Providing assistance and advocacy for older adults & persons with disabilities in The wilmington, NC Area
Driving Fitness Program
Comprehensive driving evaluations to determine an optimal transportation plan
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In collaboration with Southeastern Driver Training Center
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The Driving Fitness Program, is targeted towards helping individuals and their families manage that difficult question,
Should I or my loved one be driving?
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Who does our program benefit?
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Targeted towards individuals with medical conditions impacting community mobility
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Clients and families interested in pursuing a safe transportation plan
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What does our program include?​
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Two-Part evaluation:
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​A comprehensive clinical Occupational Therapy evaluation of cognition, vision, motor and sensory processing skills
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On-road evaluation by a Licensed Driving Instructor (if indicated, based on results of clinical OT evaluation)
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Direct collaboration and communication with physicians and families
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Physician order for occupational therapy evaluation is required
What Makes our program effective?
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We are building our program on evidence-based practice and the best research available
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We value collaboration with our clients and families to create a client centered process of evaluation and exploration of an optimal transportation plan
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We seek the expertise and mentorship of our state and national professional organizations including, ROADI (Research for Older Adult Driver Initiative)
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What if I need to stop driving?
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The goals of this program is to provide a comprehensive, client-centered evaluation to determine the appropriate fit of person, family and transportation options in order to maximize community mobility and engagement in meaningful community activities and relationships.
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It is vital to the health of you or your loved one to remain active and involved in your community as long as possible; we are dedicated to ensuring you are able to do this safely and effectively.
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Client and family counseling provided to determine optimal alternative transportation options to enable continued independence and engagement in meaningful activities