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Carol Blanc als will have a new fee structure. The fees Nationally, there is a strong movement of Greetings to all have been increased as follows: CDRS test planning for the Geriatric explosion in re ing is $300.00 with a $50.00 application gards to Aging and Mobility. In addition ADED members! fee, CDRS renewal is $150.00. to the shortage of CDRS to perform mo The 2002 ADED Board met for the Spring The Board approved the revised ADED bility assessments for the elderly; AOTA is Board meeting in Louisville, KY. The Ex Chapter Guidelines, which will be dissemi noting the need for assisting Occupational ecutive Directors are active in helping the nated to the ADED members. Therapist's to become active in the field of board move forward and assisting the Presi Driver Rehabilitation. I have extended an dent. Many of the Board's activities are The Board has made several recommended invitation to AOTA to establish an alliance as follows: changes to the By Laws. The By Laws are and collaborative working relationship for still a work in progress and will undergo the common goals of increasing qualified The Standards ofPractice and Code ofEth legal review. The plan for the Operations ics are being revised by the Professional CDRS's and meeting the needs of the grow Board member is to have a draft at the ing geriatric population. Development Committee and undergoing ADED business meeting in Kansas City. legal review. The ADED Board has been working hard Dana Rowlings is NMEDA's new Execu The Certification Committee has met and to accomplish many tasks and goals to bet tive Director. We welcome her and plan ter the field ofDriver Rehabilitation and to formulated new test questions, which are on continuing a strong alliance and work now being processed by the test consult serve our clients. Hope to see you all at ing relationship between ADED and the Kansas City ADED Conference. ants. The 2002 certification test and renew- NMEDA. Meet Your Newest Board Members Lori Benner MICHAEL DRESDNER is our ADED vendor member for 2002-03. Michael is the owner ofHandicapped Driver Services Inc. of Marietta, Georgia and co-owner of Handicapped Driver Services-Florida, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida. Michael has been involved in the mobility and driver rehabilitation industry since 1990 when he acquired HDS. Uniquely, as well as a vehicle modification source HDS is also a state licensed (Georgia) driver train ing school and has always perfonned driver evaluation and training for persons with disabilities. The company has always owned a high tech van for use in evalua tion. The company got its start working with dis abled veterans after the Vietnam war. A his tOly of the company can be found on http:/ /www.hdsvans.comJhistory.htm. HDS has been involved with ADED as a member ADED's newest board members: Linda McQuistion, Professional Develop since the late 1980's and has displayed at ment, Earl Matthews, Certification, Michael McGinn, President Elect, Michael (Continued on page 7.) Dresdner, vendor. "'"""D"<' , ..'" TESTER FEATURES
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# 1 # 2 (20/200-20/20) SLIDE # 3 SLIDE # 4 SLIDE # 5 SLIDE # 6 IJKl1DtE~ Increments) SLIDE # 7 en::eortlo,n (400-20 Seconds of Arc) SLIDE # 8 SLIDE # 9 JlQ1r;!lln,I'O Tumbling Monocular/Binocular (20/200-20120) SLIDE #10 Distance Number I...,,,",.,,..C;'" (20/200-20/20) SLIDE #11 Road Sign HeC:OCln SLIDE #12 Color Recognition OPTIONAL Contrast Sensitivity Stereo Optical Co., Inc. 3539 N. Kenton Ave. Chicago,IL60641 773·777·2869 or 800·344-9500 Fax 773·777·4985 Email: [email protected] or stereosales@stereooplicaLcom www.stereooptical.com 5l. Mt£SS5l.(jt£ ~rom tlie t£ttecutive Office we are a1 tact you and discuss 6 months into the year. committees. Board has been Another project we 5 months. working on this is to en 2 teleconfer hance 's rei the face-to-face board with NMEDAand
