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Driver Retraining
Website for driver retraining resources. http://www.driver-ed.org Last updated: Wed 24 of Sep,'03
Driver Retraining
Ask for the Ford Mobility packet if you want a listing of people who do rehab adaptations on your car and people who do driver assessments in your state. http://www.ford.com/us/showrooms/mobility Last updated: Wed 24 of Sep,'03
MARYLAND MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION (MVA)
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 15 Metropolitan Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 - Phone: 1-800-950-1682 (1MVA) - Customer Assistance (Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.) 410-768-7361 - Customer Assistance (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Services: Under Maryland law, any person who has been treated by a physician or a hospital for a stroke during the past two years must report this disorder to the Motor Vehicle Administration, for evaluation by the Medical Advisory Board. A doctor's certification about the disability is required (giving diagnosis, onset, prognosis, present medications) on the doctor's stationery. The information must be referred to the Medical Advisory Board for approval. An applicant may be required to take a reaction time test or retake the driving test, or may be issued a waiver by mail. The MVA provides information about Special Registration plates, Parking Privileges for Disabled Persons (applications also available at senior centers), re-qualifying for a driver's license after having a stroke. Call toll free 1-800-950-1682 to obtain a copy of a pamphlet entitled, "The Handicapped Motorist: Special Privileges and Responsibilities When Owning and Operating a Motor Vehicle." Last updated: Wed 24 of Sep,'03
MATURE DRIVING / 55 ALIVE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) 601 E. Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20049 Phone: 202-434-2277 Services: Provides eight hours of classroom instruction that refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. A unique program for older drivers. Last updated: Wed 24 of Sep,'03
NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT 102 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20010 Phone: 202-877-1705 - Glenn Digman (or call 201-877-1000 and ask for Occupational Therapy Dept.) Services: Pre-driving evaluations of reaction time, visual skills, and ability to attend to critical traffic situations. Program includes on-the-road training in vehicles (car or van) adopted for disabled drivers. Last updated: Wed 24 of Sep,'03
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT
8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-896-3168 (Physical Medicine Department) Services: Pre-driving assessment battery, which includes reaction time testing, visual/perceptual testing and a video test, is available to determine ability to resume driving or need for special controls. Does not include behind-the-wheel training. Last updated: Wed 24 of Sep,'03
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