Dr. Terri Cassidy, Fitness to Drive CEO and OT, reflects on the 2026 OT Month theme - Enriching lives through meaningful engagement. “You must be really brave." ”I hear this almost every time I give a presentation on driver rehabilitation. It always makes me smile—but I don’t think bravery is what defines this work. While there is always risk on the road, I do this work because it allows me to use my clinical skills and decision-making experience to help clients achieve one of their most...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month — a time to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and highlight the supports that help individuals rebuild their lives after brain injury. One of the most meaningful — and often emotional — milestones in recovery is driving. Whether someone is learning to drive for the first time or planning a return to the driver’s seat, the journey can feel overwhelming. With the right assessment, rehabilitation, and guidance, however, safe driving can be an achievable...

For many families, concerns about driving are one of the first signs that something may be changing. A missed stop sign, confusion in familiar neighborhoods, slower reaction times, or increased anxiety behind the wheel can raise quiet but persistent questions: Is this normal aging—or could it be something more? At Fitness to Drive, we often see families come to us during this uncertain stage. Driving challenges can be an early indicator of cognitive impairment, including dementia, and...