13th ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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Association of Driver Educators for the Disabled

NEWSLETTER An International Organization

VOLUME 121 NO. 3 SUMMER 1989

WELCOM E TO MICHIGAN

the

WATER WONDERLAND

Looking forward to ••elng YOU at the

NEW DIRECTIONS IN DRIVER REHABILITATION

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR CONFERENCE BROCHURE, CONTACT:

Mary Free Bed Hospital Driver Rehabilitation Program 616-242-0343

FROM THE PRESIDENT physician would be acceptable. Although, I don't see any

As current President of the physicians willing to give a Association of Driver Educators for physician's salary to take on the the Disabled and form Certification role of a driver evaluator." Committee Chairperson, the question most often asked of me is "What "Since all driving tasks begin background do you need to be a with intake through the eyes, driver evaluator?" perhaps an opthamologist would be

better. But again, I don't see "Well ... (which is usually my any eye doctors trying to push any initial reply, then I continue), of us out of jobs." you need to be able to read and interpret case medical information, "Wai t, I know ... a therapist. You understand diagnosis and know, an occupational therapist medications. So, I guess being a (aT) or a physical therapist

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EDITORIAL STAFF 1989 DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS PresidentEDITOR

Kathie J. ReganCarmella M. Strano, OTRIL Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Moss Rehabilitation Hospital 3080 Harrodsburg Rd.; Suite 101 9892 Bustleton Avenue Lexington, KY 40503 Philadelphia, Pa. 19115 (606) 224-1272 215-673-6559

President-Elect Review Board Cynthia Claus

Peggy Reed, OTR Phoenix Baptist Hospital Mary Free Bed Hospital 6025 N. 20th Avenue Grand Rapids, Michigan Phoenix, AR 85015

(602) 246-5766 Ileana McCaique, OTRIL Total OT Services Secretary Tucker, Ga. Karen Schuler

Memorial Rehabilitation Center P.O. Box 16406Articles to be considered for

publication should be submitted to Jacksonville, FL 32216 the Editor. Format: Typed double «04) 399-6819 space on plain white paper. Principal author's address and Treasurer daytime phone number must be Jerry Bouman included . Mary Freebed Hospital

235 Wealthy St., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503This Newsletter is the official

publication of the Association of (616) 242-0343 Driver Educators for the Disabled.

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(PT)... a You need to know about range of motion stuff, as well as that perceptual and "

"However, if you don't know about skills and

you can't teach the individuals you're to make and left turns, it's of no use to even start the evaluation. So, driver educator is the necessary

"

"But, you know a lot of the individuals we work with have to have So, you have to be able to build, and modify vehicles. Therefore, an engineer or mechanic is the field to come from to be a driver evaluator. 1I

1I0h, I forgot. You know if you go to all the trouble of out if an individual can drive, write up the vehicle modification

, and then find out you the modification

for, what have you accomplished. So, you should come from a vocational rehabilitation

so that you have influence over the purse II

"Gosh, what if you were wrong in your asessment or made an incorrect recommendation? Maybe the vehicle modification you prescribed didn't work and there was an accident? So, maybe to be a driver evaluator, we all should have an attorney's

You know driver evaluators have to know all that

junk."

"No, No, No, said. The absolute is a fortune teller. all, a fortune teller sees and knows all about the and future. II

"How about the of a that is dedicated,

, creative, a

believer, a listener, resourceful, and to in , hard hours?"

I'm not sure we SHOULD ever say a driver MUST come from a particular BACKGROUNr The field of driver

is still in

This is the of ADEn. The for each of us, as

members, to and

network of worldwide. ADEn allows each of us, by just a phone call to another member, to become a

driver educator, vocational rehabilitation resource, vendor, attorney, and yes, when necessary, even a fortune teller.

For all of us older ADED members that have annual conferences in , this is one of the most times of the year. It's time to go to Grand , MI and our shot of adrenalin ... our energy boost for the year!

So, if you do not have your conference , call Dave Harden at (31 1 to have one sent to you. Don I t miss the

to attend one of three the the

concurrent conference sessions, and the extensive vendor-exhibit area.

I'm excited and forward to well as

with the old members.

! IISee It you all" in Grand

Kathie J. ADED President

NOTEWORTHY The driver "' .....44...4J'0 program at Tampa General Rehab Center has gone from a to a fulltime program in the hands of Donna

Iris Driver from Mesa Public Schools in Arizona has been busy

her education in ~Ui5""'CU4U

no less. She attended the of to

in advanced course work in Comparative Education and a 3 day driving instructors course at Banstead Centre.

Isabelle of Constance Lethbridge Center has

two courses on for the Disabled to of the Motor Vehicle Bureau in Montreal.

Belinda OTR/L has Martha laub as Adapted

Coordinator at Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center in Fisherville, V A. Welcome Aboard!

Judi Hambelburg, Pt from Advanced a

for the City of Miami Police Department entitled "Traffic and the Disabled Driver,"

are jumping at The Capital Rehab Hospital in Tallahassee Florida which a Driver evaluation program. Hie Dottorelli of that program was also

to Senior O.T. Ric!

And Dana Hutcherson MS, OTR was in March of 1989 to

of the at Johnstown-Willis

to you too Dana!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE rehab in

eager to hire an enthusiastic occupational

to a driving program for the disabled. Excellent salary and benefits. For more information on this

and others contact:

Professional Staffing, Inc. P.o. Box Metairie, LA 70011 Kathy O'Connell Health Care Consultant

(collect)

CALL FOR PAPERS California State Northridge (CSUN) Office Disabled Student Services has issued a Call for and Invitation to Exhibit for its Fifth Annual Conference entitled

and Persons with Disabilities. Conference to be held March 21 ,1990 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel.

are invited from the educational, rehabilitation engineering and research fields. all ages and all disabilities and

For Further information, contact:

Dr. Harry J. Murphy Office of Disabled

Student Services CSUN 18111 Nordhoff Street

, Ca. 91 818-885-2578

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AN EXPLORATORY STUDY TO DETERMINE THE AVAILABILITY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED DRIVER

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this was to determine if automobile insurance was avaiLable to the disabled driver, and if it is, to what extent.

