Driver Assessment Program/Adaptive Driver Training
About the Driver Assessment Program:
Easterseals Driver Assessment Program provides a clinical and behind the wheel assessment of the skills required for driving. The program can help to determine if someone should continue to drive, if adaptive equipment is needed to continue to drive or if someone is ready to learn how to drive. Results of the driver assessment are not reported to the DMV should you pass or fail the assessment. Results are shared ONLY with your referring physician. At times, recommendations may be made to return for a re-assessment if deficits are identified. Our Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist can provide the appropriate recommendations for treatment or services needed.
* NEW Click here to schedule your Driver Clinical Assessment *
Click here for a driver assessment fact sheet. Here are some common diagnosis for needing a driving assessment: Click here for the provider fact sheet. Click here for a driver assessment general screening. Click here for a driver assessment screening for adolescents.
INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Anxiety
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
MS
Muscular Dystrophy
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
INFORMATION FOR REFERRING PHYSICIANS
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A prescription or referral from a physician is required for these services
Meet our Driver Rehabiliation Specialists!
The client will be assessed by a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist who is also a Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist. The adaptive driver training will be provided by a Certified Driving Instructor.
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| Raechaell Corbett, MS OTR/L, CDRS, CDISupervisor Easterseals Driver Assessment ProgramOccupational TherapistCertified Driver Rehab Specialist, CDRSCertified Driving Instructor, CDILow Vision Occupational Therapist | Lauren Pires, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI Occupational Therapist Driver Rehabilitation Professional, DRP Certified Driving Instructor, CDI |
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Congratulations to Lauren Pires for passing the exam to receive her Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS®) credential in early November 2023. The CDRS certification is a credential offered by ADED (Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists) for those with advanced experience and expertise in diverse areas within the field of driver rehabilitation. This is an outstanding achievement, requiring the completion of 832 hours of driver rehabilitation observation and experience in both clinical and on the road assessment and/or training, and a credential held by very few in the state of Connecticut. In addition to now holding her CDRS credential, Lauren is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Driving Instructor. She works in Easterseals Driver Assessment and Medical Rehabilitation program to help individuals achieve independence and improve their quality of life.
Click here to access the Driver Assessment Referral form
Contact Us:
For more information or to make an appointment please send an email to driver@eswct.com or call 203.630.2208/fax 203.634.0341
With issues or concerns, please contact: Raechaell Corbett, MS OTR/L, CDRS, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist/Low Vision Specialist
