Posts by Susie Touchinsky
Susie’s Journey – Creating an Ideal Life
Everything happens for a reason. In 2018, I woke up to an early calendar invite from human resources. In that moment, I new my life was about to change. I was working as the director of a growing driver rehabilitation program with a major rehab company. Never had I anticipated being part of the huge…
Read MoreVehicle Technology for Drivers with Disabilities
Vehicle Technology for Drivers with Disabilities One of the cool things about technology is how it can be used to make everyday tasks easier. With technology, we can press a button to open a door, enter a room and have a sensor turn on a light, and speak to any voice service (like Alexa) to…
Read MoreWhy In-Person Training is Monumentally Important for OTs in Driver Rehab Practices
As OTs we value education & training that includes coursework and fieldwork. Frankly, the combination of the two is what we’ve known since our undergraduate days. In the specialty area of driver rehab, where OTs learn to assess driver’s abilities, then train/retrain drivers using adaptive equipment, both coursework and in-person training are absolutely essential! __________________________________________________…
Read MoreHow becoming physically or mentally impaired affects your license?
In Pennsylvania, what happens to my license if I become physically or mentally impaired? Do you live in the state of Pennsylvania? If so, did you know that your healthcare provider is required by law to report any medical related conditions that may impact your driving? As long as you are 15 years of age…
Read MoreBuilding Your Driver Rehab Practice
Tips & Resources for Establishing Systems Chances are that you entered the world of driving rehab because you were passionate about helping others reach their driving goals. It is less likely that you began this journey in order to enjoy all of the paperwork, systems, infrastructure, and policies required to run a business. Well, fear…
Read MoreBecome an OT DRS
Last month, you learned all about Implementing Driver Rehab Services into your Practice by gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct driving risk assessments. Now, it is time to take the next step and consider becoming a Driver Rehab Specialist by completing our PART 2: OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Training. Our Part 2 offers…
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