Significance of the

The results of this may assist disabled drivers, driver education insurance companies, state driver

and other state officials in restrictions and automobile insuranoe to the disabled. Furthermore, the may provide automobile insurance informaion to and private organizations that work with the disabled on a basis. This would include such groups as the Veterans Administration, rehabilitation centers, , senior citizens organizations, and the American Automobile Association.

It must be in mind that the results of

and that Broad

conclusions the automobile insurance industry cannot be made. However, the results may serve as for inquiring about and selecting an automobile insurance company.

Data Collection

was sent to automobile insurance the nation. The

contained six were directly

related to the purpose of the

Useability of the instrument was attained seven

automobile insurance review the instrument.

These were not from companies that were included in the research.

that were An additional four were also contacted and agreed to parti Therefore, 80% of the returned data and the 20% was attained from alternate companies. A total of was

to the research. the companies

were nationwide, thirty were in the midwest, and

the ten were on the west coast.

A valid driver license was a major factor for the disabled driver in percent of the surveys. Medical approval/special controls was used percent of the Approximately

the companies indicated that disability was

, and twenty percent were in a miscelleaneous for

the physically disabled driver.

of a client to a insurance

included by twenty and

said which particular would use. Finally,

of the indicated that insurance

between disabled and the non-disabled drivers.

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Conclusions

Based upon those that participated in the research, the

automobile insurance to the disabled driver. These

that consistent with the driver's premium rate. A minimum of the their

is, however, and criteria

if a disabled driver is insurable. a majority of the companies are

nationwide.

Recommendations

The following recommendations are based upon the research.

1 • Automobile should with

The

be explailned and premium rates should be discussed and understood.

2. Automobile insurers should work and a more consistent set of insurability criteria for the

disabled driver.

When automobile insurance the disabled driver should be honest and forward

limitations.

4. The physically disabled driver should "shop around" when insurance so will best coverage for their money.

If a person thinks been discriminated

should consult with the State Insurance Commission or other to their case.

6. All states should pass that

forbid discrimination fori persons

to automobile insurance or publish laws that would include

of discrimination of this

7. State Insurance Commission should make sure that

clients of insurers are treated fairly and

Frederick M. Randolph. Ph.D Western Illinois

"Does this mean you're not to pass me?"

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SI CRASH PROTECTION The National Traffic Administration is new

to reduce the risk of head and neck uries in side crashes. to reduce the risk of ejection, and to address side

with fixed ects such as trees.

A new test has been to include use of a full

size two door vehicle and new ins.trumented test dummy. In the new test may that the car door remain closed

to reduce the number of fatalities which occur in this manner.

The newly test is still the subject of much controversy.

(Taken from Vol 96, No 11.)

EVENTS CALENDAR for a

Date: Nov. 10-12, 1

Level I Van The of Evaluation,

Prescription and Vehicle Inspection Procedures. Date: Jan. 12-14, 1 Location: Orlando, Fl.

Susan Pierce, OTR Carol Blackburn, OTR

Contact: Seminars

CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE SEEKING NEW MEMBER

THE CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE is looking for someone to replace Leroy Rothschafer whose term will end January, 1990.

In order to be considered, you must have been an ADED member for three (3) years, have ADED Certification and have attended three (3) ADED conferences. Persons currently serving as an officer or as a member of the Board are not eligible.

This is an excellent opportuni for YOUto get involved in YOUR organization serving on this important committee. The Executive Board will be voting on the acceptance of the new member in November, 1989.

Interested members may apply by calling:

Sue Pierce 407-6 -6173

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PICK YOUR ANTIHISTAMINE BEFORE You DRIVE

It is assumed that antihistamine H antagonists imp~ir

t although to their knowledge this "has never been formally evaluated with actual car

tests II , write Tim Betts, Diana Markham, Debenham, Deborah and Theresa McKavitt (British Medical Journal 1 281

H1 receptor have been introduced "which do not appear to be centrally active II , and

the effects of one such with a

antihistamine on

To allow with a study, 12 experienced women drivers were selected. The trial was double blind on three consecutive , and they took both and a matched placebo. The tasks involved a test in and out of bollards and a gap test, in which they had to decide if the distance between bollards was wide for the car.

In the women drivers slower, struck more bollards, and made

more mistakes when on the centrally-acting and were " more to strike the bollards in the gap acceptance test".

THE WAY TO GET

BACK ON YOUR FEET IS TO

MISS A CAR PAYMENT!

In addition, on the visual scale, triprolidine significantly

the of arousal and also the of mood. A second visual

scale showed that drivers on terfenadine felt more fit to drive, and objective assessments of the driver confirmed the

Drivers triprolidine were not

more , also

more irritable than terfenadine.

doctors must realize that the driver's awareness of impairment !ldoes not a deterioration in skills II ,

so advice to take care when drowsy "is not Patients on antihistamines should either be advised to driving, or the doctor should consider a

antihistamine.

Clinical Research Block, Queen Elizabeth

2Th,

BUCKLE UP IN PARKS

The National Park Service has establishment of a seat belt

for the National The would front seat occupants of motor vehicles in a National Park to be belted.

AAA has been a supporter of seat belt use.

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Ms. Carmella M, Strano Moss Rehabilitation Hospital Moss Plaza 9892 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia> Pa. 19115

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