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our as Executive is to assist the ADED completing projects. most efficient for a voluntary board to "get the work done" is through the use ofcom Several committees are fGlIDed to work on vari ous ADED projects, goals and visions. This would be an ex Michael Shipp and Kathie Regan, Executive cellent way for any ADED Carol Blanc, President Member to get involved with their association without contact Judy Sutton in the you. a lot of time. If you Executive Office and tell her in becoming part Someone will con- and Kathie Judy Sutton .... usually the voice on the and has made contacting ADED much more user On a ence being held in Kansas ages through August 6, 2002. To you He served in the Persian able member of the ADED team we Fox and in the Arabian Sea a picture with us. U.S.S. Carl Vinson. He is now is employed Louisiana Tech as a re Judy Sutton listment is also a search associate. She acts as an administrative assistant Judy states she works with a group of people 'in to Mike Shipp., Her include the ADED of- the Biomedical and Rehabilitation Center at Louisi fice manager. In the office manager role she ana Tech La.. She coming to port for the maintains work everyday. and is our telephone The members of ADED the pleasant telephone voice The ADED phone line is answered between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 that goes with that will be doing on site regis p.m Central time Louisiana Tech business An an tration at the annual conference. She forward to meeting the swering machine is activated non business hours. Judy is membership. THE ARTICLES PUBLISHED in Edi News Brake reflect the of their not the editor, the ADED or Lori OrR/L, at large, or its Board of Di rectors. As such, ADED neither takes a position on nor assumes res;oonSlbll· are underway ity for the accuracy of the information 26 th annual AD ED ~on or statements contained in any articles held in Kansas City, Mis souri. To those of you who are new to published in News Brake. or who are planning to be ADDITIONAL ISSUES are available first time attendee at conference I by contacting the editor at 717-531 you a warm welcome and a great time. 7444. News Brake is published quar opportunities are terly in March, June, and a lifetime. The December. Articles are thought provoking members and non-members of the to meet with manufactur ADED association at the discretion of ers and vendors is a must to keep CUlTent the field. the editor and as space ADED members For contact the conference please introduce Lori CDRS to the current board at 717-531-7444 or e-mail ~~d let us know if you are assist with the many projects We are always looking for new ideas new volunteers to do the important of the Writing for NewsBrake is another way Are your reading some one else's copy of News Brake? Did to renew membership? • Portable, Permanent Semi-Permanent . available In ofNews Brake • Van and Minivan Ram (on 14). • Handrails Made to Order HAND CONTROL INSTALLATION • Wheelchair Traks 96 . '01 Dodge Caravan .& Plymouth Voyager
• NO lools required • Custom Ramp Systems ·"'0'0 permanent mounting • NO straps or velcro ·I.OCKABU· • DOtESN'T require knee bolster removal • DOtESNT mar vehicle • TWO hand controls available CT·l00 Rotary Cable CP·200 Right Angle Cable VVEUS Wells·Engberg Co. Inc. ~~~~ P.O. Box 6388 (800) 876-RAMP C~ Rockford, IL 61125 www.Handi-Ramp.com www.wells-engberg.com E-mail: [email protected] Call Toll Free: 1·800-642·3628 Deena Garrison a comfortable Can I press them CDRS without feeling Few things are more • Controls: Are the controls in easily ac thought oflosing the freedom to drive. For cessible areas') to test horn, persons with mthritis, that fear becomes in dimmer, and cruise creasingly real, as and stiffness control.) Are they easy to tum on and ma make normal tasks such nipulate? ing the door or the • Cruise Control: Does this vehicle have more difficult, clllise control? • Doors:
it to ma- ing more time, energy, and money on re both steering search and development vehicle console-in with the persons behind the column-mounted knobs to de wheel longer... while it safer for • Adjustable Pedals: A termined which is easier to them to operate a motor Making push of a button on the the car ergonomic .. " the internal dashboard moves the . Is the car high! controls, size and brake toward or away lo\v enough for me to get natural movements is more com from the driver to elimi in and out of confOltably? are listed below: nate stress and pressure on and are feeL Coordinates with to eliminat power seats to allow ing the need to reach to clean them. drivers to custom • Heated Seats: