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Organization:
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Ottawa Hospital (The) - The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre - Occupational Therapy - Driving Rehabilitation Service
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Phone Numbers:
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613-737-8899 ext 75359
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Fax:
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613-737-6115
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Address:
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The Rehabilitation Centre
505 Smyth Rd, Rm 2503
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8M2
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Intersection:
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Alta Vista Dr and Smyth Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * Secretary Mon-Fri 8am-12noon
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Executives:
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Diana Berardi - Manager, Clinical Services
613-737-8899 ext 13302 * diberardi@toh.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Driving Rehabilitation Service Secretary
Tamalea Stone - Senior Occupational Therapist, Certified in Driver Rehabilitation
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Service Description:
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Occupational Therapist assesses driving ability and safety with people with a medical condition and determines if clients have the potential to improve from driver training * assists clients with adaptive driving equipment prescriptions and altered driving techniques
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Fees:
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$900 for functional driving evaluation * other costs may be incurred for driving lessons and repeat evaluations * Fees may be covered at times by an auto insurance company if the medical condition is a result of a car accident
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Application:
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Referrals are made by a physician or physiatrist to the Admitting Department at The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre by fax 613-733-8336
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People 16 years and over whose physical, cognitive and/or behavioural impairments may interfere with the safe operation of a vehicle and driving ability * Patients who have experienced a visual-field impairment and have been Ministry of Transportation (MTO)-approved to proceed with a driving evaluation through the Vision Waiver Program
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Interpretive Services arranged by The Ottawa Hospital
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Area Served:
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Eastern Ontario
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Last Updated:
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3/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=212344
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