My key takeaway points from the driving and mobility guest
lecture were the following:
1.
The requirements to become a Certified Driving
Rehab Specialist (CDRS) include being trained for 2 years, having passed the
national exam, and having to maintain continuing education courses.
2.
Under Tennessee legislature, drivers must have
20/40 corrected or uncorrected vision in both eyes and be seizure free for 6
months. There are no laws for prosthetic use while driving and a license can be
immediately suspended (within 10 days) by a physician.
3.
Hand controls include push/rock, push/right
angle, push/twist, and push/pull. Pushing is always for break.
4.
Assessments to screen clients for driving
ability include the SIMARD MD (identification of the cognitively impaired),
Trail making A and B, and MMT/AROM.
Interventions:
1.
Educating and assisting an individual in fitting
his/her car seat (i.e. distance from wheel to seat, line of sight, adjusting
seat, seatbelt, and mirrors).
2.
Administering assessments during a low vision
support group and educating about the dangers of driving with impaired vision. Then
providing options on improving safety to those who qualify.
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