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  1. Roadmap to Living with Vision Loss: What Kinds of Services Will You Need to Maintain Independence? — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    These services can help individuals regain self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life, similar to how occupational and physical therapy can restore function after an injury.

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  2. A Guide to Vision Loss for Family and Friends — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The information here can provide advice and direction on how to assist your loved one with adapting successfully to the many changes ahead.

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  3. Screening and Management of Age and Medically Related Driving Impairments — National 

    Source: Expert

    This 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
       
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  4. Motorcycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Learn more about what countermeasures you can take when riding a motorcycle. 

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  5. Older Drivers and Pedestrians Special Rule — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act created a new Special Rule for older drivers and pedestrians under 23 USC 148(g)(2),  which was cont. under the FAST Act. 

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  6. Should You Stop Driving — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Below are some conversation starters, tools, and resources to help you cope with changes in driving, safety, and retiring from driving.

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  7. CAN Help Desk — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    An older loved one with Alzheimer’s? If you are a family caregiver and have questions or just need to talk, consider reaching out to the Caregiver Help Desk.

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  8. Roadway Safety Guide — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This community-oriented Guide is published by the Roadway Safety Foundation to help communicate key engineering and road design principles to lay audiences. It is a comprehensive resource and free of charge. 

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  9. Road to Zero: Doubling Down on What Works — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Doubling Down on What Works is a working group of the Road to Zero Coalition has created a clearinghouse for resources. 

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  10. Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers Overview — National 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This includes selection and highlights from the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Road Users. 

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