Adaptive Mobility Services

05/29/2026

I’m a big fan of online CEUs. They make learning more accessible, help busy OT practitioners fit education into real life, and they’re a great way to build knowledge in specialized areas.

> You can watch a demonstration.
> You can study the concepts.
> You can learn the why behind the work.

But there’s something different about practicing a skill in real time, getting immediate feedback, asking follow-up questions on the spot, and feeling how the intervention actually works.

Clinical reasoning and physical technique have to work together.

For me, this is why the conversation should be less about online versus in-person and more about using each format well. Online education can build the foundation. In-person training helps you refine and master the skill. Put them together, and now you’re really moving.

We wrote more about online vs in-person CEUs here: https://www.rfr.bz/f97f613

This is also why I created OT-specific CE that includes online education and in-person, hands-on training. The combination is what makes OT practitioners exceptional specialists!

05/27/2026

I have had the honor of working with so many wonderful clients over the years.

Many of these individuals were told at one point or another that they’d never drive again, but with the right equipment and training, they got their independence back!

New technology is developed every year to improve vehicle and driving accessibility for individuals with a variety of disabilities.

This technology often benefits ALL people, too.

If you’ve watched someone struggle to parallel park, you know they’d benefit from the automatic parking feature, right?

It really is an exciting time to be in this field!

Do you use adaptive equipment or technology for driving?
(Or have you worked with someone who has?)

Please share your story and help us spread the word about what is possible!

05/26/2026

This type of review feeds my soul! Thank you to all the practitioners who have enjoyed this FREE 3 hour CE.

Title: OTs Role with Driving. Title was fine.

REVIEW: This was a very well done distance education course.

I really appreciated the prompts to download handouts and the written text of the verbal information on the video snippets.

It is marvelous that the role of OT in driving for our clients is finally being addressed in such a thoughtful and straightforward way.

There have been times I wished I could do more for clients/patients but did not feel I had the background.

I appreciate how you pulled it all together and made connections to things we already do as well as defining roles that are beyond our basic scope.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this freely available so that all OTs have the opportunity to get this important education and insight!

Rated 5 out of 5

Are you an OTP looking for CE for your June licensure renewal? Check out this FREE online CE approved by American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA for 3 contact hours!

Explore OTs role with the driving. From the OT generalist completing the driving risk assessment in the clinic, to the OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist completing a comprehensive driving evaluation in the car, all OTs play a valuable role with promoting engagement in the occupation of driving.

05/23/2026

One of the must-have tools in my toolbox is the Brake Reaction Time Tester.

Any practitioner who wants to complete driving risk assessments or specialize and provide driver rehabilitation services should have this equipment. (It doesn’t take up much space and it’s portable!)

I love it for so many reasons — the visual component, observing behaviors, the actual performance, how reaction time changes if distractions occur, and more.

But, as any OT knows, it’s just one piece of a much larger picture of a client’s performance skills and limitations.

When Dr. Anne Dickerson, Dr. Terri Cassidy & I worked on the GRID, we intentionally widened the “middle” range for the Brake Reaction Time Tester to ensure clients weren’t overly restricted or under-restricted based on this one piece of the puzzle.

When you measure brake reaction time, put the data alongside other tests, measures, and your clinical observations. Then you can make recommendations based on the whole picture.

If you aren't familiar with the GRID, you can pick up a free copy here: https://www.rfr.bz/f341041

05/21/2026

🚘 Today is the day!
Join us for a free webinar and earn up to 1.5 CEUs.
(Free for AOTA members and non-members!!)

Occupational Therapy's Role in Adaptations and Vehicle Modifications - Part 2 of 3.

Register through the AOTA website:
https://www.rfr.bz/f64fced

🕰️2-3:30PM ET

If you miss it live, you can still register and watch the replay. (You can also still register for Part 1 through AOTA.)

I am SO EXCITED that so many OTPs are interested in driving!! We are changing client outcomes and independence!

Thank you, NMEDA, for sponsoring this educational opportunity for Practitioners!

Part 2 of this 3-part series explores the role of the occupational therapy practitioner in collaborating on adapting driving.

05/20/2026

🧠 As OT practitioners, we know not all memory loss is Alzheimer’s.

These diagnostic guidelines from Penn Medicine are helping providers better identify LATE—Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy.

