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30th Annual Conferen ce .. Coverage ,. . ' NEWS BRAKE THE NEWSLETTER OF ADED www.aded.net711S.ViennaSt..Ruston.LA 71270 VOL. 30 NO.4· FALL 2006 EDITION Presidential Message-Fall 2006 the ADED organization beyond this year. members who attended these meetings for Looking back at the 2006 ADED Con- taking an active role in the organization and gone by. This has been 2 exciting and k:::::: t =: at :::::= askin =e tough questions. ference, I have received feedba, .. c,=: h:: th :: e ====·= g=th Be assured that challenging year and I . thai: there j- still Kentucky conference was well the ADED board is working much to do. Foll(}';\ ing e in'ense e of attended and was a great suc- diligently to address fiscal and the 2006 Conferenre in and the cess. Conference participants organizational structure issues time demands ofdlli pest !]] y l-t year old had the opportunity to attend and is dedicated to open com- daughter qu 'oDed ": wb,' I chose to a wide variety of educational munication with the general volunteer for the . \DED bo2nt. seminars, interact directly with membership. Fred Rogers (a..k..a . Rogers) onc e vendors and try out equipment The CDRS Certification Ex- said: "At the cemcr of L :<:.c. o",crse ;- a I ming in the exhibit hall, and many amination was held on the last heart that contin 0 be2:: W' E-II Ihe registered for pre-conference day of conference and I am best for every n - :bo ba\'e workshops. ADED also offered the "Funda- pleased to announce that 34 candidates sat for till s parti cuJar \is: on --= all mentals of Driver Rehabilitation" Course (one the examination this year. odds. Life is for ,- ofthe4ADED courses) prior to the conference As ADED President, I have been working start date. closely with the Certification Committee, There were also important concerns raised the former chairperson (Jim Kennedy), the in the general membership and certification new chairperson (Jerry Bouman), the ADED meetings. I want to personally thank thoSe Executive Directors, and Applied Measure- ...-- --------- ------- - ---., ........ ------., ........ ---, ment Professionals (AMP) to ensure that As I enter the dent, I am struc . b. ' heM' . . .. ibe year has Inside This Issue . .. The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) Editor's :-':ote .. ....................... .. ........... .. .. .... .. . 3 Chapter :-':e\\ ............................................... 8 Manufacturer's C mer .. .............................. 11 Award Presentation .................................... 12 ADED 2006 Conf erence Presenters....... 18-21 The BUZZ ....................................... .. .... 24- 25 WINNING THE RAt ie . PDATE Diarrna Roben n resigned as ADED president effective September 7,2006. As per By-Laws, Staci Frazier, pr _·dent e eet, i assuming the duties of the presidency for the remainder of Dianna' enn. ta 1 \\ill then continue as ADED president through her elected term for th . ear of _00 , The president elect position is currently vacant and will be filled general membership election process. The neW president elect will as ume offi e January _007. ta j' first presidential report in the Winter editi()n. She will be a ddre ing th and from the membership. Please contact her either by phone at 603-:03 - 19 or e-mail npfraz@adelphia.netifyou have a topic that you would like addressed. Please feel secure in the fact that ADED board is moving positively forward and the organization is strong and committed to meeting the needs of the membe hip.- ADED continues to produce a high quality examination. Thank you again to the Conference Com- mittee, Executive Directors, and volunteers for their hard work and dedication, which resulted in a great conference. Of course, the educational and networlGng opportunities that conference provides would not be possible but for the support of our ex- hibitors and sponsors. Thank you for continu- ing to support our organization. Sincerely, Dianna Robertson 2006 ADED President

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NEWS BRAKE THE NEWSLETTER OF ADED wwwadednet711SViennaStRustonLA 71270

VOL 30 NO4middot FALL 2006 EDITION

Presidential Message-Fall 2006 the ADED organization beyond this year members who attended these meetings for

Looking back at the 2006 ADED Con- taking an active role in the organization and gone by This has been 2 ~ exciting and kt=at= askin =e tough questions ference I have received feedba c= h the====middot=g=th Be assured that challenging year and I thai there j- still Kentucky conference was well the ADED board is working much to do Foll(ing e inense e of attended and was a great suc- diligently to address fiscal and the 2006 Conferenre in ~ c~ and the cess Conference participants organizational structure issues time demands ofdlli pest ~ ]]y l-t year old had the opportunity to attend and is dedicated to open comshydaughter qu oDed wb I chose to a wide variety of educational munication with the general volunteer for the DED bo2nt seminars interact directly with membership

Fred Rogers (aka lis~ Rogers) once vendors and try out equipment The CDRS Certification Ex-said At the cemcr of L ltcocrse - a Iming in the exhibit hall and many amination was held on the last heart that contin 0 be2 WE-II Ihe registered for pre-conference day of conference and I am best for every ~ n - bo bae workshops ADED also offered the Funda- pleased to announce that 34 candidates sat for tills parti cuJar is on --= all mentals ofDriver Rehabilitation Course (one the examination this year odds Life is for sef~ - ofthe4ADED courses) prior to the conference As ADED President I have been working

start date closely with the Certification Committee There were also important concerns raised the former chairperson (Jim Kennedy) the

in the general membership and certification new chairperson (Jerry Bouman) the ADED meetings I want to personally thank thoSe Executive Directors and Applied Measureshy

------------------- ------------ ment Professionals (AMP) to ensure that

As I enter the dent I am struc b heM ibe year has

Inside This Issue The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) Editor s -ote 3

Chapter -e 8

Manufacturer s C mer 11

Award Presentation 12 bull

ADED 2006 Conference Presenters 18-21

The BUZZ 24-25

WINNING THE RAtie ~~

PDATE Diarrna Roben n resigned as ADED president effective September 72006 As per

By-Laws Staci Frazier pr _middotdent e eet i assuming the duties ofthe presidency for the remainder of Dianna enn ta 1 ill then continue as ADED president through her elected term for th ear of_00 The president elect position is currently vacant and will be filled throu~ general membership election process The neW president elect w ill as ume offi e January _007

ta j first presidential report in the Winter editi()n She will be addre ing th and from the membership Please contact hereither by phone at 603-03-19 or e-mail npfrazadelphianetifyou have a topic that you would like addressed Please feel secure in the fact that ADED board is moving positively forward and the organization is strong and committed to meeting the needs of the membe hipshy

ADED continues to produce a high quality examination

Thank you again to the Conference Comshymittee Executive Directors and volunteers for their hard work and dedication which resulted in a great conference

Of course the educational and networlGng opportunities that conference provides would not be possible but for the support of our exshyhibitors and sponsors Thank you for continushying to support our organization

Sincerely Dianna Robertson

2006 ADED President

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Finally thank you Stac for

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I look forward to from everyone so keep in touch you have comments suggestions or articles for mission please forward to me laneak upmcedu or you can reach mc at (412) 586-6915

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THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPshylENT COMMITTEE is committee per the AD ED committees responsibilities are not limited to

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CORRECTIONS Daniel Cox Hoxie and Sue

Henderson were instructors trained for Train the Trainer course on Traffic

which was offered in Fpl~rl1nf Their names were VHVUVY~

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Sue John Bussani and Mary Frances Gross

Contact Information

ADED 711 S Vienna Ruston LA 270

Phone (318) 257-5055 Toll Free Number (800) 290-2344

Fax Number (318) 255-4175 E-mail mikeshippdriver-edorg

Website wwwadednet

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NH 03036

Stevens OTRl CDRS - Coor-Staci L CDRS PRESIDENT

dinator 92 Hanson 240 Hillboro Ave

PAST PRESIDENT Lori CDRS The Milton Medical Center Box 850 Me H125

KY 40511

PA 17033

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Net Ordinary Income 7185817

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WHAT AJi OPPORTL~TIY WED has allm ed me

I have watched many of my ADED Family mature in your profes ion become CDRSs speak at ADED I have come to know you and your families and

