Disability Awareness for Driving Instructors and Examiners - South East

• To be aware of how health affects driving and how driving affects health

• To discuss the principles required when working with people who have a disability

• To give a general overview of how the body works

• To develop a greater understanding of how the body compensates when affected by health

• To explore aids, adaptations, equipment and techniques relating to driving and mobility

• To enhance analytical skills and problem solving

• To provide networking between ADIs, Mobility Centres and Driving Mobility

• To learn about how the body functions physically and mentally

• To be aware of symptoms of medical conditions which may affect driving ability

• To undertake practical tasks to appreciate differences in ability

• To participate in discussions, role playing and interactive tasks around health and driving

• To discuss appropriate language, legalities and ethics

• To drive an adapted car with different methods of control (subject to availability)

• To bring interested parties together to help with ongoing professional development and support those with disabilities access the community

• Training opportunities provided in local area

• Networking for local ADIs

• Building a rapport between individual ADIs and their local Mobility Centre

• With agreement, will be placed on a list of ADIs offering specialist tuition

• Increased confidence and knowledge when dealing with individual clients needs

• Specialist skills for driving

• Certificate of attendance

Host or Publisher Driving Mobility