Introduction

Action Ideas That Work

Volunteer Driver Training Program
    Welcome / Introduction
    Who Are We Serving,
    Who Are We
    Challenges for Caregivers in
    Regards to Transportation
    Potential Challenges for
    Volunteer Drivers
     - Listening
     - Communication
     - Sensitivity
     - Preventing Agitation
     - Dealing with Agitation
     - Providing Physical Assistance
     - Boundaries
     - Safety Considerations for
       Volunteer Drivers
     - Emergency Procedures
   Transportation Specifics
   for Leaders
     - Risk Management
     - Insurance for Volunteers
     - Insurance and Liability
       Concerns
    Materials Needed to Teach
    Conclusion

Resource Sheets

Resources / Links

Resources/Links

Easter Seals:

Visit the Easter Seals website for information on the toolkit/facilitator manual that this program was primarily developed from. Lisa Peters-Beumer at Easter Seals 312.551.7189 (lpeters@easterseals.com).

Child Passenger Safety:
Office of Traffic Safety CPS Program In Minnesota: 651.215.9093

Office of Attorney General, Child Passenger Restraint Law In Minnesota:
(MN Statute 169.685) 651.296.7575

Vulnerable Adult:
In Minnesota: 911 if immediate danger; Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433; Minnesota Department of Human Services Adult Services Unit, 651-296-5563 or 651-297-3984; The State Office of Ombudsman for Older Minnesotans 651-296-0382 or toll free at 1-800-657-3591; Advocacy Center for Long-Term Care 952-854-7304

Helpful Products, Assistive Devices and Equipment:

Child Resistant Seat Belt Buckle Guard (click on Buckle Guard button on left) Reduces the chance of unbuckling seat belt while vehicle is moving.

Gait and Transfer Belts Assists in safe transfer and ambulation while helping reduce caregiver back injuries.

Swivel Seat Cushion Works as a “Lazy Susan,” making it easier to swing legs into car after sitting.

Helpful Web Sites
Alzheimer's Association
Administration on Aging
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration
The Boulevard Disability Resource Center: A Directory of Products and Services for the Elderly, Caregivers, Healthcare Professionals and People with Disabilities. Solutions to your caregiving situations throughout your caregiving years.
Caregiving Solutions to your caregiving situations throughout your caregiving years.
National Alliance for Caregiving: A national resource for caregivers dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregiving.
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration brochure “Adapting Motor Vehicles For People With Disabilities” and other important vehicle safety information.
Project Action Funded through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration, Easter Seals Project ACTION promotes cooperation between the transit industry and the disability community to increase mobility for people with disabilities under the ADA and beyond. 800.659.642 (voice) 202.347.7385 (TTY)
Senior Drivers AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s senior driver web site for families, individuals and providers.

Resources for Caregivers
Caregiver Resources and Support A list of links to Web sites

References

“Family Caregiving in the U.S.: Findings from a National Survey” 1997. National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP (formerly the Community Transportation Association. PASS: Passenger Service National Association of Retired Persons).

Straight, Audrey. Communication Transportation Survey. Washington, D.C.: AARP, 1997. and Safety Certification. Washington, D.C.: Community Transportation Association of America, 1996.

Hands of Grace. Hands of Grace: Volunteer Training. Delta, OH.

Szuch, Larry and Jodi Mount. I CARE – Interfaith Companion and Ride Express – Volunteer Training Manual. I CARE: Decatur, GA.

Paratransit Insurance Corporation. Drivers Safety Course: Passenger Awareness – Student Text. GoldCountry Telecare, Inc.: Grass Valley, CA.

Trading Places: Assisting Passengers with Special Needs. Kansas RTAP Driver Training, September/ October 2000

West Austin Caregivers. Volunteer Manual. Austin, TX.

“Validation: A Special Way of Caring.” Ageless Design. 02 July 2002. Ageless Design.

BeFriender’s program: Listening