After a severe illness, injury, or medical condition, many patients find
themselves unable to drive. At Valley Health, we strive to help our patients
return to normalcy. DriveAbility is our adaptive program that can help
patients drive again. A registered occupational therapist/certified driver
rehab specialist and certified driving instructor work with the patient
to regain independence in community mobility and driving.
Services Provided
Pre-driving assessment: This service is performed in our clinic by a registered occupational
therapist/certified driver rehab specialist. It is used to obtain information
about an individual’s medical history, functional abilities, thinking
skills, visual perception and reaction time.
On-road evaluation: Based on outcome of the pre-driving assessment and the individual’s
driving goals, an on-road evaluation is initiated in cooperation with
a driving school.
Both the occupational therapist/certified driver rehab specialist and certified
driving instructor evaluate the individual’s driving skill and functional
mobility. Our training vehicle is equipped with instructor brake and adaptive
equipment such as hand controls, left accelerator pedal, steering devices,
and adaptive turn signals to assist each individual as needed.
How to Get Started
If you think
DriveAbility can help you, please consult your physician for a referral for occupational
therapy driving evaluation. Call
540-536-1180 to make an appointment.
