Driving and community mobility are activities of daily living which allow us to move about our respective environments with a high degree of independence. When this ability becomes threatened, so does our independence. At Virginia Mason, we believe it's important to maintain safe levels of community mobility and to maximize the sense of independence our patients feel.
We also offer in-clinic screening measures completed by trained occupational therapy practitioners. These measures help you or your loved one determine whether independent driving is still safe as a form of community mobility. There may be alternatives available to driving. Your medical team in the Neuroscience Institute at Virginia Mason can help determine safe ways to continue navigating your community as independently as possible. For more information about community mobility resources, call (206) 223-6746.
Below are resources and frequently asked questions regarding driving independence.
Your doctor is required by law to notify the Department of Licensing in writing if you are assessed to be medically unsafe to drive, and are a danger to yourself or others.
If you are in a car accident you are responsible for the full cost of:
Please speak with your provider team about developing a driving retirement plan that keeps you safe.
Generally a physician must make referral to the program of your choosing with the following information:
King County Caregiver Support Network