in comfort wannmg ize their po Are the muscles and to reduce stiffness and sitions, pam, Cruise easy to handle? , Reduce the amount ofbend Clllise con ing and for entry and result trol eliminates the • Seat Belt: Can I ing in less strain on and torso. need to your foot on the accelerator, seat belt from its lock it in but this automatically adjusts ve it and then unlock it? • Quick Launch and Seamless GearShifis: hicle to maintain a safe following wheer Does the steering wheel Gears shift into place without distance from tbe car in front of you, re- with hand and anns. move to allow me more space when the need to use the brake pedal. in and out of the car? Can I Driver S Seat: Eliminates the Features that clients state add relief to need to exelt effort their are: when the on demand, seats that allow one to move can I load my am to their favorite Wheel and the wheel • Door handles at are easier to in/out from the column allows the maxi grasp, mum amount of space when entering and • Leather seats let you slide in and move
Puwer Driver:S Seat: Offers • Push-button starts • Trunk: Can I easily open and close trunk? for positioning and changing seats that keep one's pos Allows drivers to cbange Remember the above is only a tions to relieve pressure on stress points to infonnation, All persons with drives. • Padded door handles and steering wheels, disabilities should be fully evaluated to try out the car that will be CDRS before returning to operating a need to insert and tum stress Clients may use the motor vehicle. on hands and better acquanted with This is a sum • Shorter Wheelbase: Easier to tum and article entitled Freedom on Four into spaces, Position: Is my body comfortable 2002 Do I feel pressure in my • Side Third-Rear Access Door: Allows or torso? Dimartino with the assistance fuller access to the back seat for loading Garrison CDRS, and with less physical effort. • Brakes: Are the brake and accelerator at •••
Mark Lore. evaluation van that HDS has operated since President RIDE 1990. This van, as well as previous vans AWAY HAN DlCAP will have "large-driver" compatibility fea CORP. - tures 60+" door opening, is in the ered operating in a 6" lowered QAP LevelS to of 9", raised roof and door. The on their equipment will include the full line of Mass location. Ad- AEVIT products. HDS evaluation services dition ofthis site will them 4 sites that are available in several southern states. 5. HDS
Due to the persistence of RIDE-AWAY's out the southeast. For information F&I Director, Richard Turner, contact Earl Matthews, CDRS at 770-422 setts has just announced that it 9674 or 877-HDS-VANS. to allow tax status HDS has just a 2-112 acre tract vehicles for families that have chil of very high exposure real estate dren with disabilities. Prior to this on US 41 in Atlanta. will construct a the vehicle had to be titled in the name "state ofthe art" rehabilitation the person with a disability. This was of sorts. The 30,000+ square foot viously as minors are not able will contain a wheelchair/DME company, to enter into contracts the reg a home a contract "'~.. ~"~",., istration ofa vehicle is such. This will and ofcourse their van orC,Qnctl()ll Massachusetts residents who The 6000+ square foot showroom will proximately $1250.00 on the purchase play wheelchairs, vans and a fully modi new vehicle l ! fied accessible bathroom, kitchen and Mark Lore and Chronicle bedroom. Their is a retail tog·etni3r to produce the environment to allow clients to review a successful travel game wide of rehab I./HJ'UU',",,,,. Rubberneckers. The new game called tion is scheduled for October of2002! Little Rubberneckers will be available Alan Brown, lTNfTED ACCESS is excited to announce their newest location in Spring- MO.At 14470 So Phone Toll Free 866-584-1010. are also a new location in Springfield, IL. At 2924 N. Dirksen Park way. Phone 217-527-1508. Paul St. Director of CROTCHED MOUNTAIN REHABILITATION CEN TER's Driver Evaluation and Pro gram, was the recipient ofa award at CMRC's prnn!(lVP/' Ud1.ll.lU'Cl • QUAD &HIGH LEVEL VAN on May 3, 2002. Paul TIME ON 1966 and talk of • still • EMC AEVIT EVALUATION AND ...... _... early 1 to • DRIVING & ADAPTIVE EQUIP. 1976 work with the British Marines. At that he borrowed their credo, "those 8" &9" that " as his philosophy. HOS- Over these 35 years it has served Paul, and the close to he has worked LOWERED JACKSONViLLE • with, well. Many, may have never known the tl'eedom that brings to FLOORS www.hdsvans. their are mobile because of Paul and his dedication to winning. Meet Your Newest Board Members