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A DED Needs

through pictures watch your kids grow up What will the next 30

years ofADED bring The current ADED

Members will make those choices

There are 3 types of AD ED Members bull Members that make things happen bull Members who watch things happen bull And Members who say What just

happened ADED NEEDS YOu Many of you have started and serve in

very successful driver rehab programs You are pioneers You have the skills to Make things happen

ADED is unique This Association is

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comprised of Members that really make a difference in the lives of the people you service I want to challenge you ADED needs your involvement Be a part of ADEDs leadership its quite a ride

I must quote Elizabeth Blackwell one more time It is not easy to be a pioneer but oh it is fascinating I would not trade one moment even the worst moment for all the riches in the world

I hope everyone that attended AD ED 2006 had a great conference

ADED hopes to see you in Dallas for the Annual 2007 Conference

Kathie Jane Conference Team Leader

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2 Improving skills for the evaluation and treatment of visual disorders

3 H-_HU requirements and driver

programs in

4 Working with the MVA to provide education to additional driver rehab UvtU as there is a ofsuch personnel in our area

ADEDCalifornia

Chapter The Southeastern ADED is

planning its first Annual Conference It will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in on October 2711gt and 28th 2006 Some of the topics that will be presented include

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Lori Belliler

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as a non-member volunteer to ADED at the 2006 conference We were excited to honor Debbie this year in Lexington her as her first face to face exposure to ADED was during the Lexington Conference in 1988 Debbie seemed to catch the fever and has been an avid volunteer for our organization since

In 1989 Debbie received all the for charter

and made sure they were before them over to the committee for review wcre not COlnpJere it was who took care of the follow up saving the committee many hours of work

IN 1990 her excellent work in charter certification led her to a repeat when she was asked to intake forms for professional WgtrAn-t

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She is frequently the voice on the Kentucky Despite this not

or her she has it her to know

information to share with callers so as not to our responses On the rare occasion she cannot answer the she assures the call is returned by the correct individual

IF YOU HAVE met Debbie you know that she is warm

and has a sense of humor You also know she loves dogs has a cool car and is known for things on track

met her I feel as I have time because ofher warm

She is known to her as Debbie GET HER Dunn and we are proud and gratified that she has chosenADED as an organization to volunteer for

Since

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2006 Lexington KY

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2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

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Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

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gtianna Robertson President

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lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

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Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

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noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

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SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

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HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

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-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

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FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

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TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

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Phone (318) 257-5055 Toll Free Number (800) 290-2344

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WHAT AJi OPPORTL~TIY WED has allm ed me

I have watched many of my ADED Family mature in your profes ion become CDRSs speak at ADED I have come to know you and your families and

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A DED Needs

through pictures watch your kids grow up What will the next 30

years ofADED bring The current ADED

Members will make those choices

There are 3 types of AD ED Members bull Members that make things happen bull Members who watch things happen bull And Members who say What just

happened ADED NEEDS YOu Many of you have started and serve in

very successful driver rehab programs You are pioneers You have the skills to Make things happen

ADED is unique This Association is

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comprised of Members that really make a difference in the lives of the people you service I want to challenge you ADED needs your involvement Be a part of ADEDs leadership its quite a ride

I must quote Elizabeth Blackwell one more time It is not easy to be a pioneer but oh it is fascinating I would not trade one moment even the worst moment for all the riches in the world

I hope everyone that attended AD ED 2006 had a great conference

ADED hopes to see you in Dallas for the Annual 2007 Conference

Kathie Jane Conference Team Leader

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2 Improving skills for the evaluation and treatment of visual disorders

3 H-_HU requirements and driver

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4 Working with the MVA to provide education to additional driver rehab UvtU as there is a ofsuch personnel in our area

ADEDCalifornia

Chapter The Southeastern ADED is

planning its first Annual Conference It will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in on October 2711gt and 28th 2006 Some of the topics that will be presented include

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Lori Belliler

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as a non-member volunteer to ADED at the 2006 conference We were excited to honor Debbie this year in Lexington her as her first face to face exposure to ADED was during the Lexington Conference in 1988 Debbie seemed to catch the fever and has been an avid volunteer for our organization since

In 1989 Debbie received all the for charter

and made sure they were before them over to the committee for review wcre not COlnpJere it was who took care of the follow up saving the committee many hours of work

IN 1990 her excellent work in charter certification led her to a repeat when she was asked to intake forms for professional WgtrAn-t

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IF YOU HAVE met Debbie you know that she is warm

and has a sense of humor You also know she loves dogs has a cool car and is known for things on track

met her I feel as I have time because ofher warm

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2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

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Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

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Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

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gtianna Robertson President

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lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

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SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

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This would have money in the last 10

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HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

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SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

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provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

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FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

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TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

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WHAT AJi OPPORTL~TIY WED has allm ed me

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through pictures watch your kids grow up What will the next 30

years ofADED bring The current ADED

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There are 3 types of AD ED Members bull Members that make things happen bull Members who watch things happen bull And Members who say What just

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comprised of Members that really make a difference in the lives of the people you service I want to challenge you ADED needs your involvement Be a part of ADEDs leadership its quite a ride

I must quote Elizabeth Blackwell one more time It is not easy to be a pioneer but oh it is fascinating I would not trade one moment even the worst moment for all the riches in the world

I hope everyone that attended AD ED 2006 had a great conference

ADED hopes to see you in Dallas for the Annual 2007 Conference

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as a non-member volunteer to ADED at the 2006 conference We were excited to honor Debbie this year in Lexington her as her first face to face exposure to ADED was during the Lexington Conference in 1988 Debbie seemed to catch the fever and has been an avid volunteer for our organization since

In 1989 Debbie received all the for charter

and made sure they were before them over to the committee for review wcre not COlnpJere it was who took care of the follow up saving the committee many hours of work

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2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

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Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

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Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

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2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

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gtianna Robertson President

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lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

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HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

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SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

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provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

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MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

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In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

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FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

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TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

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tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

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PAST PRESIDENT Lori CDRS The Milton Medical Center Box 850 Me H125

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WHAT AJi OPPORTL~TIY WED has allm ed me

I have watched many of my ADED Family mature in your profes ion become CDRSs speak at ADED I have come to know you and your families and

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A DED Needs

through pictures watch your kids grow up What will the next 30

years ofADED bring The current ADED

Members will make those choices

There are 3 types of AD ED Members bull Members that make things happen bull Members who watch things happen bull And Members who say What just

happened ADED NEEDS YOu Many of you have started and serve in

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comprised of Members that really make a difference in the lives of the people you service I want to challenge you ADED needs your involvement Be a part of ADEDs leadership its quite a ride

I must quote Elizabeth Blackwell one more time It is not easy to be a pioneer but oh it is fascinating I would not trade one moment even the worst moment for all the riches in the world

I hope everyone that attended AD ED 2006 had a great conference

ADED hopes to see you in Dallas for the Annual 2007 Conference

Kathie Jane Conference Team Leader

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2 Improving skills for the evaluation and treatment of visual disorders

3 H-_HU requirements and driver

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4 Working with the MVA to provide education to additional driver rehab UvtU as there is a ofsuch personnel in our area

ADEDCalifornia

Chapter The Southeastern ADED is

planning its first Annual Conference It will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in on October 2711gt and 28th 2006 Some of the topics that will be presented include

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Lori Belliler

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as a non-member volunteer to ADED at the 2006 conference We were excited to honor Debbie this year in Lexington her as her first face to face exposure to ADED was during the Lexington Conference in 1988 Debbie seemed to catch the fever and has been an avid volunteer for our organization since

In 1989 Debbie received all the for charter

and made sure they were before them over to the committee for review wcre not COlnpJere it was who took care of the follow up saving the committee many hours of work

IN 1990 her excellent work in charter certification led her to a repeat when she was asked to intake forms for professional WgtrAn-t

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2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

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Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

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Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

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I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

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gtianna Robertson President

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lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

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Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

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In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

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provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

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MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

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recent law was enacted that state

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FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

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TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

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Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

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includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

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The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

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your help out this

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ADED The Association Driver _anlll

