Adaptive Driving Evaluation Program

Driving a vehicle is important to any person's independence. The Lancaster General Health Driving Evaluation program helps determine if an individual with a disability can safely operate a vehicle with or without special driving aids. Our services are appropriate for individuals with conditions such as: stroke, head injury, amputation, bone or joint disease, Cerebral Palsy, and Spina Bifida.  It is also used with elderly patients who have demonstrated functional activity decrease and, therefore, family and/or physicians are concerned in reference to patient's ability to continue driving. 

Evaluation:
A complete evaluation is needed to determine if the person can drive safely. The evaluation takes place in two (2) parts.  The first part is an "occupational therapy evaluation" OTE Form (to be completed by physician) and the second part is a "behind-the-wheel evaluation". 

Occupational Therapy Evaluation
This includes evaluation of:

Occupational Therapy Evaluations can be completed at Lancaster General Willow Lakes  Outpatient Center, Lancaster General Health Kissel Hill Outpatient Center, and at the Lancaster General Health Suburban Outpatient Pavilion Campus.

 
Part B:  Behind-the-Wheel Evaluation

This portion of the evaluation can be completed if patient has a current driver's license or active permit.  Otherwise, evaluation by the State (if appropriate, pending occupational therapy evaluation results and doctor's recommendations) is needed.

Behind-the-Wheel evaluations address a person's ability to:

Behind-the-Wheel evaluations will also help determine the need for special equipment and/or follow up training sessions.

Behind-the-Wheel evaluations can be completed by Isabel Mumma from A-I Mumma's Driver Training School.

Referral Procedure

To schedule an appointment, please call any one of the therapy sites listed below:
Lancaster General Health Willow Lakes Outpatient Center  (717) 464-9173
Lancaster General Health Suburban Pavilion (717) 544-3103
Lancaster General Kissel Hill Outpatient Center (717) 544-4730


Driver Training:
Driver training can be provided by A-I Mumma's Driver Training School. (717) 295-5793

Evaluation and instruction regarding vehicle operation is based upon the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual.

Admission Criteria:
Individuals interested in the program must have:

* Physician's prescription for an Occupational Therapy Advanced Life Skills Evaluation
* Physician's prescription for a behind-the-wheel evaluation
* Valid driver's license or a learner's permit for in-vehical evaluation

Fees
Cost is based on the number and types of services provided.