shepherd Center will contact you to schedule an appointment. Contact Shepherd Center directly with questions about scheduling an appointment by calling Download Physician Referral Form.
Program specialists provide information on purchasing modified vehicles, as well as personalized training and instruction on using adaptive equipment. New drivers with disabilities may also receive driving lessons to increase confidence and proficiency behind the wheel. All services are designed to meet the individual needs of each client. Reach staff members by phone at to answer specific questions for inpatient, outpatient and day program clients.
Outpatient Programs. Adapted Driving Services for Disabilities or Injuries. Understand Transportation Options with Adaptive Driving Assessment Transportation is an important part of daily life as it facilitates work, school, time with friends, running errands and more. On-the-Road Training starts you off in an isolated setting, such as an empty parking lot, to test basic skills in vehicle operation. Casa Colina has two specialized vehicles available for On-the-Road Training.
Our sedan is designed for safety and comfort, with adaptive features like:. Once your therapist determines which equipment best meets your needs, they will discuss specific recommendations regarding vehicle choice and the need to purchase any custom equipment. Pre-Driver Training builds skills and confidence and is a great way to develop driver readiness. Each day, Christine rises before Josh to put out the horses and cook With Casa Colina's year history of excellence, the Bosserman family knew it represented their mother, Barbara's, best When Gary Willis reflects on the care he has received at Casa Colina, the year-old Riverside resident considers his time as a In many ways, knowing the rules of the road is the same for a person with disabilities as it is for anyone else.
Adaptive driving, also referred to as assisted driving, is a form of driving that makes use of specialized equipment that serve the same purpose as conventional equipment components. The equipment is designed to make it easier for a person to safely operate a vehicle within his or her skill set, while abiding by the rules of the road. For example, if a person is immobile below the waist, brakes and accelerators can be operated by hand controls or joysticks. Additionally, modifications such as wheelchair lifts and ramps, accessible doors and handles engineered in vehicles so drivers — and passengers, for that matter — can enter, be secured within, or exit a vehicle with ease.
Learning to drive a modified vehicle can be a challenge in and of itself. There are, however, specialists — often occupational therapist with specialized training — and resources that can assist people in learning how to drive a vehicle confidently. Driving gives people a sense of freedom and allows them to engage in regular activities when and where they want to without depending on others for transportation. A person that is able to drive may find it easier to travel to and from work without being burdened by transit schedules.
They may also be able to accept employment in locations not easily accessible to commuter stations. They can attend events, socialize, and take part in hobbies, activities and interests without having to arrange for transportation. Not everyone with a disability will be able to drive. Some of the factors a physician will examine include:. Next, a prospective driver will need to consult with a driver rehabilitation specialist. When a vehicle is being outfitted, a driver rehabilitation specialist will take several evaluations to help determine what equipment would best suit an individual.
During this evaluation, potential drivers should bring any essential adaptive equipment or assistive technology. This is especially true if a person uses a wheelchair; different chairs require different lifts.
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