Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence

11/21/2025

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. At DRCE, we’re committed to education, safety, and empowering our community. 💜

Knowing how to respond during a seizure can save a life.

Remember the 3 C’s:
1. Calm - Stay calm and take control of the situation.
2. Cushion - Protect their head with something soft.
3. Call - Contact emergency services if needed.

Awareness and preparedness make a difference!

11/19/2025

Helping drivers overcome barriers and gain independence is at the heart of what we do. 💙

We’re honored to share this powerful testimonial from a parent whose son gained the confidence, skills, and support he needed to move forward on his driving journey. Stories like these remind us why our mission matters.

If you or a loved one has physical limitations and wants to explore adaptive driving solutions, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Learn more or schedule an appointment at DriverRehabCenter.com.

11/18/2025

We cannot say enough about this organization, we have partnered with Wounded Warriors Family Support for many years and can tell you first hand the amazing life changing work that has been done to restore mobility and freedom to our Wounded Warriors! If you are looking for an organization to support, please consider donating!

Across the country, more than 350 wounded veterans are waiting for the modified vehicles they need to regain independence.

Hand controls. Lifts. Seating adjustments.
These custom modifications are essential for veterans who lost the ability to drive because of combat injuries.

They restore freedom.
They restore dignity.
They restore the ability to live life on their terms again.

This Giving Tuesday, your gift helps cover these crucial adaptations and puts our heroes back on the road.

Stand with the warriors who sacrificed for this nation.

Donate here: https://wwfs.org/donate/

11/17/2025

Winter roads can be unpredictable but your safety doesn’t have to be. ❄️🚗

As temperatures drop, take a moment to review a few essential winter driving tips to help keep you and your family safe on the road. From tire checks to weather alerts, small steps can make a big difference in challenging conditions.

At Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence, we’re committed to promoting safe, confident driving for all. Stay prepared, stay alert, and stay safe this winter season.

Learn more about our commitment to safe driving at DriverRehabCenter.com!

11/13/2025

Big news! 🎉

Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence is officially ranked #1 in the U.S. and #2 in all of North America for Sure Grip Hand Controls sales!

We’re proud to partner with Sure Grip to bring the best in adaptive driving technology to the drivers who inspire us every day.
Thank you to our amazing clients, partners, and team for making this achievement possible!

Empowering independence — one driver at a time.

11/12/2025

Join us in honoring COL Arthur Yeager

He served 40 years in the U.S. Army, beginning as a Cobra helicopter mechanic (4 years, Sergeant) and moving on to become a Chinook helicopter pilot (8 years, Captain), and finally an Occupational Therapist (24 years, Colonel). He lists his tours in Alaska, Hawaii, Italy, and Germany as his most memorable duty stations.

He definitely wore many hats during his long career serving our country! He completed 3 combat deployments to Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan.

He is known for blending creative and mechanical skills to design and fabricate novel devices that promoted the function for our most severely wounded, ill and injured service-members.

He officially retired from military service to join our team at DRCE.

“I am honored to have served in the military and remain proudly passionate about enabling both civilians and veterans to begin or resume their independent driving” - COL (R) Yeager

Art, thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Join us in thanking Fireman Charles Daines of the United States Coast Guard.

Charles enlisted in February of 1993 before being assigned to the USCGC Vigorous. Aboard the Vigorous he was put to work standing guard, guiding the vessel through the sea, and becoming a certified ship board rescue swimmer. These skills were put to the test as he worked to keep our waters—and all who travel them—safe.

The values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty have been exemplified throughout his service with the USGC and DRCE.

We thank you for your service, Charles. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Today, we’d like to commend the person who makes the impossible possible — Major Tammy Lynn Phipps of the United States Army Reserve.

Specialist Tammy Phipps first enlisted in the South Dakota Army National Guard (SDNG) in 1993, serving until 2001. During this time, she became the first female in a combat unit in South Dakota, serving as a combat medic with the 153rd Combat Engineers.

After completing her degree in Occupational Therapy, she took a commission as an Occupational Therapy Medical Officer in the Army Reserves (AR) from 2001 to 2014. During her deployment to Iraq (2007–2008), Tammy had the chance to "run" into the Surgeon General of the Army, who quickly recognized her “no means go” determination. She was recruited to develop and lead a driver rehabilitation program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center—the first and only program of its kind in the Department of Defense.

Major Phipps retired from the Army in April 2014 but continued to serve as a federal employee for two additional years, expanding the very program she built. After leaving federal service, she teamed up with Corporal Joshua Himan, USMC, to found DRCE.

Tammy, “thank you” doesn’t feel like enough—but it’s a start. Thank you for your continued service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to your fellow Americans. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform with pride, courage, and unwavering dedication.

At DRCE, we are proud to serve alongside and support veterans across all branches of the military—individuals whose strength, sacrifice, and service continue to inspire us every day.

To our team members, clients, and all who have served—thank you. Your commitment to protecting our freedoms and uplifting our communities will never be forgotten.

11/10/2025

Let us come together to thank Staff Sergeant Marcus Foran of the United States Marine Corps.

Enlisting in 1996, Marcus embodied the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage, and commitment—the very qualities that uphold the USMC’s world-renowned reputation. He went on to live every aspiring Marine’s dream, diving through both the sky and the sea. These specialized skills carried him through his time with the 5th, 3rd, and 4th Reconnaissance Battalions. While the parachute was retired in 2007 just ask him-once a Marine, always a Marine.

Marcus, we thank you for your service and dedication

11/10/2025

Take a moment with us to thank Master Sergeant Rich Tulley of the United States Marine Corps.

In his 22 years of service and sacrifice Rich has exemplified the U.S. Marine Corps' core value of commitment. From 2000 to 2022 he worked to develop the skills and expertise that make a Marine truly admirable. Through three deployments and a variety of assignments, his performance never wavered.

When asked about his time in service Rich shared: "Out of all those experiences, Marine Security Guard is one I would have done for life if given the chance, it was hard work but I loved bouncing around countries."

Rich, thank you for your service. Your commitment—then and now—is appreciated beyond measure. 🇺🇸