THE DRIVING DOCTOR: ADRS, PC
Offering Assessment & Training for Persons With Disabilities to Develop Safe Driving & Community Mobility Skills.
We aim to empower individuals with disabilities by providing personalized occupational therapy, driving rehabilitation assessments, vehicle modification recommendations, and driver's training. Our team has a combined experience of 60+ years serving persons with disabilities. We can help you navigate the challenges of driving with a disability.
What is Driving Rehabilitation?
Driving rehabilitation helps people with disabilities, injuries, or aging-related challenges drive safely and independently. Specialists, called driving rehabilitation professionals, assess a person’s ability to drive and provide training, tools, and adaptations to make driving easier.
Who Can Benefit?
- People recovering from strokes, brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries
- Individuals with physical disabilities who need special equipment
- Older adults who want to stay safe behind the wheel
- People with vision, cognitive, or neurological conditions
How Does It Work?
A driving rehabilitation program typically includes:
- Evaluation – Tests on vision, reaction time, and thinking skills to ensure safe driving.
- Training – Practice sessions to improve skills or adjust to new driving challenges.
- Adaptive Equipment – Special modifications like hand controls, left-foot accelerators, or high-tech steering aids to help people drive comfortably.
Why Is It Important?
Driving provides freedom and independence, but safety comes first. Driving rehabilitation helps people continue driving while reducing the risk of accidents. If driving is no longer safe, specialists can recommend alternative transportation options to keep individuals mobile and engaged in their communities.
Driving Rehabilitation Assessment
Our comprehensive driving rehabilitation assessments go beyond a standard driving test. We evaluate your physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities to determine your readiness for driving and identify any potential challenges or limitations. This in-depth assessment allows us to create a customized plan for your driving education and vehicle modification needs, ensuring a safe and comfortable driving experience.
Assistive Technology and Vehicle Modification Recommendations
Finding the right vehicle modifications can be a daunting task. Our expertise in rehabilitation, adaptive driving, and assistive technology enables us to recommend the most appropriate modifications to suit your specific needs. We will work closely with you and your vehicle modification provider to implement the necessary changes and ensure your vehicle is accessible and safe for you to drive. We can also offer interventions for those who cannot drive through community training to learn how to navigate their community safely.
Community Mobility & Driver's Training
You will receive a personalized training program focused on your unique needs and abilities. We offer a level of expertise unmatched in the industry. Our goal is to help you become a confident, independent driver by providing hands-on instruction, adaptive driving techniques, and ongoing support throughout your driving journey.
Research & Consulting
The consulting component of our business is broader than just adaptive driving. Dr. Fairman is also available to assist with clinical, educational, and research consulting services. She has worked extensively with universities and industry to help develop innovative assistive technology products and educate future therapists.
Service Areas
With our unique combination of occupational therapy, driving rehabilitation, and vehicle modification expertise, we are proud to serve individuals with disabilities in Rhode Island. We plan to expand our services to Pennsylvania in future. Consulting services are provided remotely with availability to travel to the site(s) as needed.
Our personalized approach ensures that each client receives the support and guidance they need to achieve their goals.
Want to know more?
If you or a loved one is in need of our specialized services, don't hesitate to reach out. Contact us to learn more about our comprehensive driving assessments and education programs tailored specifically for individuals with disabilities. Let The Driving Doctor help you regain your independence and confidence on the road.