Training for Drivers of
People With Disabilities
Driver training is
important for those who serve people with disabilities. Drivers must be
able to assist passengers with special needs. To do this a driver must
understand the capabilities and needs of special passengers.
Training Options to
Consider
- Defensive Driving
- Wheelchair Lift and
Securement
- Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
- Passenger Sensitivity
Training
- First Aid
Who Offers the Training?
CPR and First Aid training
generally are available from your local chapter of the American Red
Cross. Click on this website to find your local chapter http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/
Once on the website, scroll down to Find Your Local Red Cross and enter
your zip code. Also, many city and town fire departments/rescue squads
offer such training to people in their communities.
Defensive Driving,
Wheelchair Lift and Securement, and Passenger Sensitive Training may be
offered by the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) in your area.
Click on this website to find your state’s RTAP contact: http://www.nationalrtap.org/statecontacts.htm
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