January through September 2008

Janmiddot 06

ADED Executive Office 27500

227093 256561

1009635 336186

74986 98673

153217

106322 572218

2279239

board)

75000 238133

Site 313133

Executive Office

Reimbursement 192650

Ralarsllent Auction

Conference amp Meetings

AMPrIlrDDltle(l Measurement Profess Executive Directors

Bonuses

Totati Executive Directors

Webmastef

Tetal Consuitants

Newslette- Expenses

ProductionPrinting

Total Newsletter Expenses

567500 2527631 4839560

5600 566983 198790 234558 894570

23782 2774

875000 413266

11515959

75500 612000

150000 1200000

1350000

45000

2082500

582710

802948

ADED The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Profit amp Loss

January through September 2006

Jan -SepOS

Other Committee ExpellSfitS Awards 40835

Total Other Committee ExpenampeS 40635

Total 23402886

Net Ordinary Income 7185817

Net Income 7185817

ADED The Association

r1I

r Rehabilitation Specialists Sheet

302006As

Sep 3006

ASSETS Current Assets

11875699 3729471

15605370

Total Current ~$ 15605370

Fixed Assets Accumulated Depreciation -391300

760500

Total 389200

TOTAl AClIcrlte 15994510

LIABILITIES amp EQUITY Equity

Unrestrict (retaIned 8808753 Net Income 7185817

Total Equity

TOTAL llABILmeS amp eQUITY 15994510

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given (0 ~3 oop_e beginning e cshyfor the CDRS p =shy

bull The ADED -a- ~ Degan bull I was Preside - ~~ bull Little did I know a - rue-rence I

would have the prriJege in leading the conference -earn lanning all the conferences up to now

WHAT AJi OPPORTL~TIY WED has allm ed me

I have watched many of my ADED Family mature in your profes ion become CDRSs speak at ADED I have come to know you and your families and

Fall 2006

A DED Needs

through pictures watch your kids grow up What will the next 30

years ofADED bring The current ADED

Members will make those choices

There are 3 types of AD ED Members bull Members that make things happen bull Members who watch things happen bull And Members who say What just

happened ADED NEEDS YOu Many of you have started and serve in

very successful driver rehab programs You are pioneers You have the skills to Make things happen

ADED is unique This Association is

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comprised of Members that really make a difference in the lives of the people you service I want to challenge you ADED needs your involvement Be a part of ADEDs leadership its quite a ride

I must quote Elizabeth Blackwell one more time It is not easy to be a pioneer but oh it is fascinating I would not trade one moment even the worst moment for all the riches in the world

I hope everyone that attended AD ED 2006 had a great conference

ADED hopes to see you in Dallas for the Annual 2007 Conference

Kathie Jane Conference Team Leader

7

for

Reilatniatlon A multidisshy

and

by members from other mid Atlantic states

2 Improving skills for the evaluation and treatment of visual disorders

3 H-_HU requirements and driver

programs in

4 Working with the MVA to provide education to additional driver rehab UvtU as there is a ofsuch personnel in our area

ADEDCalifornia

Chapter The Southeastern ADED is

planning its first Annual Conference It will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in on October 2711gt and 28th 2006 Some of the topics that will be presented include

ADED

bull When to refer for Driver Rehabilitation

Lori Belliler

NN was for her outstanding

as a non-member volunteer to ADED at the 2006 conference We were excited to honor Debbie this year in Lexington her as her first face to face exposure to ADED was during the Lexington Conference in 1988 Debbie seemed to catch the fever and has been an avid volunteer for our organization since

In 1989 Debbie received all the for charter

and made sure they were before them over to the committee for review wcre not COlnpJere it was who took care of the follow up saving the committee many hours of work

IN 1990 her excellent work in charter certification led her to a repeat when she was asked to intake forms for professional WgtrAn-t

vVmiddot-Vmiddotuult~

Debbie

hours the conference committee She labels and seals tons of our

She is frequently the voice on the Kentucky Despite this not

or her she has it her to know

information to share with callers so as not to our responses On the rare occasion she cannot answer the she assures the call is returned by the correct individual

IF YOU HAVE met Debbie you know that she is warm

and has a sense of humor You also know she loves dogs has a cool car and is known for things on track

met her I feel as I have time because ofher warm

She is known to her as Debbie GET HER Dunn and we are proud and gratified that she has chosenADED as an organization to volunteer for

Since

these two

countless

ADED Ed cational Courses August 4 and 5th

2006 Lexington KY

Fundamentals of Driver Rehabilitation Ann Havard LOTR CORS ATP Sally Sullivan CORS

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12-132005 in ne Issues covered by papers in the circular include novice driver education instructional methods for young drivers student measures novice driver training effectiveness evaluation and the future education

This publication is available on via the following link httptrborgl1ewsblurb_detailaspid=660 1

2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

bull bull The Association for Driver Rehab ilitation Specialists (AD EDbull bull bullbull bull30th Annual Conference

bull

Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

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anniversary ofEnjoy the winning th race

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

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HAVE YOU EVER

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Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

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provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

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Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

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FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

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ADED The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Profit amp Loss

January through September 2006

Jan -SepOS

Other Committee ExpellSfitS Awards 40835

Total Other Committee ExpenampeS 40635

Total 23402886

Net Ordinary Income 7185817

Net Income 7185817

ADED The Association

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Sep 3006

ASSETS Current Assets

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15605370

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Fixed Assets Accumulated Depreciation -391300

760500

Total 389200

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TIm 2006 ADED Annual Awar shyBanquet was a wry special eening for me I looked our and saw so man of ill ADED Friends Bu ce bull

It was e

bull First tin ~ -i)D shybull First tin~ -DD - _ ~

ses IOns

bull First ~ DED -- space

bull First conT~= L- ~ - regisrraio shy

bull ADED addee - -Intemario

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their name ~

of the nun r

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members bull Introduc 0

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was anno -oc bull Cbarter

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given (0 ~3 oop_e beginning e cshyfor the CDRS p =shy

bull The ADED -a- ~ Degan bull I was Preside - ~~ bull Little did I know a - rue-rence I

would have the prriJege in leading the conference -earn lanning all the conferences up to now

WHAT AJi OPPORTL~TIY WED has allm ed me

I have watched many of my ADED Family mature in your profes ion become CDRSs speak at ADED I have come to know you and your families and

Fall 2006

A DED Needs

through pictures watch your kids grow up What will the next 30

years ofADED bring The current ADED

Members will make those choices

There are 3 types of AD ED Members bull Members that make things happen bull Members who watch things happen bull And Members who say What just

happened ADED NEEDS YOu Many of you have started and serve in

very successful driver rehab programs You are pioneers You have the skills to Make things happen

ADED is unique This Association is

NewsBrake

comprised of Members that really make a difference in the lives of the people you service I want to challenge you ADED needs your involvement Be a part of ADEDs leadership its quite a ride

I must quote Elizabeth Blackwell one more time It is not easy to be a pioneer but oh it is fascinating I would not trade one moment even the worst moment for all the riches in the world

I hope everyone that attended AD ED 2006 had a great conference

ADED hopes to see you in Dallas for the Annual 2007 Conference

Kathie Jane Conference Team Leader

7

for

Reilatniatlon A multidisshy

and

by members from other mid Atlantic states

2 Improving skills for the evaluation and treatment of visual disorders

3 H-_HU requirements and driver

programs in

4 Working with the MVA to provide education to additional driver rehab UvtU as there is a ofsuch personnel in our area

ADEDCalifornia

Chapter The Southeastern ADED is

planning its first Annual Conference It will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in on October 2711gt and 28th 2006 Some of the topics that will be presented include

ADED

bull When to refer for Driver Rehabilitation

Lori Belliler

NN was for her outstanding

as a non-member volunteer to ADED at the 2006 conference We were excited to honor Debbie this year in Lexington her as her first face to face exposure to ADED was during the Lexington Conference in 1988 Debbie seemed to catch the fever and has been an avid volunteer for our organization since

In 1989 Debbie received all the for charter

and made sure they were before them over to the committee for review wcre not COlnpJere it was who took care of the follow up saving the committee many hours of work