(Con tin uedfrom page 1.) conferences and offered pre-conference seminars on several occasions. One ofHandicapped Driver Services key employees, Earl Mathews, serves as the new ADED certification committee chair person. Michael emphasizes that HDS is com mitted to supporting ADED. Although Michael's professional background prior to HDS was as a restaurant owner, be has always enjoyed tinkering with mechanics and bas restored cars, held jobs as a bicycle mechanic, motorcycle mechanic (specializing in spoking wheels), plumber and carpenter. His current in terests include gardening and helping to raise his three-year-old daughter, Meghan. Although he has no formal degree, Michael's educational back ground includes engineering graphics and an old (according to Michael very old) community col lege level welding certification. LINDA MCQIDSTION, Professional Develop ment, has served as the Rehabilitation Engineer Linda McQuisition (center) joins returning board members, clockwise from for the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission lower left: Lori Benner, Editor, News Brake, Susan Lillie, Past President, since 1989. As such, she coordinates the Driver Professional Development, Ed Reutebuch, Corporate, Holly Domingue, Rehabilitation and Vehicle Modification pro Operations. See more returning board members on the next page. grams. She is the founding president (1989) and 2000 president -elect of the Ohio Rehabilitation Technology As DRIVE-MASTER sociation (ORTA). For the past six years, Linda has served on the board ofdirectors of the National Mobility Equipment Dealers As sociation. (NMEDA). She is an associate editor for Ergonomics in 50 YEARS ofProviding Design, an applied journal ofthe Human Factors and Ergonomics Mobility for the Physically Challenged Society. In 1997 she received the NMEDA President's Award and in 1998 was presented w ith the Board of Director's Award. STEERING McQuistion has been designated as an EXEMPLAR Woman in Science and Engineering by the Ohio Academy of Science. She YOU IN holds a professional engineer's license and is a Certified Profes sional Ergonomist. T HE RIGHT Linda's husband Rick completed his PHD in counseling this past DIRECTION year and is pursuing a teaching career. They enjoy raising their son Christopher who is 6 and is just finishing kindergarten. Linda Innovators Then ... is proud that she is a "soccer mom" but even prouder that Christo Partial Features Include ... pher thinks she's cool. She knows because he told her, "Mom you • Halld Controls rock!" • Reduced Effort Sleering Prior to going into engineering Linda was a Nuclear Medicine Tech • Reduced Effort Braking nologist. She enjoys United States History, travel (has been to • Foot Steering every state except Hawaii) and collecting old Cincinnati Reds • Left Foot Gas Pedals Experts NOW! memorabilia, especially Johnny Bench "stuff'. • Wheelchair Lifts • Porch Lifts Ask MICHAEL MCGINN, President Elect why he chose to run • Steering Devices for this office in ADED and he speaks with no hesitation. "I at • Backup Brakes & Steering tended my Ist conference in New Orleans and have been to about 6 • Horizontal Steering since. I've gotten so much from ADED in the way of training, • Complete Van Conversions 9 Spielman Road , Fairtield, NJ 07004-3403 knowledge and networking opPoltunities, I thought it was time to • Block Pedal Extensions Phone: (973) 808-9709 • Fax: (973) 808-9713 give something back." Having been to the first board meeting with E-mailc drivemasler@drivema. May/June News Brake 7 Meet Your Newest Board Members (Continued from previous page) drew 9. His favorite pass time is hunting. father started a driving school in the Chicago area 30 years ago. Earl Mathews, CDRS our Certification board member is also with Michael started working with persons with disabilities in 1978. Handicapped Driver Services, Inc. Earl has been in the mobility He was a member ofthe first group who took tbe certification exam business since 1990 and joined HDS in 1994. At HDS he coordi in Detroit and