Return to Driving Screening
Covenant's occupational therapy team provides a basic evaluation of driving abilities through specialized clinical testing and assistance. Any disabled person is a candidate for our driving rehabilitation program; however, a physician's prescription is required. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be seizure-free for a six-month period of time. This is an initial step to determining further driver's training or treatment.
Our driving program evaluates persons with disabilities such as:
- Stroke
- Head injury and spinal cord injury
- Amputation
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Cerebral palsy
- Neurological problems
- Alzheimer's disease
- Arthritis
Once a client is referred to the program, they are evaluated by an occupational therapist for basic abilities of safe driving. The assessment process evaluates the following areas:
- Basic motor function or upper and lower extremities
- Range of motion
- Strength
- Transfer abilities
- Attention
- Reaction time
- Visual scanning, perception and acuity
- Night vision/glare vision
- Peripheral vision
- Color discrimination
- Road sign recognition
- Memory
- Problem-solving skills
Following the assessment, the therapist provides the individual's referring physician a comprehensive recommendation based on the assessment of the participant's driving-related skills. The therapist does not have the ability to grant or remove an individual's driving license.
Return to Driving Fees
Please call 989.583.2752 for current fee information.
Contact Us
For more information, call 989.583.2752.
Locations
State of Michigan - Michigan Driver's License and State ID
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