IN 1990 her excellent work in charter certification led her to a repeat when she was asked to intake forms for professional WgtrAn-t

vVmiddot-Vmiddotuult~

Debbie

hours the conference committee She labels and seals tons of our

She is frequently the voice on the Kentucky Despite this not

or her she has it her to know

information to share with callers so as not to our responses On the rare occasion she cannot answer the she assures the call is returned by the correct individual

IF YOU HAVE met Debbie you know that she is warm

and has a sense of humor You also know she loves dogs has a cool car and is known for things on track

met her I feel as I have time because ofher warm

She is known to her as Debbie GET HER Dunn and we are proud and gratified that she has chosenADED as an organization to volunteer for

Since

these two

countless

ADED Ed cational Courses August 4 and 5th

2006 Lexington KY

Fundamentals of Driver Rehabilitation Ann Havard LOTR CORS ATP Sally Sullivan CORS

Rai ackeTM Sensors alert you to obstacles behind The Rain Trackertrade senses rain your ve icle so you back up with snow or road spray hitting your confide ceo Get the same OE quality windshield and automatically runs feature found on many new vehicles your wipers at just the right speed

To order call toll-free OEDES 6440 Flying Cloud Drive Suite 207 1-888-621 -5800 Eden Prairie MN 55344 wwwOEDEScom

State of the art Adaptive

Command 16 A Console to control vehicle such as lights lyLlUULL LDIIiJWS

and other acoSSOl) Qlutrols

Remote Controls - UlkVlw IUI1IUVilgt

can be purchased Yith controls Magnetic Entries are

Visit our web site at wwwcrescentindustriescom

State of the art Adaptive Vehicle Control Products

Industries has been manushyfacturing reliable vehicle control prodmiddot ucts for many complete

relay toCO to an help with the small

rp(Plnt we do not our mission lo help others

believe in a person the key to unlock the door of dependency and to enter the world of indepenshydence We have a Do

New product 1997 Ford Heater Control

September 2007 gtjYvHlv items awarded Bruno includes

Wheelchair Carriers for 1ndlnUll Chairs Power Operated Wheelehair

for Manual ~lheelchairs Interior Lifts for Interior

Operated Lifts for Power and for Manual Wheelchairs Bruno

For further information VVVoUUUIS Bruno

brunocom or contact

Bruno (262) Mikekrawczykbrunocom

New Publication

river ucation Path TRBs Research Circular E-C 101 Driver Education The Path Ahead includes a series of papers that were at a workshop held on JLvJlllUvl

12-132005 in ne Issues covered by papers in the circular include novice driver education instructional methods for young drivers student measures novice driver training effectiveness evaluation and the future education

This publication is available on via the following link httptrborgl1ewsblurb_detailaspid=660 1

2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

bull bull The Association for Driver Rehab ilitation Specialists (AD EDbull bull bullbull bull30th Annual Conference

bull

Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 13

pecial (AD )The Associ n r r il

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anniversary ofEnjoy the winning th race

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

tors and sponsors support and ala -seeing you ea h _ ~

number of pea hibit hall case to Timoth ~-I~~ andL~nn H

noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

make plans to jo 31st 2007

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BMW Motors has devised a

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This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

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In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

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FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

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How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

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both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

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TIm 2006 ADED Annual Awar shyBanquet was a wry special eening for me I looked our and saw so man of ill ADED Friends Bu ce bull

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given (0 ~3 oop_e beginning e cshyfor the CDRS p =shy

bull The ADED -a- ~ Degan bull I was Preside - ~~ bull Little did I know a - rue-rence I

would have the prriJege in leading the conference -earn lanning all the conferences up to now

WHAT AJi OPPORTL~TIY WED has allm ed me

I have watched many of my ADED Family mature in your profes ion become CDRSs speak at ADED I have come to know you and your families and

Fall 2006

A DED Needs

through pictures watch your kids grow up What will the next 30

years ofADED bring The current ADED

Members will make those choices

There are 3 types of AD ED Members bull Members that make things happen bull Members who watch things happen bull And Members who say What just

happened ADED NEEDS YOu Many of you have started and serve in

very successful driver rehab programs You are pioneers You have the skills to Make things happen

ADED is unique This Association is

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comprised of Members that really make a difference in the lives of the people you service I want to challenge you ADED needs your involvement Be a part of ADEDs leadership its quite a ride

I must quote Elizabeth Blackwell one more time It is not easy to be a pioneer but oh it is fascinating I would not trade one moment even the worst moment for all the riches in the world

I hope everyone that attended AD ED 2006 had a great conference

ADED hopes to see you in Dallas for the Annual 2007 Conference

Kathie Jane Conference Team Leader

7

for

Reilatniatlon A multidisshy

and

by members from other mid Atlantic states

2 Improving skills for the evaluation and treatment of visual disorders

3 H-_HU requirements and driver

programs in

4 Working with the MVA to provide education to additional driver rehab UvtU as there is a ofsuch personnel in our area

ADEDCalifornia

Chapter The Southeastern ADED is

planning its first Annual Conference It will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in on October 2711gt and 28th 2006 Some of the topics that will be presented include

ADED

bull When to refer for Driver Rehabilitation

Lori Belliler

NN was for her outstanding

as a non-member volunteer to ADED at the 2006 conference We were excited to honor Debbie this year in Lexington her as her first face to face exposure to ADED was during the Lexington Conference in 1988 Debbie seemed to catch the fever and has been an avid volunteer for our organization since

In 1989 Debbie received all the for charter

and made sure they were before them over to the committee for review wcre not COlnpJere it was who took care of the follow up saving the committee many hours of work

IN 1990 her excellent work in charter certification led her to a repeat when she was asked to intake forms for professional WgtrAn-t

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She is frequently the voice on the Kentucky Despite this not

or her she has it her to know

information to share with callers so as not to our responses On the rare occasion she cannot answer the she assures the call is returned by the correct individual

IF YOU HAVE met Debbie you know that she is warm

and has a sense of humor You also know she loves dogs has a cool car and is known for things on track

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She is known to her as Debbie GET HER Dunn and we are proud and gratified that she has chosenADED as an organization to volunteer for

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2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

bull bull The Association for Driver Rehab ilitation Specialists (AD EDbull bull bullbull bull30th Annual Conference

bull

Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 13

pecial (AD )The Associ n r r il

A

Thi H

e Coverage

anniversary ofEnjoy the winning th race

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

tors and sponsors support and ala -seeing you ea h _ ~

number of pea hibit hall case to Timoth ~-I~~ andL~nn H

noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

make plans to jo 31st 2007

Unde st nd the Imp~ct of Vision Loss With COtitrast And Glare Sensitivity Testing

glare sensitivity are significant independent risk factors for self-reported visual disability in an older population

TgtAIive Method for Early Detection of Problems Related to Vision Loss

NALVZERM

Detect bull Cataracts bull Glaucoma bull Diabetic Retinopathy bull Brain Lesions Affecting

The Visual Pathway - CVAs - Tumors - Brain Injuries

EyeVie~ Functional Vision Analysis Software

bull Easy To Score And Demonstrate Patients Results

AOTA Booth 1321 Sponsored AOTA Seminar ToQI Choice in Driver Assessment 428 Ipm (Location Theater Area 1316)

E)~_ is registrejf trademafkofVISioo Sccss R1in COip (11$ Pat~ntll55s2842 UcensedunderUS Patent 14 wi 873amp Ml4 47S amp550Q 699 by V ScI Rarcl1 coipmiddotmiddotD

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Access Vans of Louisiana Adaptive Driving Alliance ADVAc~CE

BampD

Doron Precision vnmiddotlt Drive Master Co Inc HaJlldaicaJ) lcrlllJ)meut Cor-Driving Aids Development

Inc National

EMC

ABILITY Magazine Unlimited

Alliance

B amp D Independence Co Inc The Braun Corporation Bruno Independent Living Aids Creative Controls Crescent Industries Doron Precision Systems Inc Drive Master

