Details of our latest training courses for professionals.
For External Candidates:
A practical two day course for ADIs and Examiners on disability awareness and driving.
Disability Awareness for Driving Instructors and Examiners – 26th and 27th September 2024 at HertsAbility (Harlow)
Please use this link to book your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/846020378727?aff=oddtdtcreator
Details of the above course are as follows:
Aims:
- 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
Objectives:
- 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
Benefits of the course:
• 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
A two day course starting at 9.30am both days and finishing at approximately 4.30pm each day.
Cost: £125 per delegate which includes course materials and refreshments.
Please note lunch is not included, but both locations have either a nearby cafe or supermarket if you need to purchase lunch.
For DM Centre Staff:
Introduction to Vehicle Adaptations Training
14th May 2024 at RDAC Manchester
Please register for this course using this form: https://forms.office.com/e/xtB2k8H7xQ
15th May 2024 RDAC Manchester
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17th September 2024 at QEF
Please register for the course using this form: https://forms.office.com/e/93cvNFUA1H
- This course develops an awareness of a variety of adapted driving controls
- offering an understanding of the application of adaptive driving controls to overcome physical dysfunction
- discusses the advantages/disadvantages of using one method of control over another
- sets out and discusses the legal, technical and safety implications of driving an adapted vehicle
Please email Sue Annear for more details: sue@drivingmobility.org.uk
Seating and Posture for Drivers and Passengers
- This course covers the principles of correct seating and Posture.
- Gives an understanding of factors that negatively affect good posture and
- the impact of compromised seating
- Explores equipment available to support optimum posture, increase stability and comfort, reducing fatigue and adverse physical effects.
- Explores and advises on transfer techniques
9th October 2024 at RDAC, Solihull
Please register for the course using this form: https://forms.office.com/e/2dKMg2dRpB
Help and Support
For further information on nationwide support for healthcare professionals, please contact Driving Mobility