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About this Event
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
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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.
Lunch is not included, you are welcome to bring your own lunch with you or there is a large supermarket very close where lunch can be purchased.
For further information about the event content, please contact:
James Hinkins
Tel: 01707 384 263
Email: [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
HertsAbility, The Road Safety Centre, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, United Kingdom
GBP 125.00