Aids Development Systems IncMenox

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

Freedom Motors Inc General Motors Howell Ltd

HJV1ny Products and Design MovinOn NMEDA Nor-Cal Vans Permobil Inc

Redi Auto Sport Simulator Systems Stereo Optical Company Inc

Inc

Wheelchair Getaways

enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

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Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

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P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

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2 Improving skills for the evaluation and treatment of visual disorders

3 H-_HU requirements and driver

programs in

4 Working with the MVA to provide education to additional driver rehab UvtU as there is a ofsuch personnel in our area

ADEDCalifornia

Chapter The Southeastern ADED is

planning its first Annual Conference It will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology Conference Center in on October 2711gt and 28th 2006 Some of the topics that will be presented include

ADED

bull When to refer for Driver Rehabilitation

Lori Belliler

NN was for her outstanding

as a non-member volunteer to ADED at the 2006 conference We were excited to honor Debbie this year in Lexington her as her first face to face exposure to ADED was during the Lexington Conference in 1988 Debbie seemed to catch the fever and has been an avid volunteer for our organization since

In 1989 Debbie received all the for charter

and made sure they were before them over to the committee for review wcre not COlnpJere it was who took care of the follow up saving the committee many hours of work

IN 1990 her excellent work in charter certification led her to a repeat when she was asked to intake forms for professional WgtrAn-t

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hours the conference committee She labels and seals tons of our

She is frequently the voice on the Kentucky Despite this not

or her she has it her to know

information to share with callers so as not to our responses On the rare occasion she cannot answer the she assures the call is returned by the correct individual

IF YOU HAVE met Debbie you know that she is warm

and has a sense of humor You also know she loves dogs has a cool car and is known for things on track

met her I feel as I have time because ofher warm

She is known to her as Debbie GET HER Dunn and we are proud and gratified that she has chosenADED as an organization to volunteer for

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2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

bull bull The Association for Driver Rehab ilitation Specialists (AD EDbull bull bullbull bull30th Annual Conference

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Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

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SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

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-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

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September 2007 gtjYvHlv items awarded Bruno includes

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Operated Lifts for Power and for Manual Wheelchairs Bruno

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New Publication

river ucation Path TRBs Research Circular E-C 101 Driver Education The Path Ahead includes a series of papers that were at a workshop held on JLvJlllUvl

12-132005 in ne Issues covered by papers in the circular include novice driver education instructional methods for young drivers student measures novice driver training effectiveness evaluation and the future education

This publication is available on via the following link httptrborgl1ewsblurb_detailaspid=660 1

2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

bull bull The Association for Driver Rehab ilitation Specialists (AD EDbull bull bullbull bull30th Annual Conference

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Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 13

pecial (AD )The Associ n r r il

A

Thi H

e Coverage

anniversary ofEnjoy the winning th race

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

tors and sponsors support and ala -seeing you ea h _ ~

number of pea hibit hall case to Timoth ~-I~~ andL~nn H

noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

make plans to jo 31st 2007

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TgtAIive Method for Early Detection of Problems Related to Vision Loss

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Doron Precision vnmiddotlt Drive Master Co Inc HaJlldaicaJ) lcrlllJ)meut Cor-Driving Aids Development

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EMC

ABILITY Magazine Unlimited

Alliance

B amp D Independence Co Inc The Braun Corporation Bruno Independent Living Aids Creative Controls Crescent Industries Doron Precision Systems Inc Drive Master

Aids Development Systems IncMenox

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

Freedom Motors Inc General Motors Howell Ltd

HJV1ny Products and Design MovinOn NMEDA Nor-Cal Vans Permobil Inc

Redi Auto Sport Simulator Systems Stereo Optical Company Inc

Inc

Wheelchair Getaways

enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

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both new and used as well as maintain r

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dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

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~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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State of the art Adaptive

Command 16 A Console to control vehicle such as lights lyLlUULL LDIIiJWS

and other acoSSOl) Qlutrols

Remote Controls - UlkVlw IUI1IUVilgt

can be purchased Yith controls Magnetic Entries are

Visit our web site at wwwcrescentindustriescom

State of the art Adaptive Vehicle Control Products

Industries has been manushyfacturing reliable vehicle control prodmiddot ucts for many complete

relay toCO to an help with the small

rp(Plnt we do not our mission lo help others

believe in a person the key to unlock the door of dependency and to enter the world of indepenshydence We have a Do

New product 1997 Ford Heater Control

September 2007 gtjYvHlv items awarded Bruno includes

Wheelchair Carriers for 1ndlnUll Chairs Power Operated Wheelehair

for Manual ~lheelchairs Interior Lifts for Interior

Operated Lifts for Power and for Manual Wheelchairs Bruno

For further information VVVoUUUIS Bruno

brunocom or contact

Bruno (262) Mikekrawczykbrunocom

New Publication

river ucation Path TRBs Research Circular E-C 101 Driver Education The Path Ahead includes a series of papers that were at a workshop held on JLvJlllUvl

12-132005 in ne Issues covered by papers in the circular include novice driver education instructional methods for young drivers student measures novice driver training effectiveness evaluation and the future education

This publication is available on via the following link httptrborgl1ewsblurb_detailaspid=660 1

2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

bull bull The Association for Driver Rehab ilitation Specialists (AD EDbull bull bullbull bull30th Annual Conference

bull

Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 13

pecial (AD )The Associ n r r il

A

Thi H

e Coverage

anniversary ofEnjoy the winning th race

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

tors and sponsors support and ala -seeing you ea h _ ~

number of pea hibit hall case to Timoth ~-I~~ andL~nn H

noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

make plans to jo 31st 2007

Unde st nd the Imp~ct of Vision Loss With COtitrast And Glare Sensitivity Testing

glare sensitivity are significant independent risk factors for self-reported visual disability in an older population

TgtAIive Method for Early Detection of Problems Related to Vision Loss

NALVZERM

Detect bull Cataracts bull Glaucoma bull Diabetic Retinopathy bull Brain Lesions Affecting

The Visual Pathway - CVAs - Tumors - Brain Injuries

EyeVie~ Functional Vision Analysis Software

bull Easy To Score And Demonstrate Patients Results

AOTA Booth 1321 Sponsored AOTA Seminar ToQI Choice in Driver Assessment 428 Ipm (Location Theater Area 1316)

E)~_ is registrejf trademafkofVISioo Sccss R1in COip (11$ Pat~ntll55s2842 UcensedunderUS Patent 14 wi 873amp Ml4 47S amp550Q 699 by V ScI Rarcl1 coipmiddotmiddotD

STEREO OPTICAL www FunctionaIVisionAnalyzercom wwwstereoopticalcom salesstereoopticaLcom Fax 7737774985 18003449500

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 15

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Access Vans of Louisiana Adaptive Driving Alliance ADVAc~CE

BampD

Doron Precision vnmiddotlt Drive Master Co Inc HaJlldaicaJ) lcrlllJ)meut Cor-Driving Aids Development

Inc National

EMC

ABILITY Magazine Unlimited

Alliance

B amp D Independence Co Inc The Braun Corporation Bruno Independent Living Aids Creative Controls Crescent Industries Doron Precision Systems Inc Drive Master

Aids Development Systems IncMenox

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

Freedom Motors Inc General Motors Howell Ltd

HJV1ny Products and Design MovinOn NMEDA Nor-Cal Vans Permobil Inc

Redi Auto Sport Simulator Systems Stereo Optical Company Inc

Inc

Wheelchair Getaways

enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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September 2007 gtjYvHlv items awarded Bruno includes

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This publication is available on via the following link httptrborgl1ewsblurb_detailaspid=660 1

2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

bull bull The Association for Driver Rehab ilitation Specialists (AD EDbull bull bullbull bull30th Annual Conference

bull

Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 13

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Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

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SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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2006 ADED Conference Awards

Certi ficate ofAppreciation Elizabeth Green

Certificate ofAppreciation Barb Kerls

Certificate ofAppreciation Lori Benner

Presidential Citation Larry Bowen

Victoria Krull

bull bull The Association for Driver Rehab ilitation Specialists (AD EDbull bull bullbull bull30th Annual Conference

bull

Presidential Citation

Presidential Gavel presented by past president Lori Benner to current president Dianna Robertson

ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 13

pecial (AD )The Associ n r r il

A

Thi H

e Coverage

anniversary ofEnjoy the winning th race

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

tors and sponsors support and ala -seeing you ea h _ ~

number of pea hibit hall case to Timoth ~-I~~ andL~nn H

noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

make plans to jo 31st 2007

Unde st nd the Imp~ct of Vision Loss With COtitrast And Glare Sensitivity Testing

glare sensitivity are significant independent risk factors for self-reported visual disability in an older population

TgtAIive Method for Early Detection of Problems Related to Vision Loss

NALVZERM

Detect bull Cataracts bull Glaucoma bull Diabetic Retinopathy bull Brain Lesions Affecting

The Visual Pathway - CVAs - Tumors - Brain Injuries

EyeVie~ Functional Vision Analysis Software

bull Easy To Score And Demonstrate Patients Results

AOTA Booth 1321 Sponsored AOTA Seminar ToQI Choice in Driver Assessment 428 Ipm (Location Theater Area 1316)

E)~_ is registrejf trademafkofVISioo Sccss R1in COip (11$ Pat~ntll55s2842 UcensedunderUS Patent 14 wi 873amp Ml4 47S amp550Q 699 by V ScI Rarcl1 coipmiddotmiddotD

STEREO OPTICAL www FunctionaIVisionAnalyzercom wwwstereoopticalcom salesstereoopticaLcom Fax 7737774985 18003449500

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 15

ABILITY LVllaLI11

Access Vans of Louisiana Adaptive Driving Alliance ADVAc~CE

BampD

Doron Precision vnmiddotlt Drive Master Co Inc HaJlldaicaJ) lcrlllJ)meut Cor-Driving Aids Development

Inc National

EMC

ABILITY Magazine Unlimited

Alliance

B amp D Independence Co Inc The Braun Corporation Bruno Independent Living Aids Creative Controls Crescent Industries Doron Precision Systems Inc Drive Master

Aids Development Systems IncMenox

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

Freedom Motors Inc General Motors Howell Ltd

HJV1ny Products and Design MovinOn NMEDA Nor-Cal Vans Permobil Inc

Redi Auto Sport Simulator Systems Stereo Optical Company Inc

Inc

Wheelchair Getaways

enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

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ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _

_ persons ehide_- - -ti shy

tion should be 0 _ =C _ shytified Dri -er Re ad--

Specialist (CD sound judgmeD about the perso drive and whashyscooter lifts_ rie chair li fts or heshe needs to

ADA has beer _ -=--= supporter oLDED- ~~ to increase the -~ driver rehabiliL2 - - _ _shyists and especi _ _ the number of --e-rt-2 - shy

ing rehabilitario~ shythat are availa e ~ 56 --= United States_ Ik - ~ pound shy

2001 ADA has s-- ~ __~ scholarship- fo- _ professional- We _- ADED conferer _ ~ ~ five scholarships ~ -e ~ awarded to ADED ~Zc~_

I would like to portunity to introd ce bose people to YOIL _-5 I mention your name please stanlti

Natal ie Goldman Oc shycupational TherapiST ar SL Johns Sports and Therapy in Chesterfield Missouri_ She is plannjng on taking the CDRS

exam this year so wish her good luck

Rory Fluman Occupational therapist CDRS and certified driving instructor Rory has started a new business in Scoshyria NY called Senior and Special Needs Driving LLC

Judi Hamelburg physical therapist and CDRS Judi has her own business called Advanced

steerin g acceleTI _ cations are to

Driver Rehab in Biscayne Park Fl Judis home and business were ignificantly afshy

fected by Hurricane Wilma last year so

_-Lgust 24 2006

gtianna Robertson President

_~ED

- 1 Vienna Street

~uston LA 71270

lear Dianna

At the recent ADED conference I was pleased and _ud to accept the Presidential Citation Award on behalf

tbe Adaptive Driving Alliance

Thank you so much for this commendation

Tile award reads for hard work dedication and onrributing to the goals of ADED Indeed this is a mutual accolade The Adaptive Driving Alliance is -~ appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the ADED organization Our dealers are very aware of the ~rtance of the CDRS in our industry and supporting

- effort is our privilege and honor

Sincerely letoria Krull Executive Director Adaptive Driving Alliance

this scholarship allowed her to attend the conference this year She has attended almost every conference since 1985

Robin Mieli Occupational therapist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston IL Robin just became the coordinator of the driver rehab program

at her hospital She is also planning on taking the

CDRS exam this year

Jeff Lango Occushypational therapist

CDRS Jeff is the owner of Alpine Rehab amp Wellshyness Inc in Portland OR He has develshyoped and impleshymented one of

the first clinical and behind-theshy

wheel driving proshygrams with the State of

Oregon

Ride-Away Corporation also decided to personally sponsor an individual in their area that was not chosen for an ADA scholarshyship She is Judy Romano Ocshycupational therapist She just opened her own business in 2005 called Driving Solutions LLC in North Reading MA She had the unique opportunity to perform clinical and behind-the-wheel evaluations for 70 elderly Jesushyits priests I would like to thank Mark Lore of Rjde-Away Corposhyration for his generous contribushytion to allow Judy to attend the ADED conference

I would like to also recognize all the members of ADA for their generous support of these scholshyarships for the past five years Would the ADA members stand at this time

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 13

pecial (AD )The Associ n r r il

A

Thi H

e Coverage

anniversary ofEnjoy the winning th race

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

tors and sponsors support and ala -seeing you ea h _ ~

number of pea hibit hall case to Timoth ~-I~~ andL~nn H

noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

make plans to jo 31st 2007

Unde st nd the Imp~ct of Vision Loss With COtitrast And Glare Sensitivity Testing

glare sensitivity are significant independent risk factors for self-reported visual disability in an older population

TgtAIive Method for Early Detection of Problems Related to Vision Loss

NALVZERM

Detect bull Cataracts bull Glaucoma bull Diabetic Retinopathy bull Brain Lesions Affecting

The Visual Pathway - CVAs - Tumors - Brain Injuries

EyeVie~ Functional Vision Analysis Software

bull Easy To Score And Demonstrate Patients Results

AOTA Booth 1321 Sponsored AOTA Seminar ToQI Choice in Driver Assessment 428 Ipm (Location Theater Area 1316)

E)~_ is registrejf trademafkofVISioo Sccss R1in COip (11$ Pat~ntll55s2842 UcensedunderUS Patent 14 wi 873amp Ml4 47S amp550Q 699 by V ScI Rarcl1 coipmiddotmiddotD

STEREO OPTICAL www FunctionaIVisionAnalyzercom wwwstereoopticalcom salesstereoopticaLcom Fax 7737774985 18003449500

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 15

ABILITY LVllaLI11

Access Vans of Louisiana Adaptive Driving Alliance ADVAc~CE

BampD

Doron Precision vnmiddotlt Drive Master Co Inc HaJlldaicaJ) lcrlllJ)meut Cor-Driving Aids Development

Inc National

EMC

ABILITY Magazine Unlimited

Alliance

B amp D Independence Co Inc The Braun Corporation Bruno Independent Living Aids Creative Controls Crescent Industries Doron Precision Systems Inc Drive Master

Aids Development Systems IncMenox

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

Freedom Motors Inc General Motors Howell Ltd

HJV1ny Products and Design MovinOn NMEDA Nor-Cal Vans Permobil Inc

Redi Auto Sport Simulator Systems Stereo Optical Company Inc

Inc

Wheelchair Getaways

enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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pecial (AD )The Associ n r r il

A

Thi H

e Coverage

anniversary ofEnjoy the winning th race

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

tors and sponsors support and ala -seeing you ea h _ ~

number of pea hibit hall case to Timoth ~-I~~ andL~nn H

noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

make plans to jo 31st 2007

Unde st nd the Imp~ct of Vision Loss With COtitrast And Glare Sensitivity Testing

glare sensitivity are significant independent risk factors for self-reported visual disability in an older population

