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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
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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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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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CORRECTIONS Daniel Cox Hoxie and Sue
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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
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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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3 H-_HU requirements and driver
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ADEDCalifornia
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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 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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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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SPEED TRAPS PHOOEY
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notify drivers that can read
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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
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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NHTSA issued a new rule into effect in n-I
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64 ofall 2005 models had event data but they also said that since
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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
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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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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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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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ADEDCalifornia
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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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ADA choarships Awards Presentation spenb ADED conf~nr~ _
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Stevens OTRl CDRS - Coor-Staci L CDRS PRESIDENT
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PAST PRESIDENT Lori CDRS The Milton Medical Center Box 850 Me H125
KY 40511
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Janmiddot 06
ADED Executive Office 27500
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ASSETS Current Assets
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WHAT AJi OPPORTL~TIY WED has allm ed me
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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
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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
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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
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
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~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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Thanks to exhibitors and Spon 0 S
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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
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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
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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
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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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Stevens OTRl CDRS - Coor-Staci L CDRS PRESIDENT
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PAST PRESIDENT Lori CDRS The Milton Medical Center Box 850 Me H125
KY 40511
PA 17033
TREASURER CORPORATE
Now you can control
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any vehicle Quick and onoff InTru
to any existing GRIP hand control
Contact Howell Ventures Ltd 8883705050
CDRS Exhibit Coordinator
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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
Total
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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
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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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
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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 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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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 _ ~
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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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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
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Other Committee ExpellSfitS Awards 40835
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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
Organiza 0- - ~
their name ~
of the nun r
of Canadi r
and EUfO ~
members bull Introduc 0
ADED Chz ~eSshy
was anno -oc bull Cbarter
Certifica 0- - ~
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
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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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
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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
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
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
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ASSETS Current Assets
11875699 3729471
15605370
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Fixed Assets Accumulated Depreciation -391300
760500
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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
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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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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
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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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Debbie
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She is frequently the voice on the Kentucky Despite this not
or her she has it her to know
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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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these two
countless
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2006 Lexington KY
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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
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~
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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~ _
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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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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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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
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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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from
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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
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
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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
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
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September 2007 gtjYvHlv items awarded Bruno includes
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for Manual ~lheelchairs Interior Lifts for Interior
Operated Lifts for Power and for Manual Wheelchairs Bruno
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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
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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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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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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
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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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PresenterQualifications Vita for presenter including telephone and e-mail)
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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
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
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
------------------------------------
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evaluations)
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andlor retail vehicles or rental vehicles disabilities
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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
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
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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 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
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your help out this
Igoing on with ADED members across country I I
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Pittsburgh PA 15203 I I Ior email to laneak IJ~~V-
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from
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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
September 2007 gtjYvHlv items awarded Bruno includes
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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1
$500 per 3 or two 1-12 hr
Forward To
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range of been validated as at-fault crashes
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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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From its custom design to sleek interior
to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre
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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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The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for
Short-Cab Trucks 4x4s and Vansl
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Wheelchair Getaways
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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
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
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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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The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for
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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
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THE SAFER
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EASIER-TO-INSTALL
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FIT- ANY-VEHICLE
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~ 8007734104
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
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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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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
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
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
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evaluations)
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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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to 5 year 60000 miles warranty youre
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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
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~ No structural modifications or holes reqiJrr ed Easy bolt-on vehicle-specific brackets require NO DRILLING
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The Glide In Go Transfer Seat SINGLE-FOLD VERSION is for
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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
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
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
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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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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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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
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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
THE SAFER
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EASIER-TO-INSTALL
CABLE -GUARANTEED
FIT- ANY-VEHICLE
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T Ask about our three-vear cable guarantee
Ouik-N-5talfM EVALUATOR BRAKE
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Leaders in passenger brake technology 1M
Fall 2006 NewsBrake 29
Workshop 7hrs _ (1-12hrs given during conference)
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level of course Intermediate Advanced
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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
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL
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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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~ 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
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
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July 28-July 31 2007
Deadline December 2006
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- Wheel
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- RepairsWar nty Work On Lifts etc
- Now Renting Mobility Vans
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P RENEWAL IN from January 1 through December 31
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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
Discounted conference Professional ADED course costs
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NOTE Please
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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
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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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~ 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
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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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
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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
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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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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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Mobility Equipment Dealer Business involved in
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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
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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TOP What~ e r Place In order to keep UDClalfQ
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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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current year
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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
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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
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWAL
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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
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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
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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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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
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
~ 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