Driving Mobility to present ‘Learning to Drive’ CPD seminar at Kidz to Adultz Middle
National charity Driving Mobility will be educating healthcare professionals about how to get disabled drivers behind the wheel in a CPD seminar at Kidz to Adultz Middle on 17 March in Coventry.
Occupational therapist Mary Yates will be hosting the seminar ‘Learning to Drive – How to get started’, at Kidz to Adultz Middle highlighting how Driving Mobility Assessment Centres help disabled drivers get behind the wheel.
The seminar will takes place at 11.30am in seminar room 2 and will be supported by professional advice and information at the Driving Mobility on stand V20.
Mary’s seminar will provide information on the steps to becoming a full licence holder, Driving Mobility assessment centres, vehicle adaptations and leasing through the Motability scheme.
Young disabled drivers are permitted to gain their provisional licence a year early, at 16, if they receive the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP.
Driving Mobility coordinates a network of over 20 centres, many with outreach facilities, which provide ‘fitness to drive’ and mobility equipment assessments.
Supported by The Department for Transport, Driving Mobility Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) and Occupational Therapists (OT) guide and support individuals who self-refer or are signposted from the DVLA, Motability, Police and NHS.
Every member is committed to enabling people with restricted mobility so they can remain independent whether driving an adapted vehicle, using assistive equipment or travelling by accessible transport.
The charity will explain how occupational therapists can appropriately advise their disabled clients and illustrate why its clinical approach is proven to achieve positive outcomes.
All OT attendees will be able to add credits to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio.
Kidz to Adultz Middle takes place on Thursday 17th March 2022 from 9.30am – 4.30pm at Ericsson Exhibition Hall, Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, CV6 6AQ. Free entry and parking.
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