TgtAIive Method for Early Detection of Problems Related to Vision Loss

NALVZERM

Detect bull Cataracts bull Glaucoma bull Diabetic Retinopathy bull Brain Lesions Affecting

The Visual Pathway - CVAs - Tumors - Brain Injuries

EyeVie~ Functional Vision Analysis Software

bull Easy To Score And Demonstrate Patients Results

AOTA Booth 1321 Sponsored AOTA Seminar ToQI Choice in Driver Assessment 428 Ipm (Location Theater Area 1316)

E)~_ is registrejf trademafkofVISioo Sccss R1in COip (11$ Pat~ntll55s2842 UcensedunderUS Patent 14 wi 873amp Ml4 47S amp550Q 699 by V ScI Rarcl1 coipmiddotmiddotD

STEREO OPTICAL www FunctionaIVisionAnalyzercom wwwstereoopticalcom salesstereoopticaLcom Fax 7737774985 18003449500

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 15

ABILITY LVllaLI11

Access Vans of Louisiana Adaptive Driving Alliance ADVAc~CE

BampD

Doron Precision vnmiddotlt Drive Master Co Inc HaJlldaicaJ) lcrlllJ)meut Cor-Driving Aids Development

Inc National

EMC

ABILITY Magazine Unlimited

Alliance

B amp D Independence Co Inc The Braun Corporation Bruno Independent Living Aids Creative Controls Crescent Industries Doron Precision Systems Inc Drive Master

Aids Development Systems IncMenox

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

Freedom Motors Inc General Motors Howell Ltd

HJV1ny Products and Design MovinOn NMEDA Nor-Cal Vans Permobil Inc

Redi Auto Sport Simulator Systems Stereo Optical Company Inc

Inc

Wheelchair Getaways

enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

Page 15: NEWS BRAKE - cdn.ymaws.com · NEWS BRAKE THE NEWSLETTER OF ADED 71270 VOL. 30 NO.4· FALL 2006 EDITION . Presidential Message-Fall 2006 the ADED organization beyond this year. members

Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S

Katy and I would 1 sincere thank you to

tors and sponsors support and ala -seeing you ea h _ ~

number of pea hibit hall case to Timoth ~-I~~ andL~nn H

noon e e-hope to co educationa e We are alrea paJrn1llg ADED confer -e

make plans to jo 31st 2007

Unde st nd the Imp~ct of Vision Loss With COtitrast And Glare Sensitivity Testing

glare sensitivity are significant independent risk factors for self-reported visual disability in an older population

TgtAIive Method for Early Detection of Problems Related to Vision Loss

NALVZERM

Detect bull Cataracts bull Glaucoma bull Diabetic Retinopathy bull Brain Lesions Affecting

The Visual Pathway - CVAs - Tumors - Brain Injuries

EyeVie~ Functional Vision Analysis Software

bull Easy To Score And Demonstrate Patients Results

AOTA Booth 1321 Sponsored AOTA Seminar ToQI Choice in Driver Assessment 428 Ipm (Location Theater Area 1316)

E)~_ is registrejf trademafkofVISioo Sccss R1in COip (11$ Pat~ntll55s2842 UcensedunderUS Patent 14 wi 873amp Ml4 47S amp550Q 699 by V ScI Rarcl1 coipmiddotmiddotD

STEREO OPTICAL www FunctionaIVisionAnalyzercom wwwstereoopticalcom salesstereoopticaLcom Fax 7737774985 18003449500

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 15

ABILITY LVllaLI11

Access Vans of Louisiana Adaptive Driving Alliance ADVAc~CE

BampD

Doron Precision vnmiddotlt Drive Master Co Inc HaJlldaicaJ) lcrlllJ)meut Cor-Driving Aids Development

Inc National

EMC

ABILITY Magazine Unlimited

Alliance

B amp D Independence Co Inc The Braun Corporation Bruno Independent Living Aids Creative Controls Crescent Industries Doron Precision Systems Inc Drive Master

Aids Development Systems IncMenox

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

Freedom Motors Inc General Motors Howell Ltd

HJV1ny Products and Design MovinOn NMEDA Nor-Cal Vans Permobil Inc

Redi Auto Sport Simulator Systems Stereo Optical Company Inc

Inc

Wheelchair Getaways

enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

Page 16: NEWS BRAKE - cdn.ymaws.com · NEWS BRAKE THE NEWSLETTER OF ADED 71270 VOL. 30 NO.4· FALL 2006 EDITION . Presidential Message-Fall 2006 the ADED organization beyond this year. members

ABILITY LVllaLI11

Access Vans of Louisiana Adaptive Driving Alliance ADVAc~CE

BampD

Doron Precision vnmiddotlt Drive Master Co Inc HaJlldaicaJ) lcrlllJ)meut Cor-Driving Aids Development

Inc National

EMC

ABILITY Magazine Unlimited

Alliance

B amp D Independence Co Inc The Braun Corporation Bruno Independent Living Aids Creative Controls Crescent Industries Doron Precision Systems Inc Drive Master

Aids Development Systems IncMenox

Electronic Mobility Controls LLC Eldorado National EZ Inc Ford Motor Company Freedom Lift Corporation

Freedom Motors Inc General Motors Howell Ltd

HJV1ny Products and Design MovinOn NMEDA Nor-Cal Vans Permobil Inc

Redi Auto Sport Simulator Systems Stereo Optical Company Inc

Inc

Wheelchair Getaways

enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

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T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

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Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

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evaluations)

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Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

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E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

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Return membership and data update to

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From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

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from

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~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

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submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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enters

I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

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University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

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from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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I

AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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AD D 30th Annu I Conferen

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

Page 21: NEWS BRAKE - cdn.ymaws.com · NEWS BRAKE THE NEWSLETTER OF ADED 71270 VOL. 30 NO.4· FALL 2006 EDITION . Presidential Message-Fall 2006 the ADED organization beyond this year. members

submitted by

Mark

SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY

BMW Motors has devised a

notify drivers that can read

limit has device which could be tion on certain models be linked into BMWs warning system on the

This would have money in the last 10

Source Automotive

HAVE YOU EVER

YOUR GAS

Ford Motor --VIU~dU for Automotive eliminate twist

customers and We know innovations deliver The fuel nozzle of a conventional gas into the fuel filler port and it tabs that open a loaded you remove the the door seals the pathway shut eliminates the possibility of allowing gas fumes from into the if the cap is not That reminds me a time when I owned a Pinto and I lost the

so I went to an auto store and the parts counter person Do you

have a gas cap for a Pinto He for a moment and looked at me and Sure that will be a fair trade

Source Automotive Fleet Augustl2006

SAFER DRIVERSmiddot AN OXYMORON

In a recent study by the Institute for new data shows that

changes have made vehicles much OUllJ the death toll on the

nations about 5000 people per year The features credited with saving the most lives are and seat belt usage the also found

YOUR LIFE

-Augustl2006

provide benefits to SUVs reduction in crashes) versus cars and is especially effective at preventing rollovers According to this study SUVs equipped with ESC had 80 less fatal rollovers than those not equipped

if all vehicles had ESC weUHAVH

see over 10000 less highway deaths

Source ABRN - Augustl2006

MORE ON BIG BROTHER

NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I

automakers to customers if vehicles are equipped with event data recorders or black boxes

also will all automakers to collect the same According to NHTshy

64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since

that number has risen There is still national debate as to who

surveillance of vehicles device

telephone global UVIlIVlllll

to use the actual information obtained through these and when they can be downloaded without the owners pershymission This debate will continue

Source Detroit News Online shy

In my Live Free or Die State ofNH a

recent law was enacted that state

era

radio Score

FULLY CRASH TESTED

In our many van sellers advertise that their vehicles are crash

when in fact I believe are the public All manufacturers

for the most crash test their vehicles for fuel system integrity 301) and a test on some seating

manufacturers of modified vans stop and call their vans crash tested this it allows them to sell more vehicles and make more (since they can sell for less because costs are than those manufacturers who are truly concerned with consumer and