passed. He credits his experience witb clients as nates the driver program as well as doing other duties. Earl has teaching him the most. been an ADED and NMEDA member since 1991 and like Michael McGinn attended his first conference in New Orleans. He has not Michael and his wife Maria have 2 children Geri-Ann, 14 and An- missed one since. Earl is a member ofSAE and serves on the SRS Betty MacDonald, Rynee Tyree Gross, Treasurer Secretary corrunittee. He is also active in the local Atlanta chapter, which encourages engineering students into the field of transportation. Earl took the first Certification Exam and has served on the Certi fication Committee for three years taking over as the chaitman this Sally Sullivan, Membership, Donna Stressel, Public year. He believes that the Certificati on ofDriver Rehab Specialists Relations is one ofADED's most important missions as an organization. Earl grew up in Coca Beach, Fl. and attended the University of Florida earning his BS in 1978. He claims to be a die-hard Gators fan as well as a landlocked beach bum. Upon graduating college Earl joined the US Navy and earned his wings as an aviator. After leaving the Navy his career varied between working with defense contractors and the sporting goods industry until he "landed" his job where he is now. (No Pun intended). Earl and his wife Celia have one son JJ who has just completed his freshman yearin col lege. • Rear entry design doesn't limit you-park and go anywhere • Not a bulky full-size van- VISION can fit in a smal l garage • Everybody can ride- seats up to 7 passengers or 2 wheelchairs • Conversions available on Chrysler, Ford and GM minivans ADED HASMOVED! The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Is now located at: 711 S. Vienna Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 257-5055 (800) 290-2344 www.aded.net or www.driver-ed.org HAVE YOU? We have had several mailings returned due to change ofaddress. This includes the CDRS pins For" a Free Video or a personal demonstration of the VISION call we mailed out. If you or someone you know Toll Free 1-877-368-6022 did not get their pin, or have moved - please Visit us online at www.viewpointmobility.com contact Judy Sutton at the ADED office. 8 News Brake May/June I Editors Note: two take more room to open the door a space, The door on a two-door vehicle ma)! aiso be heavier and the door handle it 10 J extend my warmest N1I10rrm.rrmlnl1< with consumer Elizabethtown. as well. Lori courage you, the ue.oel:raei'll on the client a 4-door vehicle may Jen hicles were too small to access for a wheelchair and to When the ofan indi it in back seat. I then took measurements to deter vidual, the person must to numerous in order to mine overall for individual who would overcome obstacles, Transportation is one area that often creates manual wheelchair by it into the backseat. I evaluated the a challenge in maintaining height ofthe driver's seat total area available with the door open to determine the ease of transferring into the car. I also mea In a new car, individuals in wheelchairs should sured the between the tl'ont seat and the car frame when the features on the car. Power and seat was forward. The total area information re power brakes are essential for hand controls, Power windows and garding how an individual would be able to load the wheel power door locks allow the individual to control other parts of the chair. The of the floor in the back seat indicates the ease of car from the driver's seat Power seats enable the individual to unloading the wheelchair. A shallower floor means It IS put the seat in the rearmost position for transferring and the easier to pull the wheelchair from the baekseat. I then tested ae foremost for loading the wheelchair, while also allowing cessibility by transferring in and out ofthe chosen vehicles using a the individual to move the seat to a comfortable position. »UIN"V'''' wheelchair. t'Y>nfwt<1r1t as well since many individuals with lnl'or,ma'lUlll in table extremes in tp"1np"l'lh When considering car design, a two-door model is best because the doors swing open wide enough to allow better ac Height of Total Area Area Between Depth of cess to the rear car seat. In a bench Manufacturer, Power Seat from Door with Front Fran! Seat Floor in seat with a back makes it easier Model, and Year Seats Ground Width Door Open and Doorpost Back Seat for an individual to load and unload the 5.5 wheelchair. Lastly, a wheel and power seats allow for more maneuver 5.5 ing room when or loading the 5.5 wheelchair, of the wheelchair as well as features on the car affect accessibility, Factors such as wheelchair weight, seat back height, arid folding width are issues to consider, the ease should 376 5 be evaluated when wheelchair. 