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An adaptive driver evaluation is a specialized service designed for individuals who require unique modifications or adaptive equipment to drive safely due to various physical or neurological conditions. Our team focuses on assessing and accommodating individuals who need to adapt their driving techniques or vehicle setup to ensure they can operate a vehicle safely and effectively.
Any physical disability that affects one's ability to drive using standard vehicle controls.
Loss of a limb or limbs which necessitates custom controls and techniques.
Conditions affecting nerve function that can impair sensation and the ability to control a vehicle safely.
Injuries that result in partial or complete loss of motor functions or sensation below the injury site.
Weakness on one side of the body, often a result of stroke or other brain injuries, affecting the ability to manage traditional vehicle controls.
Brain damage caused by a stroke can lead to varied impairments in motor skills, cognition, or sensory abilities, necessitating tailored driving solutions.
Ongoing pain that can interfere with the consistency and safety of driving movements.
Issues that limit mobility or cause pain during driving.
Psychological conditions that might affect driving abilities, requiring specific strategies to manage stress while driving.
An adaptive driver evaluation is crucial for ensuring that individuals with specific medical conditions or impairments can continue to drive or begin driving safely. It allows for greater independence and mobility, improving quality of life by enabling access to work, social activities, and everyday tasks. This evaluation also ensures that each individual’s unique needs are met with customized solutions that prioritize safety for both the driver and the broader community.
By conducting a thorough adaptive driver evaluation, we can create a driving plan that considers all aspects of an individual’s condition and lifestyle, helping them maintain their independence while ensuring they operate vehicles safely under their specific circumstances.
Our training sessions are conducted in a controlled and supportive environment by certified driving rehabilitation professionals. We use a step-by-step approach that allows drivers to gradually build up their proficiency with the new equipment and techniques. Each training session is tailored to the specific needs and abilities of the driver, ensuring that they receive the most effective instruction based on their unique circumstances. The training focuses on the individual’s specific goals and driving reports are generated for each session.
By completing our adaptive driver training, individuals will gain the skills and confidence needed to maintain their independence and mobility, while ensuring the safety of themselves and others on the road.
Our driver rehabilitation professionals are experienced occupational and/or physical therapists with advanced training in driving rehabilitation. Our therapists are credentialed by the Association of Driving Rehab Specialists. We provide driving evaluations to determine safe goals for travel.
Why choose us?
Medical conditions can change the way we move, think, and see. If you show any of these changes or other characteristics, you may benefit from a driving evaluation with Adaptable Therapy Services:
A driving evaluation is an evaluation of an individual’s driving. It includes 3 main steps.
Step 1: A review of clinical testing of sensation, vision, movement, & thinking.
Step 2: A behind-the-wheel assessment in our driving rehab vehicle.
Step 3: Discussion of outcomes.
At Adaptable Therapy Services payments for services is self-pay. Cost is based on a flat rate service fee and any travel fees. These costs will be reviewed with client and when possible alternative meeting locations or payment options will be presented.
We do not accept private insurance or Medicare. You may request a medical invoice to submit to your insurance on your own but there are no guarantee that any services would be covered.
Payment methods accepted are check, cash, debit and credit cards. We also accept Health Savings cards (HSA cards). For debit and credit cards there is a processing fee. All payment methods are subject to our cancellation policy.
When possible, we provide our clients with up-to-date resources for funding opportunities but it is up to clients to pursue these opportunities and there are no guarantees they will qualify for the grants and funds.Our evaluations are intended to provide expert opinions of you or your loved one’s function. As part of determining fitness to drive our role is to also include your care team and physician to provide them with the most comprehensive review of your driving to help guide them in their recommendations.
If you may require adaptive equipment this relationship with your physician is necessary to allow them to submit paperwork on your behalf to the Department of Driver Services to add the necessary restriction codes to your license. This helps keep you safe on the road and current with your license.