Driver Safety
Staying connected to your community is an important part of your well-being. For most of us, driving our own car is how we stay mobile and on the go. Driving is how we see the people we want to see and how we do the things we want to do at our convenience. But changes in our physical, mental, and sensory abilities can challenge our continued ability to drive safely.
Role of Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy practitioners have the science-based knowledge to understand progressive conditions and life changes that can affect driving. Because occupational therapy practitioners take the time to understand the role that driving plays in your life, they are able to help individuals make a smoother transition from driving to using other forms of transportation. In doing so, they help people maintain their autonomy, independence, and sense of worth.
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Announcements
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- Publication Alert: Policies for Accommodating Low Speed Vehicles. Increased use of low-speed vehicles and golf carts for everyday travel requires greater attention to planning, infrastructure design, public education, and regulation.
- AOTA wins an ASAE Power of A Summit Award for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, the highest industry award honoring associations that engage in activities and initiatives that are essential to a stronger America and world. Click here for a video on addressing older driving.
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