195 5,5 I evaluated two-door cars found in 275.5 5.5 the April 2002 edition ofConsumer Reports 330 6 Upscale cars were excluded. I also exeluded some cars after and that the ve- 'all numbers are in inches events is vided as a to ADED members. News Brake does not confirm the of the information provided. Please dates and locations with the listed. Wheelie Mobility Sales Inc. is excited to August 3, 2002 - Kansas MO introduce: ADED Pre-conference workshops. Contact 1-800-290-2344 ADVENCHAIR, a unique wheelchair accessible which com August 4-6, 2002 - Kansas AtO HUmfltltl GA 26th Annual ADED Conference, bines the best quality existing for the Future". ADVENCHAIR is built up with the needs ofthe wheel 1-800-290-2344 chair driver in mind. As such the vehicle August 6, 2002 - Kansas City, MO no major modifications, and pro Certification Examination for CDRS. secure and Hyatt Regency. Contact 770-422-967-l- accessible Each vehicle is August 16-18 2002 Rosemont IL hand built, which means it can be tailored Metro Abilities Expo. Donald to meet the needs of all drivers. E. Stephens Convention Center. Phone: ADVENCHAIR'S Features: Direct roll 203-882- J300. in entry, EZ lock wheelchair restraint, September 2002 wells··nrillberll hand control, remote con.. New England Abilites Expo. trolled curb-side two part Converntion Center. Phone 203-882 and airconditioning, active suspen 1300. driver/side air bag. ADVENCHAIR'S Specs.: Power is pro vided by a 4-cylinder automotive rated at 55 h.p., coupled to a matic transmission. Quick and excel Wheelchair Accessibility lent traction are assured with power assisted disc brakes and rear enginelrear drive lay out. Dimensions: Overall 69.5"; Several cars stood out as Overall Length 118"; Overall Width 51.75"; features that made them more accessible Vehicle Weight 1435 Ibs. Rated capacity for wheelchairs. The Saturn SC2 is three- 600 lbs. 60 mph door coupe that extra space to load the wheelchair the backseat because ADVANTAGES: Operating from your ofa third door. The Ford excellent maneu and Chevrolet Monte Carlo no lower owner all have wide door areas that allow an indi ship cost, lower fuel cost (40-45 mpg.) vidual to very close to the driver seat, eye-catching, futuristic vehicle. making transfers easier. Monte Carlo has the smallest area between CERTIFICATIONS: In with the driver's seat and the doorpost, US Department of TranspOli (motorcycle makes a wheelchair extremely dif.. lassification), meets Enviromental Protec tion Fulfils California ficult. The Honda Accord LX and the Air Resource Board, complies with Honda Civic LX also had NHTSA. Pre-production vehicle will be areas between the front seat and for demonstration in sununer post. and price for vehicle will Readers should consider their in be around $25,000.00 dividual needs when a new caL Most individuals should per Contact: sonally visit dealerships to perfonn trans Sirous Saffari President and C.E.O., or visit fers and wheelchair loading/unloading with www.advenchair.com We can also be the vehicle they intend to An reached Phone/Fax: E other option for individuals is the use of a to a wheelchair. The mail: III III III Useful Field of View 1. Common (UFOV) - Measuring Cognitive Medical Diagno (Workshops are concurrent. Only one may Deficiency in Motorists and Implications for be attfmd,ed.) Driver Trainers Traffic Presenters: Frank TL4 Presi- August 3, 2002, 8:30 a.m. to Safety u ...... 