Occupational Therapy Education
What 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 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 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 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…
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