Physical disabilities and their implications driving

Issue title: Driving Rehabilitation

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Strano, Carmella M.^;

Affiliations: MossRehab Hospital, Driving School for People with Disabilities, JCC Klein Branch, Suite 210, 10100 Jamison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116, USA

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Abstract: A brief overview of a variety of physical disabilities categorized as brain injured and non-brain injured are presented as they relate to independent driving. Adaptive driving aids, and driving systems as well as financial considerations and the role of the driver rehabilitation specialist in providing comprehensive driver assessments are discussed. A case study is included to demonstrate range of available driving equipment for persons with severe disabilities.

Keywords: Brain injury, Adaptive driving aids

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1997-8305

Journal: Work, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 261-266, 1997