1'OC"" Joan Rich, TM Director-Senior 5:00 p.m. Presenter Darlene OTRIL, CDRS A. Ready, Set, UU-\.::ut:l This seminar will familiarize the driver reha The Useful Field of View evaluator will al~ bilitation low for hands on for participants diagnosis and their Presenter: Deena OTRfL, of the workshop. In addition there will be a General anatomy and related terminology will CDRS discussion about what it really measures and be incorporated into the content. Disease spe how the rehabilitation component can assist cific components with training for Have you inherited a driver those who have diminished cognitive abili- program, started your own rehabilita each case will be identified tion program, or sat for the certification exam, Starting a Rehabilita and now wonder "What do I do"" Then don 'I Workshop tion Business miss this workshop. Come and add your input and suggestions. ADED Members Presenter Betty MacDonald, OTR, CDRS $220.00 until 7-15-2002 The move from a facility-based driver reha Master Drive: A Different Ap bilitation program to private practice can be proach to Driver Rehabilitation $275.00 after 7-15-2002 an This seminar Non-Members will focus on the steps needed to make the Presenters: Ron /,QJ'lrn(}l"u. transition from based services own $260.00 until 7-15-2002 Richardson, OTRlL, a small business M""I'OGfl OTR $315.00 after 7-15-2000 driver rehabilitation services. (Continued on You wilileam an innovative, but proven ap Fees include: materials, continen to driving rehabilitation through lec tal breakfast, breaks and certificate of case and attendance. activities, This workshop will you with the tools to as- Enrollment is limited to 40-45 your client's needs and a foun registration is dation for taking the client into a dynamic environment Seminars C. Adaptations and Brain Injury Each Seminar is a 3-hour session. Presenter: Travis NCC Seminar sessions will offer An llllJ'llUllJU into the different facets lll-l.IGlIUI views Nine differ brain injury and the of the recovery ent seminar sessions will be offered. to process. three seminars ean be allended the conference, The entire seminar must be at D. Driver Education for the tended to receive credit towards ADED Cer Healthy Older Adult tified Driver Rehabilitation renewal . No one leaving will re fax resume with sal Presenters. OTRlL, ceive credit. Please make travel accord- Amanda CD1 history to 678-290-5048 or 1@ This program will discuss the benefits of a Sunday, 4 through Tuesday, Au- structured education program for the gust 6,2002 mindspring.com healthy older adult. An overview of the se nior driver education course created by the Currently seminars: DriveAbility program will be used. HANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES H .. .. for .... _- 25th Annual Conference .. (Continuedfrom previous page) Collabo 3. Vision Rehabilitation and ration: The Driving Key to Grant Presenters: Susan Hahn, O.D. "'It,IIlH"" Funding for Berthiaume, 01RIL, CDRS, CDJ Driver Rehabili- Programs This seminar will describe the ...... "c..... n',".~' Presenters: Lori Benner, l'\;/PA, OTRlL, functional vision evaluation, which ili'-iUU)C~ case and CDRS andjudy Penna, M.Ed. visual symptoms. The This seminar will an overview ofhow evaluation will be reviewed a and a of vocational re and habilitation can work together to achieve for a driver rehabilitation program grant. In the grant sources ASli>eSSment Pretty their financial 4. The New Driver: the Toughest and criteria for obtaining them. Presenter Richard Need, CDRS CDRS 8. Desensitization for Return to Driving Following a Traumatic The new driver presents several MVA situations and decisions to be deatt with the DRSiCDRS. Even the most Presenter Michele Krug, COTA, Ap, evaluator can find him or herself CDRS When an individual is unable to retum to driv in this that individual is very dis ments abled. Emotional Older Driver - Focus on U seminar will provide systematic and progres Presenters: Frank " ..,nm'"", TIA sive to assist with the desensitiza President, tion process. Behind-The-Wheel,",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ment and Training Presenter 111ichael M.Ed., CDRS This seminar will present information on con Behind-the-Wheel assessment and activities for individuals with dis abilities, The differences between assessment, and of results will be discussed. ADED Members in all phases of van $340-00 until 7-15-2002 modification required. $390.00 after 7-15-2002 Non-lv/embers Please resume $390-00 until 7-15-2002 history to 678-290-5048 or $450.00 after 15-2000 email [email protected] Fees include: Admission to all conference sessions, seminars and exhibit area. Welcome and exhibitors' award dinner and I HANDICAPPED DRIVER social, daily continental or buffet box lunch on Sunday, and conference notebook with handouts of all seminars. 