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The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center offers the region's only on-the-road
driving
evaluation and training program. “Driving Visions” is
designed to give physicians the information they need to make decisions
concerning their patient's driving status. Training is also
provided
to help
individuals acquire or regain the skills necessary to
drive independently after a disabling injury or illness, including
brain or
spinal cord
injury, arthritis, amputation, stroke, multiple sclerosis,
cerebral palsy, or visual impairments.
The driving program first assesses pre-driving skills such
as strength, vision, perception, reaction time, range of
motion, and endurance. Then, the person is evaluated behind the wheel
of The
Rehabilitation
Institute's specially outfitted vehicle. Performance on the
road is the most accurate indicator of true ability and safety.
All evaluation
and instruction is done by an occupational therapist licensed
as a Georgia driving instructor.
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