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I am busily preparing for a fantastic conference in Orlando! Those interested in driving rehabilitation will have many sessions to choose from - I have attached a list of sessions for easy reference. The Transportation Zone in the EXPO is sponsored by AARP this year and will offer a wide range of resources...

We are looking for creative and innovative practitioners willing to share their ideas for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week!! We would like to highlight you, your programs and your ideas as inspiration for others! Please send your ideas to driverhelp@aota.org Thanks- Elin

I wanted to let you know that Fran Carlin-Rogers announced the posting of this recent report looking at Florida CarFit data: Greetings friends. I want to share a recent report conducted for the Florida Department of Transportation and the Senior Resource Alliance on the impact that the CarFit...

AOTA is hosting a Technician Training and an Event Coordinator Training at the Annual Conference and Expo in Houston. You can learn more about CarFit at www.Car-Fit.org . Over 33 states have offered CarFit event and our goal for 2009 is to have CarFit events in every state! Come to conference, get trained...

Remember- ODSAW begins next week. Please log onto the AOTA dedicated website page [[ http://www.aota.org/Older-Driver/Awareness.aspx ]] to explore ideas and get involved! Dial into our Virtual Chat [[ http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=124114&cmd=tc ]] scheduled for Monday...

Registration for the FREE APP Approved NCST Sponsored webinar closes October 20th. This seminar adresses the question "now what"? What is occupaitonal therapy's role once our client has been told "no more driving"? National experts offer some suggested tools, resources and...

http://www.safeandmobileseniors.org/FloridaCoalition.htm#Older_Driver_Awareness_Week The Florida Statewide Coalition is inspiring! They are offering CarFit Events all across Florida in an effort to reach out to seniors and enhance safety. Check out their website. I hope that the collaborations represented...

AOTA is hosting a Technician Training and an Event Coordinator Training at the Annual Conference and Expo in Orlando. You can learn more about CarFit at www.Car-Fit.org . Our goal for 2010 is to have CarFit events in every state! Come to conference, get trained and join the fun! Elin

The December 2011 Older Driver Safety Awareness week was a big success. I heard from many practitioners around the country planning activities. Please take a moment and share your experiences. Maybe you participated in an activity or possibly read an article in a local publication. I look forward to...

Planning for December 6 through December 10, 2010? Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is fast approaching. Please take a look at the suggested activities listed at www.aota.org/olderdriver Many families may gather in November and December. This could be considered a time for "family contemplation"...

http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=124114&cmd=tc Would you like the opportunity to "chat" with experts? The AOTA Driving Initiative is adding a new avenue to listen, learn and interact. The Talkshoe chats are topical, free and packed full of good information....

Did you receive your OT Practice dated October 25, 2010? Open to pages 18 and 19 and enjoy!! Explore the attractice overview highlighting the broad array of resources available to assist you in expanding your program to address the driving and community mobility needs of your clients. You can always...

Looking forward to an action packed week! Come network with your colleagues in driving at the DRIVING RECEPTION sponsored by AAA and Genesis Rehab. Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Hilton San Diego Bayfront. AQUA level, room 306AB. Spend time in the Transportation Zone sponsored by AARP. Check out the schedule...

Dear Friends of the MIT AgeLab, We ask for 5 minutes of your time to take our exploratory study on worry about future old age, available through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AAnr6j3BpGSOPrkZi5goJv66bqI_yfR3h-ovAjg4AqM/viewform The link may be forwarded to anyone else you feel...

Driving and Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies across the Lifespan (Text plus Self Paced Clinical Course) What are you waiting for? Apply now for a limited number of free scholarships to earn 20 educational contact hours as you broaden your awareness and understanding of how occupational...