Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists-ADED
- Information about the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists and a directory to find a Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist in your area.
American Occupational Therapy Association-AOTA
- The Occupational Therapist's role in senior driving and community mobility for older adults and frequently asked questions.
American Association for Retired Persons-AARP's driver safety program
- The AARP Senior Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older that has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today's roads. Take the AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course at a location near you and get a discount on your car insurance, or take the AARP online course, a self-paced and interactive computer course that can be taken at the time and place of your choice.
American Automobile Association-AAA roadwise review
- This tool is a scientifically validated screening tool developed by AAA and noted transportation safety researchers. It is designed to help seniors drive safely for a longer period of time.
CarFit-sponsored by AAA, AARP and AOTA
- An educational program that offers senior drivers the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.
Hartford Insurance-safety for older drivers, safe driving for a lifetime
- This guidebook,"You and Your Car: A Guide to Driving Wellness", is aimed at drivers
of all ages to help them recognize and respond to normal aging related changes as they occur and make gradual adjustments to their driving.
- Warning Signs for Older Drivers is a list of
driving behaviors that could cause safety problems. Since driving ability seldom changes drastically in a short time, you can track changes in these signs over time to get a clear picture of overall driving ability.
- Comprehensive Driving Evaluations provides expert guidance that can help keep you at the top of your game when it comes to driving.
- The Hartford and the AgeLab at the Massachusetts's Institute of Technology (MIT) conducted research to bring clarity to the very serious and emotional issue of dementia and driving.
- Download the "At the Crossroads" brochure; Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Driving.
California DMV
- DMV homepage for driver's license requirements.
- Driver Medical Evaluation form; download this form and have your doctor fill it out before your hearing with the Driver Safety Office.
- May provide financial support to pay for a driving evaluation if there is a need to drive to work.
- Whistlestop Wheels provides paratransit services for elderly and disabled persons of Marin County who are deemed eligible under criteria set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Adaptive Driving Equipment and Installation
Driving Specialties
- Installation of adaptive driving equipment in the Bay Area.
Driving Systems Incorporated
- Sells adaptive driving equipment, including pedal extenders, hand controls, convex mirrors, left foot accelerators and steering knobs.
Veigel Automotive
- Sells adaptive driving equipment, including pedal extenders, hand controls, steering knobs and left foot accelerators.
Sure Grip
- Sells adaptive driving equipment, including hand controls, steering knobs and left foot accelerators.
VMI-Vantage Mobility Incorporated
Nor-Cal Mobility
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