The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) website has information about occupational therapists and their ability to conduct office/clinic evaluations behind of the wheel of a car.
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Driving Evaluations by an Occupational Therapist — National
Source: Professional AssociationDriving Safely After 60 — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe American Optometric Association gives tips on driving safely after 60 on its website.
Tips and resources for safe older drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationMany older adults can drive safely well into their 80s or even beyond. It is important that older driver and the people who care for them evaluate their need to keep them safe while they are on the road.
Governor Highway Safety Association — National
Source: Professional AssociationGovernors Highway Safety Associaton. The State's Voice on Highway Safety.
Distracted Driving Laws in Each State — National
Source: Professional AssociationStatewide laws related to distracted driving across the country
The Role Of Driver Rehabilitation In Determining Fitness To Drive: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis 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.
Healthy Habits at Age 60 and Beyond — National
Source: Professional AssociationSmall changes can improve your health, this article goes over different ways you can add healthy habits to your life.
ADED Fact Sheet — National
Source: Professional AssociationIntroducing ADED: the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists works with drivers of all ages and abilities for independent transportation and explores alternative transportation solutions.
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.
Geriatrics Care Online — National
Source: Professional AssociationFree registration to Geriatric Care Online.