Episode 123. Adaptive Driving with Woody Tatman OTR from West Tennessee Healthcare
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Woody Tatman is an occupational therapist and a certified driving rehabilitation specialist with West Tennessee Healthcare. He evaluates individuals, including those with disabilities, the elderly, and those with cognitive or physical impairments, to determine their ability to drive safely. He can recommend vehicle modifications and provide training to help people learn to drive according to their needs.
00:12 Introduction
02:10 What is a certified driving rehabilitation specialist?
04:03 Does a rehab specialist do the vehicle modifications or the driving lessons?
05:51 What is the process to sign up for adaptive driving and how is it funded?
08:49 Learners Permit.
10:54 Seniors Driving Ability Testing.
12:47 Driver Lessons and Vehicle Used?
13:53 Modifications for Driving in Different Patient Populations?
18:07 Color Blindness, Hearing, and Sight Impairment.
21:08 Conclusion and Resource aded.net
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