Driver Rehabilitation Services
Adaptive Mobility proudly provides comprehensive Driver Rehab Services to individuals who are dealing with physical disabilities, cognitive challenges, or vision problems impacting their fitness to drive safely. Ensuring you and your loved ones are safe on the road is our job!
Find out how Adaptive Mobility can support you in achieving a safe return to driving.
Driving Assessments From Adaptive Mobility
Adaptive Mobility is dedicated to encouraging safe and self-sufficient driving. We provide comprehensive driving assessments to help individuals and their families assess their fitness to drive safely. Our OT driving rehab specialists tailor evaluations to meet the needs of each client and ensure confident decision-making surrounding driving.
A driving assessment may be required if you or a loved one exhibits various symptoms, including:
Slower Reaction Time
Shorter Attention Span & Difficulties Focusing
Lagging Reflexes
Stiff Joints or Weak Muscles
Poor Eyesight or Blurred Vision
Diminished Night Vision
Hearing Problems
Reduced Memory or Forgetfulness
Tingling or Diminished Sensation in Hands or Feet
Poor Decision-Making Skills
Difficulties Thinking Clearly
Drowsiness or Medication Side Effects
Increase in Car Accidents or Near Misses
Physical Impairments
Recent Major Illnesses or Medical Events
Increased Anxiety and Agitation
Frequent Falls
Limited Movement or Range of Motion
Adaptive Mobility's Driver Assessment Process
Driving Assessment Step 1: Clinical Tests
We begin our approach with clinical in-home exams to evaluate the functions above to ensure a thorough assessment of capabilities related to driving. One of our OTs will come to your home to test your vision, sensation in hands & feet, how you move, and your thinking and concentration - all important factors relating to driving. These tests help us to know if you are ready and able to be in the driver’s seat.
Driving Assessment Step 2: On-The-Road Evaluation
Following the completing of clinical testing, an OT Driver Rehab Specialist will drive with you in the Adaptive Mobility rehabilitation vehicle to conduct a behind-the-wheel evaluation. This gives you the chance to drive through your community and directly show your driving abilities.
Driving Assessment Step 3: Outcomes Discussion
After completing a clinical and behind the wheel evaluation, we will have a conversation with you, your family, and/or your referring doctor. This conversation aims to shed light on your current driving skills and identify any necessary next steps, which may include:
- Additional driver training and rehabilitation
- Prescriptions for adaptive driving equipment
- Support for moving from driver to passenger
Driver Rehabilitation & Training from Adaptive Mobility
The specialized driver rehabilitation services provided by Adaptive Mobility help individuals who have been injured, unwell, experiencing serious medical issues, or have gone through a prolonged period without driving.
Rehabilitation & Training For Drivers
Our driver rehabilitation and training services concentrate on improving driving fitness, driving abilities, and regaining confidence behind the wheel. The OT Driver Rehab specialists of Adaptive Mobility tailor their training and rehabilitation approach to each client, so that you can safely and efficiently reach your driving goals.
If you require adaptive equipment to drive, our OT driving rehab specialist will help match you to the best equipment and teach you how to use it to safely regain your driving independence.
Contact Adaptive Mobility For Driver Rehabilitation Services
Whether you need adaptive equipment to drive due to physical limitations or you just want to brush up on your driving abilities, our knowledgeable OT driver rehabilitation specialists are committed to helping you every step of the way.
At Adaptive Mobility, your safety and comfort are our top priorities. We will work to help you regain your confidence and independence on the road with our comprehensive driver rehabilitation services. Contact us to learn more or schedule a consultation.
Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS is an occupational therapy certified driver rehabilitation specialist, with experience as a driving instructor, and owner of Adaptive Mobility Services, LLC serving southeastern, PA and surrounding areas including Orwigsburg, Reading, Hershey, Harrisburg, Allentown, and throughout Pennsylvania.
For decades, Susie has been committed to helping drivers understand and improve their driving ability and confidence after medical illness, a major medical event, health conditions, and injury.
What Can I Expect From Adaptive Mobility's Driving Assessment & Driver Rehab Services?
- Our driving evaluation includes an in-vehicle time to observe real driving potential
- We are local & will travel to your home
- Outcomes are reviewed directly with you and your family
- Prompt, clear, and timely evaluations are provided
- We are well versed in the PennDOT Medical Review process and able to provide support
How Can I Get A Prescription for Adaptive Driving Equipment?
Are you thinking you might need equipment for driving? We can help with that too! Our driver rehab specialists are skilled at identifying and training drivers to use a range of equipment including hand controls, left foot accelerator, and steering devices. Adaptive driving equipment training involves a comprehensive driving evaluation, individualized training, support for state’s relicensing process, equipment prescription, and fitting to ensure equipment works in your own vehicle.
Referrals & Scheduling
To enroll in our program, you will need a valid driver’s license and an order from your doctor for “Occupational Therapy Driving Evaluation & Treatment.” Give us a call and we can help you with all the details.
How Much Do Driving Assessments and Driver Rehab Services Cost?
The driving evaluation costs $450 to $650, depending on distance from our program’s office in Schuylkill County. To determine cost to your client, please feel free to contact us!