Adaptive Mobility Services

03/11/2026

Sometimes, my clients can’t return to driving.

I can provide the best adaptive equipment, training, and support…

But they remain unsafe on the road, which means it’s time for driving retirement.

As you can imagine, this is a VERY difficult conversation to have and an even more challenging transition for families.

As an OT Driver Rehab Specialist and CDRS, I support these clients and their families every step of the way. I don’t just recommend driving retirement, I work to make driving retirement as smooth as possible.

There are three main tips that I give families when it’s time for driving retirement.

1️⃣ Removing Access
2️⃣ Replacing transportation
3️⃣Remembering the fun stuff

I explain more in this 3-minute YouTube video:
📽️ https://www.rfr.bz/fc34588

This framework helps us provide client-centered, holistic, empathetic support during this time of transition.

You don’t need to be a driving specialist to have these discussions. OTs and OTAs in general practice settings can help clients figure out alternate transportation methods and educate them about the importance of fun. Most families remember to remove access, but they don’t consider the freedom or fun that is lost when a person retires from driving.

Have you worked with clients or family members as they transition into driving retirement?

03/10/2026

This gives every client the best chance of regaining their independence in this valued IADL.

It also gives them and their families time and space to consider what driving retirement may look like in their life.

I’ve created a free CE course to help OT practitioners understand how to address driving at every stage of rehabilitation while still staying in your lane.

Enroll here: https://www.rfr.bz/f237423

03/09/2026

Free OT CE for both members and non members...

This webinar serves as the foundational anchor for a three-part series exploring the role of occupational therapy in driving and community mobility.

03/08/2026

Is driving possible with decreased leg strength and decreased grip strength?
YES!
(With the right training and equipment, plus following your state guidelines, of course.)
Tara is a delightful woman who returned to driving independently after working with an OT Driver Rehab Specialist and passing her driving test using hand controls!
This video is under 2 minutes and shows you exactly what it looks like to operate a vehicle with hand controls - including backing into a parking spot like a pro.
Click here to watch: https://www.rfr.bz/f5a31c1
In the video, you’ll see the Veigel Classic II right-hand control system, manufactured by Mobility Innovations.

We often take driving for granted, but it’s an occupation that allows us to care for ourselves, care for others, engage in our communities, and do activities that bring us joy.

I’ve never felt more aligned as an OT than when I’m helping clients regain their independence with this valued IADL!

If you want to help clients achieve their driving goals as an OT Driver Rehab Specialist too, send me a message and I’ll steer you toward the first stop in your journey. 😉

Here's a short video showcasing Tara as she drives with the Veigel Classic II from Mobility Innovations.Tara's condition is impacting the use of her legs and...

03/06/2026

We love supporting occupational therapy practitioners!

The Generalist Resource to Integrate Driving (GRID) is a free resource designed to help every OT practitioner remember to address the valued IADL of driving.

When OT practitioners bring up driving at every stage of rehabilitation, our clients and communities are safer.

Here’s the link to get the GRID for free: https://www.rfr.bz/fd13504

And a YouTube video: https://www.rfr.bz/f992de3

Credit also goes to co-authors of the GRID, Dr. Anne E. Dickerson and Dr. Terri Cassidy! They are incredible clinicians and colleagues advancing the specialty practice area of driver rehabilitation.

03/04/2026

One of the most common myths about is that it’s only for older adults.

🧑‍🦼 There are approximately 18,000 new SCI cases each year.

🦿 Approximately 500,000 Americans experience limb loss or are born with a limb difference each year.

Many of these people are young.

What if they could return to driving independently? (Or earn their driver’s license in the first place!)

How might this impact their self-concept, employability, travel options, dating life, and engagement in occupations?

Driving is a valued IADL for people of all ages.

No matter what age your client is, don’t forget to ask about driving.

