Presenters will provide an overview of bioptic lens systems, basic requirements for bioptic driver readiness, misconceptions of bioptic driving, state legislation and advocacy initiatives and more.
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The Basics of Bioptics and Bioptic Driving — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationTip Sheet: Becoming A Non-Driver? Find Alternate Transportation Options — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe HealthinAging.org tip sheet helps older drivers create an alternative transportation solution to maintain their independence.
Driving & Community Mobility — National
Source: Professional AssociationAOTA is here to assist in your driving programs and projects with resources, tools, frameworks, and partner connections to support your clients and the community.
Sidewalks — National
Source: Professional AssociationSafe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are a fundamental and necessary investment for cities and have been found to enhance general public health maximizing social capital. Read more from NACTO about sidewalk safety.
Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure Online — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Fitness to Drive Screening Measure is not a diagnostic instrument. It is intended to be used by caregivers and/or family members or friends of the driver to assist with the identification of driving difficulty.
Road Safe Seniors Welcome Video — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn about the Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety (ChORUS).
Safer Roads Resource Video — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHighway officials and traffic engineers are building safer roads for all.
ADED: Recommendations for State Driver License Agencies — National
Source: Professional AssociationAmong the many duties of state driver licensing agencies, protecting the public is a top priority. State licensing agencies work with medical advisory boards to determine if an individual is safe to drive.
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.
Clinician’s Guide for Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers (Version 4) Cooperative Agreement between AGS and NHTSA — National
Source: Professional AssociationThe Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers, 4th Edition, is published by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) as a service to healthcare providers involved in the care of older adults, which is free to register.