The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

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The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

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from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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The Buzz Perhaps the most critical safety stanshy

dard for the consumer (although they are all important) is FMVSS 208-0ccupant Crash Protection Even though this is such an important and powerful standard less than a handful of lowered floor mini van manufacturers have ever passed this standard and fewer have ever shown proof of compliance with this standard This standard requires that a manufacturer shows that occupants in the vehicle wi ll be protected by items such as

- Air bags

- Seat belt sensors

- Seat belt pretensioners

- Whip lash safety mechanisms

As our industry matures and grows more and more companies will jump in trying to cash in on the overall sales 01 shy

ume Many of them cut corners and ignore safety in the name of making more money for themselves We should expo e these operators by asking all manufacrurers to present full proof of crash test compliance on minimally these following standards

- FMVSS 301 - Fuel System

- FMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection

- FMVSS 214 - Side Impact

- FMVSS 207 - Seating System

- FMVSS 206 - Door Retention Comshyponents

Although this topic could fill a book I II stop here Any manufacturer that ha comshyplete certification for the above 5 standards probably has it for the other standards that apply to our industry I have also found that there are manufacturers who only modify on used vans (after first reta il sale) so that they can use a loophole in the law and thus technically not have to crash test As long as we as an industry support and promote these kinds of manufacturers then we are destined to be labeled and measured by the lowest quality among us

STOP THE INSANITY

Last month in the Buzz I reported that Insurance company lobbyists have stood in front of bills in the past to stop legislashytion being passed that would insure that any vehicle that was totaled either in a hurricane flood or in an accident was idenshytified in a national data base The reason

Fall 2006

they are so opposed is obvious they can sell these vehicles that have been totaled to resellers who know they can wash the title and in turn sell the vehicle as if it were not totaled These title washing comshypanies will pay more money for totaled vehicles would because they know they are going to sell it as if it were a clean title The NADA (National Auto Dealers Association) reported that last year alone State Farm admitted to reselling at least 30000 totaled vehicles without salvage titles to car buyers who were unaware that there vehicles had previously suffered this severe damage Once again Congress is getting involved in the act as Senator Trent Lott a Republican from Mississhysippi has introduced a bill that would require total disclosure of the loss data by insurance companies through electronic means which would then be available to any future car buyers It seems to me that this law would not only save people from getting duped by buying defective cars but also offer another degree of safety to the motoring public It only makes sense that congress would pass it and not listen to the lobbyists for the already mega rich insurance companies Lets keep an eye out to see if this passes or if once again big money blocks a much needed and very sensible law

Source Remarketing Weekly 812006

TERRORIST WATCH LIST

How many of you Vehicle Modifier li=

registered or are licensed as car dealers would say that many of us are so that can legally pass titles on motor vehic e5

both new and used as well as maintain r

inventory of unregistered vehicles at 0

dealerships Did you know that as a dealt we are required to check a list of suspect terrorists before each and every sale an_ this list comes from the Office of Forei_ Asset Control Did you also know thate dealers face heavy fines and imprisolllleI] shyif we dont check the list Isnt it amazin= that we could be thrown in prison for noshychecking a list of alleged terrorists before selling a vehicle even though I woul guess that most terrorists would be reall stupid to purchase vehicles under their rea_ names and probably would get caught a some other point Additionally how a shycurate is this list who updates it and ho shymany innocent people are unlucky enough to have the same name as a suspected termiddot rorist Does anyone know any wheelchai toting terrorists

Mark Lor~

bullUnobstructed access ampviSibililV bullRetains vehicleS original shy IIIIS

ground clearance III - I-It 1- bl I WWW bullnor c a I van s comB h I h bull raun w ee c air I re la IItV ca 8 6 6 -8 9 2 -0 1 5 0

middotCompletelv weather-sealed MDBILITltU MOTORINtm Nor-CaiIFL vehicles are distributed

bull150-pound lilting capacitv --=-2~-- through NMEDA dealers

NewsBrake 25

ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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ual Conference

THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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THE SAFER

BETTER PERFORMING

EASIER-TO-INSTALL

CABLE -GUARANTEED

FIT- ANY-VEHICLE

EVALUATOR BRAKE

~ 8007734104

T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee

Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE

And visit our new site at

Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M

Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29

Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

I an article or question I

I I I I I I I I I I I I I

under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)

PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)

level of course Intermediate Advanced

list 5 Educational UDleC[lVES

1

$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr

Forward To

1-6612

Dead Ii December 31 2006

range of been validated as at-fault crashes

Internet connection or the screening program effectively

Hyatt Regency Reunion

July 28-July 31 2007

Deadline December 2006

- Lowe n

- Wheel

-Handeo s

- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc

- Now Renting Mobility Vans

bull bull1vlng the

With Hi-Tech

a27zM~iR Fax (225) 924-5556 wwwaevltcom

------------------------------------

2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

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~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

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includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

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1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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Individual Individuals

evaluations)

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current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

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your help out this

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from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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2006 shy

Individual Individuals

evaluations)

Individual

current year

Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in

andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities

P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31

Facility $250 (1-3 individuals) $500 (4-6 individuals) $750 (7-10 individuals)

tion ofdriver rehabilitation services wheel training andor transportation

Business or agency involved in the orovlsllon llnI)lelnelltatlon

includes hospitals rehabilitation centers driving schools driver owgtu agencies etc Individuals must be listed on facilitys membership so status is maintained for eligibility to run for office

Corporate $500 Business involved in manufacturing and distributing used by driver rehabilitation specialists or individuals with disabilities You will also receive with your membership ADEDs extensive Resource Manual NEWSBRAKE personal website access

Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs

Name Organization _______________

Business Phone ______________Address

CityStateProvZip _______________ FaxNo _________________

E-mail _____________ o Check Enclosed 0 VISA 0 MasterCard it ________ Exp Dale __

NOTE Please

Facility Professional Background Program Services (check (check primary) all that o Hospital o Driver Education Clinical o School o uccupatlOnal o Classroom

o vvav -vUUJIIU~UVll o Driving o Rehab Engineering o Simulator o Dealer o Car o Manufacturer o Van o K1l1leSliothl~rar)v o Van Modifications o Other _______ o Other _______

COMMENTS Please use the back ofthis form to pass on suggestions or comments to the ADED board

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL

Checks must be in US Funds made payable to ADED

Return membership and data update to

ADED 1 South Vienna Street Ruston 71270 318 800-290-2344

From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

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it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

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under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

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Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

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from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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From its custom design to sleek interior

to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre

at a Ride-Away vehicle rethought

With over 350 modjfied vehicles on hand

and access to a service network

of over 160 dealers weve eliminated the

risk of travel

STOP WAITING

TAKE A RIDE-AWAY

The end result for those who look forward

behind the wheel A

dependable efficient modified vehicle

that lets you enjoy the journey not the

destination

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation is Americas largest retailer of modified vehicles and adaptive equipment for people with disabilities

I

TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ

your help out this

Igoing on with ADED members across country I I

it and mail I I I

new program or lt111bullbull an existing I

tTeseDlleo at a workshop or I a research project I

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under Key Notes in newsletter for your item I IName __________________________________________ I IInstitution I

Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

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from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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Phone I I I

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I I

The next deadline December 1 2006 Please any articles I pictures or news I

I I ILLvv and Technology

University of Pittsburgh I1 0 Jane Street 1300 I

Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-

J

from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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from

DepatUil_mara_1b -lLL and Technology

1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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1780 Executive Drive PO Box 84 Oconomowoc 53066 18668824990 262-5674990 wwwbrunovehicleliftscom

~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom

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~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING

~ Lowers you to floor level

the power of choice in mobility

570 HANCE RD BINGHAMTON NY 13903

The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for

Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl

Unfold the Safety Arm press the up button and rise automatically to y seat

Transfer Assist Seat For Trucks

Web httpwwwaccessunlimitedcom E-mail infoaccessunlimitedcom