Adaptive Mobility Services

01/26/2026

01/25/2026

Many OTs say they’re interested in driver rehabilitation… until they think about marketing and “selling” their services.

Then the brakes go on. 🚘

Clinicians often say they’re “bad at sales” or “don’t want to take people’s money”.

But building a driver rehabilitation business isn’t about convincing people to buy something they don’t need or want. It’s about education, relationships, and making sure the right people know you exist.

You are offering a VALUABLE service to people who desperately want to maintain their independence.

Remembering this helps to reframe “sales” and “marketing” so you can view them through an OT lens.

We put together an article so more OT practitioners can understand this shift and start successful, flexible businesses.

If you’ve ever considered starting a business, especially as an OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, it’s worth a read.

https://www.rfr.bz/f8a19a6

When you’re ready to change lanes into Driver Rehabilitation, Adaptive Mobility Services has the training and mentorship to help you succeed faster. Just send me a message to get started.

01/24/2026

Sharing for anyone with penndot needs.

Closure Update 🚨

Due to inclement weather, all of our driver license and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Customers with scheduled road tests will be contacted to reschedule.

Online services will still be available at pa.gov/DMV.

01/23/2026

Heads up!

Ahead of heavy snow expected across Pennsylvania starting Saturday night, PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike are planning to implement commercial vehicle and speed restrictions across PA’s Interstate network.

See the full list: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2026/all-commercial-vehicles-restricted-on-pa-interstates--other-high.

More details about commercial vehicle restrictions: https://bit.ly/WinterRestrictions.

Please check 511PA.com (or the free 511PA app) for the most accurate and up-to-date info on restrictions, road conditions, plow truck locations, and more.



Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
PA State Police
PA Emergency Management Agency

01/23/2026

Helpful winter driving tips!

A major winter storm is expected over the weekend. Here's what you can do right now to prepare. ❄️✅

01/22/2026

All jokes aside, every time images like this show up in the news, I cringe.

Not only because people may have been injured, but also because some of these accidents are preventable.

When it comes to driving safety, OT practitioners are vital.

Driving is an occupation that almost all of our clients do or want to do.

Like so many other ADLs and IADLs they’ve been doing for decades, people overestimate their abilities.

Families tend to either “take the keys” or stick their head in the sand when they start to question someone’s driving ability.

But as OTs, we can look holistically at the person, the occupation, and the environment. We can analyze the task of driving, the client factors, and their performance skills.

Sometimes, we can…
→ Teach adaptive strategies
→ Recommend modifications/adaptive equipment
→ Provide targeted rehabilitation to improve their foundational skills

Other times, the only option is to recommend driving retirement and support them through this transition.

Either way, the decision is based on data, not fear, ageism, or ableism.

Everyone deserves to engage in this meaningful occupation as long as they are safely able to do so.

OT practitioners in every setting can…

📋 Have conversations about driving
📋 Complete Driving Risk Assessments to provide an accurate, unbiased snapshot of skills and risks
📋 Advocate for referrals to driver rehabilitation specialists

And, if you find that you enjoy helping families and clients navigate driving, you can become an OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist and complete on-road assessments and training.

This is how we make the roads safer for everyone while allowing clients as much independence and freedom as possible.

Here’s how to get started:

Part 1: Driving Risk Assessment for the OT
https://www.rfr.bz/f6c90a3

Part 2: OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Training
https://www.rfr.bz/f66bc29

Our next behind-the-wheel Part 2 workshop is in March. This is your opportunity to become a specialist and help clients avoid making the news for their poor parking jobs.

Send me a message if you have any questions.

01/21/2026

Sharing this for any of you interested in learning more about Updates on Alzheimer’s disease, treatment and intervention.

Always consult with your physician. This is not medical advice.

But with that being said, there’s lots changing in this area of Practice and I think it’s worth it to stay up-to-date on the information so that you’re informed and able to ask critical questions.

Many of you are trusting Adaptive Mobility to help assess Driving fitness early in Cognitive disease. We greatly appreciate your partnership and trust in us! Here to support you anyway we can.






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Podcast Episode · Age of Aging · 01/13/2026 · Bonus · 27m

01/20/2026

We know Parkinson’s is progressive.

But, what if adaptive equipment could keep an individual independent and safe longer?

This free CE course includes stories from real clients to help you understand the possibilities and how OTs and OTAs in every practice setting can address driving.

When we start the conversation early and refer to specialists, client’s lives are changed.

OTs Role with Driving

0.3 CE credits - free

https://www.rfr.bz/fb67c81

01/18/2026

❔ Will I have enough patients?
❔ Are people actually willing to pay cash?
❔ Can I really make enough money?

Almost every OT practitioner I talk to about entering this specialty practice area asks these questions before changing lanes into driver rehabilitation.

It makes sense.

Most of us were trained to work within the medical and insurance systems.

Running a business, especially one that relies (at least partially) on cash-based services can feel unfamiliar and intimidating.

But the current population that’s aging and will soon need these services is different. They want options and many of them have the money to pay for things they value… like maintaining their ability to drive independently.

We wrote an article that walks through how OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist business owners think about referrals, visibility, and caseload development in an ethical, OT-centered way.

Read it here:
https://www.rfr.bz/f4f922a

Also, a gentle reminder — Driver Rehabilitation is a specialty practice area.

If you want to take clients on the road for driving assessments and treatment sessions, you need additional training, equipment, and liability insurance.

The Part 2: OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Training is your OT-specific pathway to enter this specialty area. Our next hands-on workshop is in March. Send me a message if you’d like details or head to the comments for the link!

01/15/2026

Is there an OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist in your area?
(Or your grandparents’ town?)

Now you can quickly find out where the OT Driver Rehab Specialists are using the all-new OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist DIRECTORY!

It’s on the Adaptive Mobility Services website:
https://www.rfr.bz/ffdd2c1

Use the map to search your area, then scroll down to the list that populates below.

Also, if you or your favorite specialist aren’t on the map yet, we would love to add you!

01/13/2026

“I hadn’t considered…”

I love hearing that phrase from OTs and OTAs because it means you’re open to learning, serving your clients in more holistic ways, and growing as a practitioner.

I want every OT practitioner to fully understand their role with driving and how they can set their clients up for success no matter what practice setting they’re in.

That’s why I created this free course: OTs Role with Driving
https://www.rfr.bz/f3fa2ec

3 hours. Zero cost.

Adaptive Mobility Services is an AOTA Approved Provider too!

01/08/2026

If you work with adults after illness or injury, you already see the signs...

→ Forgetting details
→ Weakened muscles
→ Fatigue after simple tasks
→ Missing things when scanning the environment
→ Needing to slow down to get the task done

Driving is arguably the most complex IADL we encounter, yet many OTs haven’t been taught what to look for, how to approach the topic, or when to refer.

We put together an article that specifically outlines common signs that may indicate the need for a driving eval — written for the OTs and OTAs who are already supporting clients with ADLs and IADLs.

I know you have a LOT of things to work on and never enough visits, but driving is too important to skip.

Read the full article by clicking below, and let me know if you have any questions or thoughts about this topic.

https://www.rfr.bz/f6ca25d