Occupational Therapy's Role in Adaptations and Vehicle Modifications - Part 2

ALL SESSIONS ARE CLOSED CAPTIONED AND WILL BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED ATTENDEES WITHIN 72 BUSINESS HOURS AT THE OTLEARN PORTAL.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Part 2 of this 3-part series explores the role of the occupational therapy practitioner in collaborating on adapting driving through the application of available mechanical and technological resources. This session focuses not only on available adaptations, but more specifically understanding the processes and collaborations necessary to support clients to optimize driving and community mobility.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the range of adaptive driving and vehicle modification solutions available to support client independence and mobility.
• Describe ways to effectively support clients thru the process of referral, clinical evaluation, training, funding, and equipment/vehicle acquisition.

Speakers

Susie Touchinsky

Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS is an occupational therapist and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist with Specialty Certification in Driving and Community Mobility from AOTA. As the owner of Adaptive Mobility, she is a leading educator for occupational therapy practitioners entering the field of driver rehabilitation. Susie actively volunteers with professional associations, she currently serves on the NMEDA Board, to advance best practice in driving rehab and occupational therapy.

Jamar Haggans

Jamar Haggans, MS, OTR/L, CPHQ, FNAP, is AOTA’s Director of Quality, where he focuses on ensuring the occupational therapy perspective is included in national quality and value initiatives. Prior to joining AOTA, he worked as a regional director responsible for the clinical outcomes and regulatory compliance at facilities across several states.

Amy Lane

Amy Lane, OTR/L, CDRS is the Director of Education, Training & Conference at the NMEDA. Prior to this, she was a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology at the University of Pittsburgh and managed a comprehensive driver rehabilitation program. She has more than 35 years of experience practicing as an occupational therapist, with more than 25 of those years dedicated to the field of driver rehabilitation and auto-mobility industry.

Earn up to 1.50 contact hour.