Driving and ALS - Kendra Berry, BSc.OT

Driving is an important activity for many people, it is often associated with a sense of independence. It is a complex task that requires adequate physical, cognitive/perceptual and functional abilities. ALS is an illness that can affect these abilities, therefore having an impact on one’s ability to drive safely. The ALS multidisciplinary team at the Montreal Neurological Hospital/Institute implemented a driving screening process with the objective of promoting and prolonging driving safety in patients with ALS. Our project, known as the ALS Steering Wheel, is presented in the webinar.