Professional Driving Assessments by Occupational Therapists: Your Complete Guide

Driving represents independence and freedom, but for individuals with medical conditions or disabilities, it can pose unique challenges.   Professional driving assessments by occupational therapists provide a compassionate and tailored solution to ensure safety and confidence on the road. These evaluations go beyond meeting legal standards—they empower individuals by addressing their specific needs and enhancing [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:14:35+10:00December 11th, 2024|blog|Comments Off on Professional Driving Assessments by Occupational Therapists: Your Complete Guide
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Letting You Take the Wheel: How OT Driver Assessments Encourages Autonomy & Independence

Driving is about more than merely getting from one place to another. It's a symbol of independence, freedom, being able to travel on one’s own terms.    But for many individuals, certain physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges can make driving unsafe or overwhelming. In NSW, there are strict legalities and minimum standards that all drivers [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:15:31+10:00December 11th, 2024|blog|Comments Off on Letting You Take the Wheel: How OT Driver Assessments Encourages Autonomy & Independence
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The Occupational Therapy Driving Skills Test: Driving Towards Your Goals

Driving is more than just a skill—it's a pathway to greater independence and opportunity. For many, hopping behind the wheel is a rite of passage into adulthood, while for others, it represents a necessary lifeline to the world outside.    But what happens when traditional driving lessons and strategies don't account for the diverse needs [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:15:59+10:00December 11th, 2024|blog|Comments Off on The Occupational Therapy Driving Skills Test: Driving Towards Your Goals
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Enabling Independence Through NDIS Driving Lessons

Driving is more than just a means of travel. For individuals with intellectual disabilities, it represents a path to independence and a life filled with greater opportunities. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has now made driving lessons accessible, offering personalised support and significant benefits for the intellectual disability community. In the following article, we’ll [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:16:47+10:00July 8th, 2024|blog|Comments Off on Enabling Independence Through NDIS Driving Lessons
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OT Driving Assessment and DVA: A Comprehensive Guide

Exploring the roads and being able to travel is a fundamental aspect of our daily lives. However, for certain groups like senior drivers, individuals with medical conditions, and war veterans associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the act of driving can be complicated by physical and cognitive challenges. This definitive guide looks [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:17:54+10:00July 8th, 2024|blog|Comments Off on OT Driving Assessment and DVA: A Comprehensive Guide
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Technological Advancements in Driving Assessments: A Future-Driven Approach

Physical disabilities and driving Navigating through life as an adult, for many, often begins with a simple yet defining act: learning to drive. It's a rite of passage that ushers in an era of independence and self-sustenance. However, for individuals faced with physical disabilities and serious medical conditions, this milestone isn't always a simple [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:18:47+10:00March 22nd, 2024|blog|Comments Off on Technological Advancements in Driving Assessments: A Future-Driven Approach
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Exploring OT Driving Assessments and My Aged Care: A Guide for Older Drivers

For many older Australians, the freedom of the open road is part and parcel of daily life. However, as the years advance, the act of driving, once taken for granted, can become a source of uncertainty and concern. In NSW, Occupational Therapist (OT) driving assessments and My Aged Care services are crucial junctions older [...]

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How to Fast-Track Your Return to Driving with OT Driving Assessments funded by Lifetime Care

Following a road accident, you may require supports to safely return to driving. This can be a lengthy and complex process depending on your injury (or injuries). But what if there was a quicker, more personalised, and supportive way to get you back on the road? If this sounds like something that interests you, [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:23:19+10:00March 22nd, 2024|blog|Comments Off on How to Fast-Track Your Return to Driving with OT Driving Assessments funded by Lifetime Care
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Modified Driving Solutions Brings Icare OT Driving Assessments to Your Doorstep

Welcome to Modified Driving Solutions – Your leading Provider of Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments in Sydney and Surrounding Areas At Modified Driving Solutions, we are aware of the barriers people may face when trying to drive again following an injury at their workplace. Recovering from major injury is a gradual and demanding process for [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:22:56+10:00March 21st, 2024|blog|Comments Off on Modified Driving Solutions Brings Icare OT Driving Assessments to Your Doorstep
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Driving with Autism: Unlocking the Road to Independence

Are you or a loved one with autism interested in learning to drive? As a driver trained occupational therapist (OT), I understand the importance of navigating the world on your own terms. Let’s address the question that is on many minds: Can individuals with autism drive? The short answer is: Yes! Many people with [...]

By |2025-02-09T12:23:51+10:00March 21st, 2024|blog|Comments Off on Driving with Autism: Unlocking the Road to Independence
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