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Medical Reporting/Medical Review Process — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramFlorida: Safe Mobility for Life Coalition Safety and Mobility Resources — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis statewide coalition is led by the Florida Department of Transportation in partnership with the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy at Florida State University.
Screening and Management of Age and Medically Related Driving Impairments — National
Source: ExpertThis course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed to identify, refer, and, when appropriate, support older adults as they transition out of driving.
Topics Include:
- Medical conditions that may affect driving safety
- Clinical screening tools for assessing driving ability
- Referral pathways and treatment options
- California DMV reporting procedures and requirements
Oregon: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services on Unsafe Drivers — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services has put together a brochure for residents detailing signs of unsafe driving and what can be done about it. it also gives information on how to report an unsafe driver.
Oregon: DMV At-Risk Driver Program — Oregon
Source: State Agency/ProgramOregon's DMV resource for helping seniors stay safe and mobile
Older Occupants’ Recovery From Crash Injuries — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe goal of this study was to provide better understanding of the consequences of older adults’ crash injuries on their health and functional performance -their ability to carry out normal activities – by addressing research questions.
Older Drivers Safety Program — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramOlder drivers have an excessively high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared to other adult age groups, on a per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) basis.
Alaska: Department of Administration — Alaska
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe site also explains Alaska’s state law regarding driver license renewal and how to maintain driving privileges.
Occupational Therapy Toolkit — National
Source: ExpertThe Occupational Therapy e handouts are organized by 85 treatment guides and are based on current research and best practice.
ChORUS Infographic - Rural and Urban Crashes — National
Source: Nonprofit Organization
