Professional Organizations and Resources
National Resources for Clinicians
AOTA website Older Driver Toolkit
Tools and resources for practitioners and clients. Searchable database of OT driver rehab specialists by geographic area.
Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
Free book available for download. Free CEU is also available on this site. You must register to have access.
Association for Driver Rehab Specialists
Searchable database of driver rehab specialists by geographic area. Information related to the field of Driver Rehabilitation.
Resources for Drivers
Colorado’s Guide for Aging Drivers and their Families
Great booklet to share with patients and their families.
www.drivesmartcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Older-Driver-Booklet-2017-WEB.pdf
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc
Professional booklets on various driving related topics, appropriate for giving to patients.
www.thehartford.com/sites/thehartford/files/we-need-to-talk-2012.pdf
Fitness to Drive Screening Measure
This is a proxy screening measure developed by occupational therapy researchers at the University of Florida. It can be used along with a clinical decision-making to get an idea of the caregiver’s perspective of the skills of the driver.
Roadwise Rx
AAA Foundation tool to help you understand how your medications affect you and your driving.
AAA Senior Driving
Self-assessment, information and resources for senior drivers.
AARP / Driver Safety
Resources for driving assessment and driver safety.