Driving safely: assessments, accommodations, and knowing when it is time to stop.

21 May 2025 / Registration Closed

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Overview

This presentation elaborated on the reasoning and timing of driving evaluations, as per SAAQ requirements. It delved into the different aspects of the Occupational Therapy evaluation, with respect to both the evaluations done in-clinic and the on-road test. Lastly, we discussed strategies on how to maintain your driving privilege and certain strategies you can put into place, if needed.

Objectives

  • Understand the procedures to undertake if you receive a letter from the SAAQ regarding your driving privilege
  • Understand the most common driving mistakes seen during occupational therapy on-road tests and what the driving evaluations entail
  • Learn strategies to ensure you continue to drive as safely as possible

Presented by: Shamese Barakat, OT, Kinatex Sports Physio Pierrefonds

Shamese graduated from McGill University in 2006. She has practiced the private sector ever since and joined the largest rehabilitation banner in Québec, Kinatex Sports Physio in 2017. She became co-owner of Kinatex Sports Physio Pierrefonds in 2019. She works in musculoskeletal physical rehabilitation with CNESST and SAAQ clients, post-work and motor vehicle accidents. She also performs driving evaluations, both the in-clinic assessments and on-road tests in the West Island of Montréal.