About Us Find A Dealer New and Used Vans Suppliers Driver Evaluation Resources Contact ADA Tuesday, April 15, 2008 New Technology Award Winners Three finalists were selected for the 2008 Adaptive Driving Alliance New Technology Award, presented by the National Mobility Dealers Association (NME... Tuesday, April 15, 2008 $5,000 NEW TECHNOLOGY AWARD The Adaptive Driving Alliance (ADA,) in conjunction with the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is proud to announce the renewal ... "Your Friendly service led me through all the steps in purchasing my new van without leaving any hidden fees."   "Thank you for your excellent service. I have already recommended you to friends of mine who also share similar disabilities as I do."   "Getting around is so much easier and I owe it all to you!"   When Should A Driver Be Evaluated? ADA members take the steps needed to make sure that you get back out on the road safely with your van conversion, wheelchair lift, scooter lift, tie downs, hand controls or other adaptive equipment. ADA members normally require that a person receive driver evaluation and training whenever steering, accelerator or braking modifications are to be installed in a person's vehicle. This evaluation should be done by a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) so that a sound judgment can be made about the person's ability to drive and what hand controls, scooter lifts, tie downs, wheelchair lifts or van conversion he/she needs to do so. In addition, the driver can later change, affecting the skills necessary for independent driving. Warning Signs: Inappropriate driving speeds (too fast or too slow) Needs help or instructions from passengers Doesn't observe signs or signals Slow or poor decisions (poor judge of distances, too close to other cars) Easily frustrated or confused Pattern of getting lost, even in familiar areas Accidents or near misses Drifting across lane markings, into other lanes If you, or those who drive with you, notice any of the above warning signs, you may need a new driver evaluation. A driver rehabilitation specialist can provide a comprehensive evaluation to determine your ability to drive. This assessment should include: Screening Medical history Driving history Driver license status, etc. Vision Perception Functional Ability Reaction Time Wheelchair Seating as it pertains to the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle Behind-the-wheel evaluation in actual conditions using equipment similar to that recommended Driver Training may be indicated with or without adaptive equipment. It is provided following successful completion of a driver evaluation. The training program must provide a vehicle that is matched to the driver's individual needs. The driver training plan must assist the client to develop behind the wheel competency in a full range of roadway environments and provide assistance to obtain or maintain a properly restricted driver's license. Licensure may or may not be required before vehicle modification recommendations are provided. Some individuals may need additional training in their own vehicle after modifications are completed. For more information you can visit the ADED site at http://www.aded.net or visit your Local ADA Dealer About Us | Find A Dealer | Manufacturers | Driver Evaluation | Resources | Contact ADA © 2004 Adaptive Driving Alliance, LLC. All Rights Reserved. This information is the proprietary product of ADA, a group of dealers that sell and service van conversions, lowered floor mini vans, hand controls, wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, tie downs, conversion van rentals, paratransit and other adaptive equipment. This information may not be reproduced, copied, disseminated, or otherwise used, except in connection with the ADA member's individual reference, without prior written permission of ADA. ADA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION AND WITH RESPECT TO ANY ERRORS THAT MAY INADVERTENTLY BE CONTAINED IN THIS INFORMATION. Use of the Website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.