Adaptive Mobility Services

11/07/2026

Remember the first time you got behind the wheel? 😨

A mix of excitement and nervousness — consciously thinking about every move.

🚗 Now think about your last commute to work…

Do you even remember the drive?

𝘼 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚.

Like driving, many things we do as OT practitioners seem daunting at first, but with practice, become easy. (Or at least easier!)

➡ Completing your first evaluation
➡ First home health visit… alone
➡ Voicing your opinion during rounds
… and so much more.

You learned as you went, your skills expanded, and now you don’t think about it much, right?

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆.

If you know me at all, you know I believe 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘖𝘛 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘣.

Clinicians say they don’t know how to bring up driving or how to follow through when a client says they’d like to drive again.

That’s why I have a free CEU course, YouTube channel, podcast, and Facebook group — to help OT practitioners practice full-scope OT, including the valuable IADL of driving.

𝗜𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙤.

Here are the links to ALL the resources.! 🤩

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗘𝗨 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: https://www.rfr.bz/f84ec06cd
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹: https://www.rfr.bz/f004dd464
𝗢𝗧 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝗤 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://www.rfr.bz/fa9767ea8
𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗧𝗣 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽: https://www.rfr.bz/f6c24a69e

Please share these with your OT network and let me know if you have questions.

I’m here to help!

10/31/2026

Here’s what often gets missed in OT school…
How to effectively address driving in every practice setting.

We’re trained to treat ADLs like dressing, bathing, and toileting…

We even tackle IADLs like cooking, cleaning, and pet care.

But driving? That’s a more complex IADL that feels a bit scary for many OT practitioners.

Driving is my specialty area and passion.

That’s why I created a free CE course that’s rooted in the OT Practice Framework to help you stay in your scope while addressing driving with clarity and confidence.

Enroll today and earn 0.3 CEUs:
OTs Role With Driving
https://www.rfr.bz/f2990f3f3

Adaptive Mobility Services is an AOTA-Approved Provider

10/24/2026

If that question has ever made your heart race…
You’re not the only one, and you’re in the right spot for an answer.

You do NOT provide a yes/no answer to your client, but you should know how to navigate the moment, document appropriately, and refer as needed.

Don’t worry either; you don’t have to figure it out alone.

I LOVE driving and have devoted my career to helping both clients and other OT practitioners navigate these tricky driving discussions.

Start with this FREE, self-paced CE course:

OTs Role with Driving
https://www.rfr.bz/f539c6cfd

I know that question can be scary, especially when you KNOW a client wouldn’t be safe behind the wheel, but don’t panic. Learn how to answer the questions and point them in the right direction instead of leaving it up to chance.

10/17/2026

Discussing driving isn’t the same as getting a client behind the wheel.

No matter what setting you’re in, you may be thinking, “There is NO WAY my client is even close to being able to drive… why would I bring it up?”

The answer is the same for every ADL and IADL — we work on foundational performance skills to help people achieve their highest level of independence. (Even when we’re not sure they will end up fully independent!)

Starting the driving conversation, even in acute care, gets this IADL in the POC and into the discharge plan.

You can track progress, provide resources, and advocate for appropriate referrals at every stage of rehabilitation.

This free CE course will help you understand your role with driving at every stage of rehabilitation and why bringing it up early and often is so critical for your clients.

It’s free and 3 hours of CE.

Adaptive Mobility Services is an AOTA-Approved Provider.

Enroll today:

https://www.rfr.bz/f00d1a420

10/10/2026

New settings, new software, new diagnoses, or new treatment techniques…

I know you’re juggling a lot as an OT practitioner. The mental load is REAL.

I also know that every OT and OTA in every setting can address driving to help clients achieve the best outcomes possible.

Not everyone will get to celebrate outside the DMV when a client passes their test, but the work that you do in the hospital, rehab facility, home health, and outpatient clinics can set clients up for this achievement!

Many OTs and OTAs say they’re unsure how to answer client questions about driving or where to refer them. They know they can’t take clients on the road if they’re not a specialist, so avoiding the topic is easiest.

But, I promise, with the right tools and an understanding of the driver rehabilitation process, you CAN answer these questions. It gets easier over time.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 to make it easier to address driving as a practitioner in a general practice setting:

OTs Role with Driving - 0.3 CE credits
https://www.rfr.bz/f968431bd

Driving for the OTP Facebook group
https://www.rfr.bz/fd5bbd40f

YouTube:
https://www.rfr.bz/f3e5eb286

Of course, if you have a question about OT + driving, send it my way! I’m happy to help.

10/06/2026

🚗 Video 3: Navigating Tomorrow

Check out this video shared by Dr. Anne Dickerson!!!

This is one of 3 videos. This one is focused on occupational therapy's role with supporting positive long term decisions with driving.

This 3-part series on driving and aging is one that I hope occupational therapy practitioners, families, drivers, physicians, and anyone supporting an aging adult will take a few minutes to watch.
Transitioning away from driving can be one of the most difficult life changes an older adult faces—but driving retirement does not have to mean losing independence, connection, or quality of life.

Navigating Tomorrow focuses on what comes after the driving decision: proactive transportation planning, compassionate family conversations, community resources, and strategies that help older adults continue participating in the people, places, and activities that matter most.

There is SO much valuable information and knowledge in this 3-part series. Please take a few minutes to watch this final video—and consider sharing it with a family member, colleague, client, or physician who may benefit.

Planning ahead can make the transition easier, more compassionate, and far more empowering. ❤️🚗

Transitioning away from driving is one of the most significant life...

10/03/2026

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I’m not trained for this” and “my clients keep asking about driving” — this one’s for you.

You don’t need to be a specialist to start the driving conversation with clients.

You just need to know what is yours to handle, and when to refer out.

That clarity starts with this free course:

→ OTs Role with Driving

0.3 CEUs | Self-paced | Built for real OT practitioners

https://www.rfr.bz/f330a319b

Adaptive Mobility Services is an AOTA-Approved Provider

10/02/2026

Thank you to our friends at SureGrip for this fabulous set of steering devices!!! It’s always great to have options!! Sure Grip Hand Controls

09/26/2026

OTs and OTAs - I’m here to answer your questions about driving!

Bring your client cases, questions about driver rehabilitation, uncertainties about your role, or anything else.

When I record a podcast (or YouTube video) answering your question, I’ll post the link so you and everyone else can learn from it!

Here to support you,

-Susie the Driving OT

09/19/2026

I know... the easiest thing to do is avoid the topic of driving.

You wouldn't be the only OT to nervously laugh and deflect when a client mentions they think they’re fine to drive again.

But avoidance doesn’t protect anyone.

It puts your client and your community at risk.

What our clients need is guidance, context, and appropriate referrals to specialists who can help them return to the road safely (or navigate driving retirement).

You can provide this guidance while staying firmly in your lane as an OT or OTA in general practice.

I explain more and show you how in this free CE course:

OTs Role with Driving

0.3 CEs from an AOTA-approved provider