Abstract
Driving is a cornerstone to an individual's independence and allows for participation in many occupations. There is a need for off-road driving screenings in Rhode Island that is not currently being met. This project aimed to address this community gap by providing off-road driving screenings. Five individuals were included in the project with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To conduct the off-road driving screenings, the Occupational Therapy Driver Off-Road Assessment Battery (OT-DORA) and a driving simulator were used. Individuals participated in two to three approximately one-hour long sessions at Johnson & Wales College of Health & Wellness building. At the conclusion of the screening's recommendations were made for each individual to either continue to on-the-road driving services, begin rules of the road classes, or to explore community mobility options. A satisfaction survey was then sent out to the participants at the end of the program.
Graduation Date
2024
Document Type
Poster
Recommended Citation
Davis, Jake BS, OT/S and Fairman, Andrea Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, ATP, DRP, "Driving Simulation Off-Road Screening For Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" (2024). Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones. 29.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/otd_capstone/29
