Using Modern Methods & Technology to Assist Older Drivers

Sunday, April 2, 2023

1:30pm – 3:00pm PDT

Location: Room 607

Track Leader(s)

Charlie Klauer, PhD

Lead, Training Systems Group
VA Tech Transportation Institute
Blacksburg
MM

Mike Manser, PhD

Human Factors Program Manager
TX A&M Transportation Institute
Austin, TX

Moderator(s)

JM

Jacqueline A. Milani, MS, MBA

Highway Safety Specialist
NHTSA
Washington, DC

Speaker(s)

Jon Antin, PhD, CHFP (he/him/his)

Vulnerable Road User Safety Group Lead
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Blacksburg, VA
Elizabeth Soles, OTR/L, CDRS, CAE (she/her/hers)

CEO
ADED: The Assn. for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Hickory, NC
Kate Mills (she/her/hers)

Communication specialist
ChORUS Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety
Falls Church, VA

Slides Handouts

As our general population continues to age, a greater proportion of our driving population falls into the category of older drivers. Mobility is a key component to independent living for many older adults, thus being able to drive safely becomes increasingly important. Learn about programs and research focused on extending safe mobility for older adult drivers. Using modern methods to assure equitable and accessible mobility for all individuals, especially older adults, is the common objective of the presentations.