AOTA 2020 – Boston
Are you attending AOTA’s annual conference this year in Boston? Wondering what courses to attend? Check out this curated list of all things driving and community mobility-related featured this year at AOTA’s conference. Make sure you drop by Booth 1314 in the transportation zone to say to Adaptive Mobility! 2020 AOTA Boston Conference Curated Activity List…
Read MoreWhat does falling have to do with driving?
Is there a connection between falling & driving? Yes, there is! Did you ever consider the connection between falling and driving? The AAA Foundation is reporting that drivers with a history of falling are 40% more likely to be involved in a car crash. Falling is something we all want to avoid. And driving is…
Read MoreCelebrating Older Driver’s Safety Awareness Week 2019!
Adaptive Mobility was on-site, Friday 12/6/2019 to celebrate Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2019. ODSAW is a full week focusing on adult driver’s safety. During this week, we share a variety of ideas on: http://pacast.com/m?p=17636
Read MoreHow do I help Turn my Parent’s PA License in for an ID Card?
How to Exchange a Driver’s License for an ID Card Driving retirement is tough! Add in trying to figure out how to turn a license in for an identification card can leave you confused, frustrated and overwhelmed. frustrations at the DMV can just make the whole process worse. If it is time to help mom…
Read MoreAdaptive Mobility Invited to Speak to Physicians
Adaptive Mobility Invited to Speak to Physicians Friday, January 17, 2020 Adaptive Mobility Services is invited to present to the physician group of UPMC! The presentation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020. The presentation, titled, Driver Assessment, will explore occupational therapy’s specialty role with driver rehabilitation. We are excited to partner with Genesis…
Read MoreAdaptive Mobility Services Uses Cutting Edge Cognitive Screening To Support Drivers
Using the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool to Guide Driving Decisions I am super excited to share this! I have been using the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool for years. In comparison to other quick cognitive screens (MoCA, MMSE, SLUMS), it is the new kid on the block, but when it comes to screening executive functioning skills,…
Read MoreHow to Become a Driver Rehab Specialist
A Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Driving is one of the most valued instrumental activities of daily living. Clients tell me that it is only once they return to driving that they feel like a whole person again. As an OT driver rehabilitation specialist, I get to help clients regain…
Read MoreIs Your OT License Up for Renewal?
Is It Time to Renew Your OT License? It’s that time of year again! April brings lots of mail including notices to renew your OT license! If you are like me, each time you renew, you have to become reacquainted with the process. How do I renew? How many continuing education requirements do I need?…
Read MoreAdaptive Driving Equipment for the Win!
Congratulations! Please join me on congratulation Dave! Almost two years ago, to this date, he lost his second leg. It has been a long road to recovery, but today he passed his adaptive drivers test with FLYING COLORS! This Veteran is now back on the road with the help of driving rehab training to…
Read MoreChocolates & Driving
Valentine’s Day 2019 When your client wants to surprise his valentine and needs a little help, you say yes! #lifeslikeaboxofchocolates I love that during our Driver Rehab training session my client asked me for a small favor so he could surprise his wife! He asked if we could stop at his favorite chocolate shop to…
Read MoreAdaptive Mobility’s Legacy
OUR HISTORY Susan Pierce Adaptive Mobility Services, Inc. was founded by Susan Pierce in 1990. After working as an occupational therapy driver rehabilitation therapist for a decade, and developing three driving programs, Pierce was encouraged by her father, Brooke Pierce, to follow her passion and start a community-based private practice in Florida.Over the years, Susan…
Read MoreWhat is Your Mobility Plan?
What is Your Mobility Plan? One of the reasons talking about driving retirement, or ‘giving up the keys’ is so difficult, is because, for most of us, this is a ‘new’ conversation. Think about it… Before now, before the past few decades, our parents & grandparents pretty much drove until their last days. Most of…
Read More3 Easy Tips to Support Your Love Ones When It is Time for Them to Stop Driving
3 Easy Driving Retirement Tips Not driving and driving retirement can be a big change. Families often ask me, “How can we make the transition from driver to passenger easier? How can I help my mom/dad with not driving?” Here are three tips to turn to time and time again: Click Here! I hope they…
Read MoreAre You an OT with Questions About Driving?
My client wants to drive, what do I do now? Driving is quickly becoming one of the biggest goals for our clients. In many ways, it is the ultimate instrumental activity of daily living and most complex. If a client can drive, it opens doors for living independently and engaging in the community freely. Not…
Read MoreCould Hand Controls Help You?
Are you experiencing tingling in your feet? Tingling or numbness in your feet could be a sign of sensation loss. Sensation changes in our feet can happen for lots of different reasons. From diabetes to neuropathy to spinal cord injuries, sensation loss in your feet can impact safe driving. We rely on sensation while driving…
Read MorePositive Driving Conversations
Celebrate Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2018 with positive conversations about driving! Conversations about driving do not and should not always be about ‘taking the keys away,’ but rather should be about choices for the future. Here are some tips: Start conversations about driving retirement early! We will all outlive our ability to drive, so…
Read MoreFamilys & Caregivers: Worried about Mom’s Driving?
Are you worried about Mom’s driving? Yesterday, a loving adult daughter called me. Over the holiday weekend, she enjoyed lots of time with her parents and siblings. She said it was so wonderful, but she walked away with some concerns about her mom’s health. The daughter told me that her mom was diagnosed with…
Read MoreDrivers: I will Advocate for You
If you want to drive, and you have the skills and determination, I will be an advocate for you! Even if it means spending hours at the Department of Motor Vehicle Transportation so you can obtain your updated driver’s license! I will advocate for you! Six months ago, I stepped complete out of my…
Read MoreDrivers: 4 Safety Tips to Keep You Safe this Autumn
Autumn is here! As you head out to enjoy that fall foliage, here are 4 tips to keep you safe this season: Give your vehicle a checkup Time to give your car a little extra tender loving care. Clean your windows & head lights for improved visibility. Check your tire pressure (tires lose pressure as…
Read MoreOT Strategies: Documenting & Billing Driving In Generalist Practice
Question: How do you bill and document pre-driving interventions? Here’s my response on documentation & a few thoughts on billing as well: Documentation If we are truly viewing clients through a holistic lens, we should consistently address driving and community mobility as an integral component of an occupational therapy plan of care and include evidence…
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