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I had the privilege of attending the OTAC conference last weekend, joining their energetic RA Rep Marlene Steele in the AOTA exhibit and offering two conference seminars. The exhibit was filled with books and factsheets and resources and we enjoyed chatting with a steady stream of practitioners. The...

Final Survey Request: For those that have already completed the survey we thank you for your contribution. This is a FINAL REQUEST for your input. We have extended the deadline to 1 PM Friday 10/28/11 . Surveys are our way to gather your “driving specialist” voice- and the information...

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...

http://www.nhtsa.gov/Senior-Drivers Today's theme of Older Driver Safety Awareness week is about addressing changes. Important messages include “it is about function, not age", and "awareness of options is critical to making informed choices". Take the time today to check out...

Greetings! I am passing along an announcement describing a distance learning opportunity that may interest you. Let us know what you thought! Elin Distance learning opportunity from the National Center on Senior Transportation. Resources and Tools for Older Driver Safety and Transitioning was a session...

We Need to Talk…Family Conversations with Older Drivers Facilitator Training A free one-hour online training presented by the AARP Driver Safety Program and the American Occupational Therapy Association Attendees will learn how to conduct a We Need to Talk (WNTT) one-hour seminar offering...

http://www.walkscore.com/ This website offers a very interesting tool. You can explore the walk-ability or bike-ability or transit access of any location - and easily see the surrounding businesses, etc. It also offers a basic calculator looking at living expenses calculating income, rent and transportation...

Today is another big day of firsts!! AARP joined with AOTA to offer a free webinar, sharing the Facilitator Guide they developed for The AARP Driver Safety Program with us! Today's seminar was attended by over 140 occupational therapy practitioners! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to...

http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Driver+Education/Senior+Drivers/Drive+Well+Toolkit:+Promoting+Older+Driver+Safety+and+Mobility+in+Your+Community The DriveWell Toolkit is being updated (by NHTSA). If you have experience with the toolkit I would appreciate learning about your experiences and suggestions...

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...

DC INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERGRAD OR GRADUATE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN TRANSPORTATION AND AGING AARP Driver Safety in 2014 Course Curriculum project Duration: April 2012 through May 2013 The overall goal of this project is to develop and implement an up-to-date state-of-the-art research...

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...

http://www.alz.org/safetycenter/we_can_help_safety_driving.asp#resources The Alzheimer's Association recently launched a page on their website called The Dementia and Driving Resource Center. This site addresses questions and concerns on the topic of driving. This represents a significant move...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a draft Highway Safety Program Guideline 13 – Older Drivers and is seeking public comment. NHTSA's guidelines are the tools by which state and local safety leaders can benchmark their programs, and this is the first time...

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...

http://www.easterseals.com/site/Calendar/1079371552?view=Detail&id=33322 Reminder that this webinar is posted, available free of charge, on the NCST website. Another Set of Keys: Unlocking the Doors to Mobility Options Beyond Driving ...

Looking for an activity for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week December 5 to 9, 2011? Offering a one hour community outreach seminar is an excellent way to reach out to your community, let others know about your services and offer valuable evidence-based information on the topic of driving. Plan one...

Another Set of Keys: Unlocking the Doors to Mobility Options Beyond Driving To Register go to: http://www.easterseals.com/site/Calendar/1041846401?view=Detail&id=33322 A webinar presented by the National Center on Senior Transportation, in partnership with the American Occupational...

Remember the call for subjects - when we were looking for practitioners who conduct driving evaluations and their clients who participated? Remember when we recruited for the FOCUS GROUPS held at conference in Houston? That research project with The MIT Age Lab, The Hartford Advance 50 Team and AOTA...

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.bidmc.org/DrivingWithAutism Check out the video on Aspergers and Driving. (click on the video box in the upper right corner of the webpage). Miriam Monahan is interviewed about the importance of occupational therapy's role when approaching the complex IADL of driving with students with...

Remember, you can access AJOT articles on-line at http://ajot.aotapress.net/content/65/4/419 page 419 - Simulated Driving Performance of Combat Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Pilot Study ( Sherrilene Classen, PhD, Charles Levy, MD, Dustin L. Meyer, SSG...

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....

AOTA launches Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. Did you catch this fantastic interview with Carol Wheatley? I t is such a joy to capture opportunities for the public to learn more about driving rehabilitation and the amazing professionals that provide this service. Kuddos to Carol!!