Occupational Therapy Education
Wheelchair Users can Return to Driving
Are you a wheelchair user looking to return to driving? Wheelchair users can return to driving & we can help! Listen in to commonly asked questions & answers as Braun Ability sits down with expert Susie Touchinsky! Q & A As a wheelchair user, I want to be able to drive my vehicle. What are the…
Read MoreDecipher Driving Rehab Credentials
Let’s decipher the driving rehab credentials! The world of driving rehab is riddled with credentials – SCDCM, CDRS, DRS, and more. Does any of it make a difference? Let us help decipher these driving rehab credentials. Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS) Driver rehabilitation specialist (DRS) is a general term that may be used by anyone with…
Read MoreOccupational therapy in nursing homes
I love being an occupational therapist. Before I founded Adaptive Mobility Services in 2018, I spent several years working in a skilled nursing facility setting as an occupational therapist. In general, the goal of occupational therapy is to help nursing home residents become more independent through meaningful activities and exercises. By improving life skills, substantial…
Read MoreIs Driving Still an Option if I have Parkinson’s Disease?
Absolutely! Driving with Parkinson’s may still be an option! While Parkinson’s disease can impact how we move or how quickly we respond, many clients continue driving after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. However, it is important to partner with your doctor and driver rehabilitation specialist (DRS) to make sure you still have the skills needed…
Read MoreAs the referring OT, what should I know about my local driver specialist?
What questions should I be asking my local driver specialist? An occupational therapist just reached out to me with the following question, “How do I find a good driver specialist?” This OT works in an outpatient clinic. She sees a wide range of diagnoses and has recently started completing pre-driving screens, or clinical assessments. She…
Read MoreAOTA 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…
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