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Understanding Intellectual Disability and Driving: What You Need to Know

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Understanding Intellectual Disability and Driving: What You Need to Know

Occupational Therapy (OT) driving assessments commonly play a vital role in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to learn to drive. This blog explores what these assessments involve, why they matter, and how they empower individuals to drive confidently and responsibly. https://youtu.be/HcPXTvAahTg?si=py-_rJs95BGAZGLt Understanding Intellectual Disabilities and Their Impact on Driving An intellectual disability is a condition [...]

2025-11-23T18:06:32+10:00By Matthew|blog, Intellectual Disability and Driving|Comments Off

NDIS Driving Lessons: Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities

Key Takeaways NDIS driving lessons help people with intellectual disabilities learn to drive safely and gain independence. NDIS funding makes driving lessons affordable by covering the costs for eligible participants. Driving can improve confidence, reduce isolation, and help people join work, school, and social activities. Lessons are personalised with support from trained instructors [...]

2025-11-23T16:51:52+10:00By Matthew|blog, Intellectual Disability and Driving|Comments Off

Driving and Intellectual Disability

People with an intellectual disability can learn how to drive and obtain their licence, however often have additional challenges that may impact on their driving capacity. This article will outline possible difficulties people with intellectual disabilities may face in relation to driving, as well as the process involved for an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment. [...]

2025-11-23T17:03:46+10:00By Matthew|blog, Intellectual Disability and Driving|Comments Off