Why does this matter for OT practitioners?

Because LATE can mimic Alzheimer’s but often progresses more slowly, meaning your approach to client education, safety, and function may shift.

Understanding the nuances helps us advocate appropriately and provide better support to our clients and their families.

This information may also affect our recommendations on driving and driving retirement, although we ALWAYS have to consider the big picture, safety, and individual client factors when making recommendations.

📖 It’s worth a read for anyone working with older adults:

New guidelines will help diagnose a memory-loss disorder often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s, called limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy.

05/17/2026

As you're reading this, I'm on my way back to the USA after taking a step away from business and exploring with my family.

Taking this time off is one of my favorite spring traditions, and it didn’t happen by accident.

Breaks don’t magically appear in our calendars. We have to plan for them, prioritize them, and protect them.

That’s one reason I love being a driver rehab specialist and business owner.

No more PTO requests. No guilt about shifting clients around. I have space to breathe and be with my family.

If you’ve ever wondered what it might look like to shift into something more flexible, meaningful, and sustainable as an OT… Driver Rehab might be your next best step.

✨ It’s NOT saturated.
✨ It’s incredibly rewarding.
✨ You can start small, providing driving risk assessments in the clinic, then specialize and take clients on the road.

Another Part 2: OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Training hands-on workshop is scheduled this fall. It’s the only OT-specific, non-university training program with both online and hands-on, behind-the-wheel training.

Seats are limited, and typically sell out, so if you’re interested in building a career that can flex around your life, send me a message. I’ll add your name to the waitlist so you get first priority and special pricing.

I may not answer immediately, but your message will be tucked safely in my inbox. I’ll send you a reply when I’m back in my office! Send a message here: [email protected]

05/15/2026

Peripheral neuropathy can shift so many daily routines for our clients.

As OT practitioners, we think about:
> Balance
> Falls
> Wounds
> Dressing
> Bathing
> Meal prep (and so much more)

But OT practitioners also must remember that when sensation changes, driving needs to be part of the conversation. 🚘

Not many clients will understand how their neuropathy impacts their driving ability and safety.

Ask questions, provide education, and refer them to an OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist for a full driving evaluation.

Peripheral neuropathy affects more than a person’s hands and feet. It typically affects confidence, routines, community mobility, and independence.

We shared more thoughts on how OT practitioners can support patients with peripheral neuropathy here: https://www.rfr.bz/fe3409e

05/12/2026

Free CEU course for both members and non-members!

Over 900 OTPs signed up for the first part of this three-part series!!

You can earn up to 1.5 hours of CE approved by AOTA.

Join me on May 21, 2026, from 2-3:30 ET

Register through AOTA here: https://www.rfr.bz/f2e96db

A HUGE thank you to NMEDA (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association) for sponsoring this education so we can share more about the IADL of driving with every OT practitioner and student!

Share this with your network and colleagues!

Part 2 of this 3-part series explores the role of the occupational therapy practitioner in collaborating on adapting driving.

05/09/2026

Driving is so much more than access to do the things you HAVE to do.

It provides the freedom to do the things you WANT to do!

Driving allows people to visit friends, watch a sunset, pick out their own groceries, or grab an ice cream cone on a hot summer afternoon.

As OT practitioners, we know how impactful community mobility is. It’s solidly in our scope of practice, whether you’re a driver rehab specialist or a clinician in general practice.

May is National Mobility Awareness Month, a great time for every OT practitioner to assess how they support their clients’ mobility, including throughout the community!

Every OT practitioner can and should address driving on some level.

Here’s how:
Ask about driving during your evaluations. Get their PLOF, ask about accidents, ask if they want to get behind the wheel again if their recovery makes it possible.

Remember, asking about driving doesn’t mean you will get them back behind the wheel.

You’re creating GOALS that they can work toward, building a case for continued insurance coverage, and ensuring they get proper referrals upon discharge so they can achieve maximum independence in all areas… including driving.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Do you know who the Driver Rehabilitation Specialists are in your area?
🚘 Have you checked out the local dealerships that could help with vehicle modifications?
🏥 Is there a driver rehabilitation program in your region, even if it’s hours away?

When ALL occupational therapy practitioners address driving, more clients will gain access to this valued IADL and the freedom to live life to the fullest.