Post on 21-Oct-2021
A Look at High Tech Driving and Vocational RehabilitationBy: Jenny Nordine, OTR/L, CDRS & Jill Sclease, CTRS, CDRS
Driving To Independence
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High Tech Drivers Case studies ...
Referrals:With all driving evaluations we receive a referral from Vocational Rehabilitation
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REFERRAL FOR SERVICES
This referral is to be attached to all Authorizations to Contract Providers or for providers of
Evaluation services, as appropriate. Only client information that is needed to ensure quality and
appropriateness of services should be shared. This information is confidential. It is provided solely to
assist you in providina the requested service(s). X Original Referral
To (contact name): Referral Requiring Additional Service
Agency/Company RSA Client Name: CIF ID: Home Phone: Cell Phone:
Driving to Independence
Current VR Status (status number and Title) :
Case ID:
13
Provider Instructions (Provide instructions to the vendor regarding the service being authorized. If
requesting evaluation services, specify the questions for which you and the client want answers. Attach any
other pertinent documentation): Please provide the adaptive driving assessment to determine if the client can drive with the modifications
that he needs in the vehicle. Determine the modifications in his vehicle that the client need to ensure that he can drive safely.
Impediment to Employment (check all that apply):
Total Blindness Visual Impairment Hard of Hearing Lower body limitation/s Mental Health
Legal Blindness Deaf Upper body limitation/s TBI
Ex-Offender
X Other: Born without arms/legs' and paralyzed from waist down
Describe how these are impediments: Work History, Vocational Training: Occupation: Employer:
Phone:
Start Date:
End Date:
Vocational Training:
Client Care Coordinator Questions to ensure the client is scheduled with the appropriate evaluator and the appropriate vehicle
Diagnosis Driving history Height/weight Mobility device Transfer status Driver’s license information Doctors Referral
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Evaluation Clinical evaluation Vision/vision perceptual skills Behind the wheel assessment Recommendations
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Training Training is completed in a Driving To Independence vehicle.
Insurance Appropriate equipment needs Vehicle maintance/safety
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Prescription A Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist writes a vehicle
modification prescription Vehicle make, model, year and mileage Entry/exit
Remote Start Seating / Mobility equipment Driving equipment Secondaries
Turn signals, high beam/low beam, horn, HVAC Other
Mirrors, chest strap, rubber flooring, etc
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Approval/Authorization for vehicle modification For high tech vehicle modifications a staffing is held to discuss the
process Insurance requirements for vehicle Time table Safety over aesthetics
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Fitting Wheelchair position and lock down
Driver’s position or vehicle midship Mechanical release/manual release
Driving equipment placement Hand control Control panel Secondaries
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Check out Drive / Drive Off The client and VR counselor are met at the vehicle modification
vendors location. The client is required to
Independently enter/exit the vehicle Stow/recover adaptive equipment Drive the vehicle
If client is independent with the above VR paperwork completed Arizona Department of Motor Vehicle licensure completed
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Taylor 201316 years old Duchene’s muscular DystrophyPower wheelchairLimited walking
He wanted to learn to drive so he could drive to school, work and community activities without always having his parents or one of his caregivers with him.
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Honda Element Remote start Ez-Lock lock down Seatbelt system Reduced effort steering Pedal extension Reduced effort braking Gearshift extender Quad key
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Taylor 2017
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20 years old Duchene’s muscular DystrophyPower wheelchairNo walking
He wants to continue driving to school, for work and to participate in community activities of interest. He would also like to be able to take his younger brother places.
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2017 Toyota Sienna with Braun Conversion Infloor ramp Remote start Wheelchair lockdown (driver and passenger position) EMC – Joy stick Digitone for secondaries Safety barrier for service dog
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Shannon
Arthrogryposis, Elbow, wrists and knees fused
37 years old Driving equipment
Zero effort steering Airbag shutoff Gear shift extension Seatbelt modifications Seat adjustment – modifications Pedal extensions
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Joseph
Left side stroke with right side paralysis
Has 3 daughters who are very active in sports and wants to transport them to events
Driving Modifications: Left foot accelerator Seatbelt extension 6 way transfer seat – control
modifications
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Charley Congenital Amputations/Paraplegia 29 years old Certified Dog trainer
Would like to learn to drive to travel to/from appointments and work. Would like to be able to drive to participate in community activities of interest.
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado – ATC conversion Lift into/out of vehicle Wheelchair lock down Joystick Digitone Control panel
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Contact informationJenny Nordine, OTR/L, CDRS
Jenny@drivingtoindependence.com
Jill Sclease, CTRS, CDRSJill@drivingtoindependence.com
1414 W. Broadway Road, Suite 111Tempe, AZ 85282
480-449-3331
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