2002 ADED Annual Conference Registration Form Kansas Missouri 2000 is Easy! below/01' eacb individual. Photocopy additionaljhrms if rlOI-De"/1 First (Work) E-mail --- ...... ~__ ...... ____ ...... Is this your first ADED Conference? o Yes 0 No o I have a special need accommodation, Please contact me. Pre-Conference Workshops - August 2002 Member* Non-ilJember 0$275.00 7-15-2002) o 15.00 Go Started Workshop D: Driver Education for the Older Adult Workshop B: Master Drive:A Different Approach to Driver Rehabilitation Workshop E: The Useful Field ofView (UFOV) Measuring and Brain Injury DefiCiency in Motorists - August 4-6, 2002 1l1embe'r* Non-Member o f.J (after 7-15-2002) $390.00 [j *2002 ADED Membership $ ______::l $IOO.OO Individual-New :J Individual-Renewal [J Student o $100.00 Vendor 0$200 Corporate $_. l:;y money lH'¥r'~/H'O ",>"/i.(.,,...,· Visa or MasterCard. Credit Card Credit Card Number ______Date Signature ______Check Number ____ o Purchase Order Please return ADED Executive 75 * * * * lvlichaellvlcGinn ADED Northeast will have a chapter mcet- III with Kessler Rehabili tation Center's one November 1",2002. The place at the Ramada Inn in East H"nr.\lpr New include: Options: from a Wheelchair: Options for and vehicle Presenters include Richard Peter (Drive master), a consumer, and a wheelchair (3 hours) CEU fur AD ED has been submitted. tion will be fall. The Midwest Chapter will be holding $8,500 their annual seminar in the fall. More information to follow. r------~.. Checks must be in US. Funds made to ADED. Mail thisapplicalion and dues to: Driver • Quarterly Newsletter ADED • Reduced Annual Conference and 711 S. Vienna \Nf',rV','""n Fees Ruston, LA 71270 • Professional Network: 318257-5055 • 800-290-2344 - Affiliations with others who have common Professional R"'I>Ir,,,r,mr.EI - Access to current information or Driver Education research and in the field - Assistance with program and enhancement Rehab Engineering Dealer - Referral sources Resource Guide other professional of Automotive En.gJrleers - National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association School - American Occupational Association ~ State Agency (Specify ______- American Driver and Traffic ~ Other Association Program ,"",,·vi,''''''· - National Rehabilitation Association - Clinical Car - RESNA The Rehabilitation - Classroom Van and Assistive Technology ~ Driving Range Other America ~ Simulator Vehicle Modifications - American n.lIlc;~"mOl<1lfJY Comments: School r,,~vc."Ul Americas • Web Page Links ~------~ Presentations Title: ______...... ______~_ ...... ______ Workshop (7hrs) _ Seminar (3hrs) attach Vita IJH..-.:,I..-1HI..-l including and Level of course: Advanced 5 Educational 1. ______ 2, ______ 3, ______ 4, ______ 5, ______ Honorarium S1000 per $500 per seminar To: 40511 Work 323-5841 (859) 246-2124 Deadline August J, 2002 between the strictly mechanical hand controls and controls y The precise Push/Twist because you do not have to move the lever to apply the throttle. big drivers and/or small cockpits y The Push/Pull Control prevents confusion between gas and brake y The Tri-Mode Control for i'lIUIIII![)(l and training switches Push/Twist to Push/Pull in seconds, DADC500 PushlTwist DADC500P Push/Pull DADC is committed to best possible solution to an individual's driving needs. DADC booth at the ADED Conference in Kansas City August 3-6, win be delighted to take you out to test drive the DADC Tri-Mode for Driver Evaluation and Training. 9417 Delancey - Vienna, VA 22182 703-938-6435 - 703-281-5213 rivingaids.com E-mail:[email protected] II •• In order to keep updated on what is going on with ADED members across the country, I need your help. Take a minute and fill out this form, fold it and mail it. Been Promoted? Started a new program or expanded an existing program? Presented at a workshop or conference? Doing a research project? Ideas for an article or "Shifting Gear" question? Other: ______ Details: ______ Look under "Key in the next newsletter for your item. Phone: ______ :'\'''E\VSLETTER DEADLINE: next deadline is August 15th. Please send any articles, pictures information to: Lori Benner Hershey Medical Center, MCH 125 P.O. 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