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Driver Evaluation and Training Program
For disabled or medically at-risk drivers
General Information
Since 1957, the Occupational Therapy Department at Rancho Los Amigos
National Rehabilitation Center has helped people with disabilities
become safe, skilled drivers and has consulted on modified vehicle
selection to fit driver needs. The Driving Evaluation and Training
Program serves drivers of all ages (disabled teenage drivers to senior drivers,
approximately 300 persons referred to the program annually.
Services Provided
- Pre-driving screening and exercises to enhance driving skills
- Behind-the-wheel evaluation of driving potential
- Individualized driver training with adaptive driving equipment
- Driving simulator training with adaptive driving equipment
- Evaluation for modified vehicle and equipment needs
- Resource of commercially available equipment
- Preparation for DMV licensing and driver safety procedures
- Information and counseling about driving needs
- Driver education for new or experienced drivers
- Referrals to other driving resources when appropriate
- Community mobility training/exploring alternatives to driving
- Passenger evaluation
Common Diagnoses Served
| Amputation |
Dementia |
Spinal Cord Injury |
| Arthritis |
Diabetes |
Stroke |
| Brain Injury |
Multiple Sclerosis |
Chronic Diabetes/Age-Related Changes |
| Cerebral Palsy |
Polio |
|
Staff Qualifications
Our staff includes Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapists,
Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, and Driving Instructors.
Unsure if you qualify for the driver training program or need registration information?
This section will provide you with the necessary forms, instructions and contact information.
Unsure what the next steps are for getting into the program or have other
questions? Visit our FAQs page to get your
questions answered.
For more information, contact
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Occupational Therapy Department
Driver Evaluation and Training Program, Building 900, Room 88A
7601 East Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
Tel: (562) 401-7081 / Fax: (562) 401-6167
E-mail: DriverTraining@rancho.org
Page last updated October 11, 2011
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