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Vehicle Retrofit and Mobility Access Funding Programs

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<strong>Vehicle</strong> <strong>Retrofit</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mobility</strong> <strong>Access</strong> <strong>Funding</strong> <strong>Programs</strong> P a g e | 3<br />

OTHER RESOURCES<br />

STAN CASSIDY CENTRE FOR REHABILITATION<br />

Adaptive Driving Service<br />

Attn.: Adaptive Driving Telephone: (506) 447-4214<br />

Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation Fax: (506) 447-4160<br />

800 Priestman Street Email: SCCR.adaptivedriving@HorizonNB.ca<br />

Fredericton, NB E3B 0C7<br />

The Adaptive Driving Service enables persons with disabilities to have safe <strong>and</strong><br />

accessible transportation in their community. Services are directed towards<br />

individuals who, as passengers or drivers, may benefit from specially adapted<br />

vehicles <strong>and</strong>/or driver training.<br />

Services include:<br />

Driver Assessment<br />

Driver Training<br />

Consultation Services<br />

The Adaptive Driving Service is not covered by Medicare. The fee is $150.00 to<br />

the client.<br />

How to be referred<br />

Document required for driver assessment:<br />

Physician referral (can be initiated by the therapist or client but a physician<br />

is required to sign a referral).<br />

Documents requested for driver assessment (as appropriate) may include<br />

summaries of relevant:<br />

occupational therapy findings<br />

physiotherapy findings<br />

psychology reports<br />

speech language pathology reports<br />

Results of visual tests (e.g., optometry, ophthalmology<br />

A listing of suppliers offering modification services <strong>and</strong> equipment is available<br />

through the Department of Transportation <strong>and</strong> Infrastructure <strong>and</strong> through the<br />

Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre.<br />

Premier’s Council on the Status of Disabled Persons<br />

2013 Edition

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