This document provides guidance to SDLA's regarding the role of driver rehabilitation specialists in providing evidence, via comprehensive evaluations, to support fitness-to-drive decisions for medically at-risk drivers.
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The Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationResources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAlzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Presentation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPresentation from the Alzheimer's Association about demonstrating awareness of the risk associated with wandering behavior, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's, list of techniques for effectively interacting with a person with Alzheimer's.
Older Driver Safety Program — Georgia
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe program utilizes a public health approach to develop collaborative relationships and processes to determine appropriate education, environmental, policy interventions for health and safety professionals, as well as the public
Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a brief series of pop-up presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Recognizing Dementia in Drivers for Law Enforcement."
Driver Medical review Process in States — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has a database showing each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting order and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
Practitioner's Toolkit—OT’s role in driving rehab — National
Source: Professional AssociationPractitioner's toolkit- OT's role in driving rehab provides tools and resources that promote the growth of occupational therapy programs and services addressing safety mobility and participation in the community as drivers.
Pocket Guide Screening and Management of Age Related Driving Impairment — National
Source: ExpertThis reference tool includes information on who to screen and how to report drivers with medical conditions. It also provides a listing of tests recommended by the American Geriatric Society to determine driving fitness.
Law Enforcement Reporting of at Risk Drivers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Driver Licensing Policies and Practices Database: This database shows each state's Driver Licensing Policies and Practices affecting older and Medically- At-Risk drivers.
Older Adults and People with Disabilities — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTransportation can reduce social isolation and enhance individual autonomy and psychosocial well-being. IN many rural communities there is a need for safe accessible transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.