10/17/2025
Nobody likes seeing a windshield like this, right?
OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialists work with clients in all kinds of weather.
Even if a client plans to “only drive when it’s nice out”, we know that the weather is unpredictable. They need to be able to safely drive in wind, rain, snow, fog, and all sorts of weather.
Now, if you were a specialist in the car with a client, what would cross your mind here?
>> Does the client realize visibility is limited by the rain on the windshield?
>> Do they remember where the wipers are?
>> Can they reach the wiper switch easily, without veering?
We test much of this before hitting the road, but as the activity demands increase, their responses are often different.
This is why it’s SO IMPORTANT for a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist to do a comprehensive assessment that includes time behind the wheel.
I’ll tell you one thing, working in this specialty practice area never gets boring!
OTs who address driving are !!