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Driving With Hand Controls in Michigan
Driver Rehabilitation

What is driver rehabilitation?

Learning to drive with a disability.

Driver rehabilitation is a specialized field of occupational therapy that involves helping individuals who have experienced illness or injury that has affected their ability to drive. The goal of driver rehabilitation is to help these individuals regain the skills and confidence necessary to safely operate a vehicle.

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Driver rehabilitation specialist in vehicle with client driving with hand controlsDriver rehabilitation specialists work with individuals who have a wide range of conditions that affect driving ability, including physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, visual deficits, and age-related changes. They may assess the individual’s driving skills, recommend adaptive equipment or modifications to the vehicle, provide driver training and education, and offer strategies for safe driving.

Driver rehabilitation services may be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private clinics. Some driver rehabilitation programs also offer behind-the-wheel training to help individuals improve their driving skills in a safe and controlled environment. The ultimate goal of driver rehabilitation is to help individuals with disabilities maintain independence by safely operating a motor vehicle.

To learn more about driver rehabilitation or driving with hand controls in Michigan, view our frequently asked questions about driver rehabilitation or speak with a driver rehabilitation provider near you.

Driving & Disabilities

Learning to Drive with a Disability

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Michigan Driver Rehabilitation Provider Directory

Are you ready to begin your driver rehabilitation journey? Take the first step by locating a driver rehabilitation provider near you. This directory lists providers in Michigan offering both pre-driving screenings and on-the-road training. Or you may consider consulting with a driver rehabilitation provider that offers pre-driving screenings only to help determine if on-the-road training is necessary for your situation.

 

Drive Well Michigan

7 Heritage Oak Lane
Suite 1
Battle Creek, MI 49015

Phone: 269-544-3764

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Diane K. Andert, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI


Northern Lights Rehabilitation

811 South Garfield Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone: 231-942-4686

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Allison N. Schatjer, MOTRL, CDRS


Central Driving School — Special Driving Services, Inc.

3945 Okemos Road
Suite A-5
Okemos, MI 48864

Phone: 517-349-7990
Fax: 517-489-4781

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Kelby Lloyd, CDI, CDRS
Robert E. Reid, Ed.S., CDRS, CDI



Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center

3181 Sandhill Road
Mason, MI 48854

Phone: 517-336-6060

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Heather Heppe, MS, OTRL, CDRS, CDI, CBIS


Drive Well Michigan

5985 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Phone: 269-544-3764

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Diane K. Andert, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI


Automobility Driver Rehabilitation

2020 Raybrook Avenue SE
Suite 204B
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone: 616-888-1788
Fax: 616-741-2310

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Clayton Jewell, OTR/L, CDRS


Beaumont Hospital, Neuro-Rehab

4949 Coolidge
Royal Oak, MI 48073

Phone: 248-665-5800

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
None



Drive-Able, LLC

25900 Greenfield Road
Suite 505
Oak Park, MI 48237

Phone: 248-213-7244
Fax: 248-213-7245

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Cynthia Burt, OTR, CDI, CDRS



Official Driving School — Special Services Division

1026 East 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone: 248-548-8000

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
None


VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

2215 Fuller Road
Annn Arbor, MI 48105

Phone: 734-769-7100

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Tinette Chambers, OTR, CDRS


A&A Driving School — Drivers Rehabilitation Center of Michigan



Wheel To Drive Driving School

430 Mack Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201

Phone: 313-719-4335
Fax: 313-832-4781

Services Provided
Pre-driving screening
On-the-road training

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
None


Note: This information is provided by The Creative Mobility Group for assistance and reference purposes only—no endorsement is intended. The quality of service provided by others can only be assured by the supplying organization. Consumers should verify information and obtain complete references before beginning training. Verify Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) status with ADED.