You may be the first clinician willing to help them find a specialist who can get them behind the wheel. You don’t have to know the specifics of adaptive equipment and licensing. Just connect them with an OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist in the same way you’d connect them to a CHT or any other specialist.

When you think of Driver Rehab services — remember that we serve people of all ages, not just geriatric populations.

When every OT brings up driving with their clients, we make a massive impact!

American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA
Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence

03/03/2026

Addressing driving is good for your clients and your community.

Asking about driving doesn’t mean you are responsible for getting the person back on the road. (In fact, in MOST cases, you won’t, because you must be a driver rehabilitation specialist to take clients on the road. There’s no gray area here.)

But asking questions, assessing foundational performance skills, and advocating for referrals to specialists is the role of EVERY OT practitioner.

Enroll in this free, online course to learn how to address driving, why it’s so important, and how to stay in your lane:

OTs Role with Driving
0.3 AOTA-approved CEUs

https://www.rfr.bz/f589cb7

03/01/2026

Today is the last day to enroll in the March Part 2: OT Driver Rehab Specialist Training!

There are only TWO spots left for this training, and some incredible OT practitioners have inquired about joining us, so don’t delay if you want in.

The Details:

🗓️ March 25-27, 2026
📍 Orwigsberg, Pennsylvania

What’s Included:

💻 15 hours of online education (to complete before the hands-on training)
🚘 3 days of training on the road and with adaptive driving equipment.

(Also, Part 1 is a prerequisite for Part 2. Combined, you’ll get a total of 60 hours of CE!)

After completing the Part 2 training, you’ll be able to…

→ Enter the field as an OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
→ Take clients on the road with the appropriate equipment and insurance.
→ Build your own business, or expand your employment options as a specialist

Ready to claim your seat in the car?

Send me an email TODAY: Susie@adaptivemobility.com

I can also set up a payment plan or secure a scholarship… but I need to hear from you to know you want to join us!

Here are a few pictures of our rockstar crews during Part 2 trainings.

I’m so excited to see where this specialization will take your career!

02/28/2026

Have you ever wondered what OTs do after taking the Part 2: Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Training?

🤔 Do they get jobs in a driver rehab program?
🤔 Do they start their own businesses?
🤔 Are they glad they took it?

This discussion came up in our Driving Rehab for the OT group, and it completely made my day.

I know not everyone sees every FB post, so I want to share a few of the responses:

“My business has been up and running for about 1 year now, and in that year I was able to transition to PRN at my inpatient rehab job. I have so much more flexibility in my schedule and better work-life balance. I am extremely satisfied and fulfilled with my driving rehab career.” -Michelle S.

“I had a private practice for a year and a half but recently transitioned to a job with the Veterans Administration as a Driving Rehab Specialist” - Laurie C.

“I have a successful private practice in TX. Susie is amazing and you will learn a lot of invaluable information.” -Megan F.

“I gained lots of knowledge and on road skills that were immediately implemented in a private practice that I joined. You’ll love Susie’s course!” -Gabbi W.

🚘 You have options after becoming an OT Driver Rehab Specialist.

Some OTs see a few clients on the side, build a full business, join a private practice, or work for a large organization.

The specialized skills you acquire in the Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Training open doors for your career… then you get to choose which direction to go.

We currently have space for *2* more incredible OTs to join us for the OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Training on March 25-27 in Orwigsburg, PA.

But the deadline to enroll is tomorrow, March 1st.

Send me an email or give me a call if you want to secure one of the last spots!
Susie@adaptivemobility.com
(484) 650-2280

02/27/2026

Have you wondered if you’re too late… if the driving rehabilitation field is saturated?

Let’s look at the numbers…

🚗 There are 243,000,000 (MILLION) licensed drivers (NTHSA 2022 study)
👩🏽‍⚕️ There are 139,000 OT practitioners.

According to the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, there are only…

370 Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (CDRS)

500 Driving Rehabilitation Specialists (DRS)

So, back to the original question… is it too late to become a specialist?

