Sunday, March 6, 2011

Taking the wheel: Driving with Disabilities

If you have special needs, a driver rehabilitation program may be a necessary intervention when learning to drive a vehicle. Drivers are often referred to a driver rehabilitation program by physicians, eye doctors, occupational therapists, driving schools, parents, high schools and state-sponsored vocational programs. Referrals are usually made due to a significant break in the driving routine; a need of further evaluation due to injury or illness; or a need for additional training before acquiring a license.

Read more of Holly Olmsted-Hickey, One Place for Special Needs , article HERE.

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