Absolutely not.

You can still become the go-to OT practitioner for driver rehab.

When you set up a private practice that focuses on driver rehab services, you have control over your schedule, caseload, and time off.

I see no more than 2 clients per day when completing driving assessments and we tailor the sessions to fit each client’s needs, their routines, and their environment.

This allows me to take my daughter to school in the morning and be done in time for dance class. 🧡

It’s a welcome relief from seeing 15-30 clients in a day and then drowning in documentation in the evenings.

OTs are perfectly primed to become driver rehabilitation specialists because of our holistic perspective, strong assessment skills, and deep understanding of medical conditions.

If driving sparks your interest, leave a comment or send me a message.

I’m happy to answer your questions and help you decide if becoming an OT Driver Rehab Specialist is the right road for your career.

Don’t wait too long, though. The deadline to sign up for the March hands-on, behind-the-wheel training is in just a few days.

02/25/2026

As I dream of being back in sunny Florida, there's one thing I need to clear up…

I reference the behind-the-wheel workshop days a lot when I talk about the Part 2: OT Driver Rehab Specialist Training. That's because you have to choose a specific workshop to enroll in. (The next one is March 25-27, 2026 by the way!)

But… you get more than *just* the behind-the-wheel workshop.

When you enroll in Part 2, you gain access to…

💻 15 hours of specialized, high-level, OT-specific online continuing education
🚙 20 hours of hands-on time with the vehicles and on-the-road (the workshop)
👩🏽‍💻 A private community of OT Driver Rehab Specialists to network & find answers
👥 Colleagues and business friends you truly know after spending time in the car together

Although the hands-on, on-the-road workshop is arguably the most impactful, most memorable, and certainly the most fun part of the Part 2 training… it’s not the only piece that makes this training so effective.

After the training, you’ll be able to step into the world of OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, including behind-the-wheel assessments, adaptive driving equipment, and collaborating with vendors for high-tech solutions if you choose.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝘀:

🗓️ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Remember — you get the online component AND community support AND the hands-on workshop experience when you enroll.

Send me a message if you have any questions.

𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝟭𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙏𝙊 𝙀𝙉𝙍𝙊𝙇𝙇.
Shift your career into drive and become a specialist!

Click below for details. Send me a message if you have any questions - there are only TWO spots left!

https://www.rfr.bz/fe9c0ec

02/24/2026

Remember the first time you got behind the wheel? 😨

A mix of excitement and nervousness — consciously thinking about every move.

🚗 Now think about your last commute to work…

Do you even remember the drive?

A task that took so much mental energy is now second nature.

Just like driving, many things we do as OT practitioners seem daunting at first, but with practice, become easy. (Or at least easier!)

→ Completing your first solo evaluation
→ First home health visit… alone
→ Voicing your opinion during rounds
→ … and so much more.

You learned as you went, your skills expanded, and now you don’t think about it much, right?

Everything is hard before it’s easy.

Taking clients on the road as an OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist is no different.

Some OT practitioners have asked about specializing, but they’re letting fear take the wheel.

You’ve done hard things in your career and expanded your capacity before. You can do it again if driving interests you.

The Part 2: OT Driver Rehab Specialist Training was created to bridge the gap between general OT knowledge and the specialty practice area of driving.

You won’t just learn and talk about driver rehabilitation.

You’ll get in the vehicle and practice everything, including installing equipment, driving with it, instructing others, and regaining control of the car in (mock) emergency scenarios.

By the end of this hands-on workshop, you will have a completely different perspective on your ability to enter this specialty.

You’ll also gain a community of OTs and OTAs who have specialized and are willing to answer your questions as you get started. (Plus me! I’ll be here to support you! 👋🏼)

The deadline to join the March on-the-road workshop is coming up fast.

If you’re curious about joining this one or a future workshop, send me an email. Susie@adaptivemobility.com

I’d love to help you decide if this makes sense for your career and your goals!