One of the more unfortunate states I could research for driving resources.  I only found one resource, so you are likely having to use a regular driving school for drivers’ education. I hope things change over time where states can have available resources for autistic drivers. As always, comment below or message me if you have a resource to share. Thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day!  

 
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Driving Schools: 

Nothing I can find for now as of June 23rd, 2023.  

 

 

 

Non-Driving Schools: 

 

Ability KC 

This organization has been going since 1978 helping adults drive behind the wheel. Their therapists are specialized in doing driving assessments and training of various disabilities like autism, ADHD, and other conditions. Evaluations include driver's safety and control, use of adaptive equipment, and clinical testing. 


 

Initiatives:  

 
Permanent Disability Indicator 

Displaying the individual's disabilities. Obtained by request and submission by physician's statement. Despite the new, you can request to remove it if you change your mind later on. 

Another state with few resources from what I could gather. I do recall using an Autism Society of Minnesota doing a presentation last year, so it is unfortunate that there is not much to get. As always, comment below or message me if you have a resource to share. Thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day!  

 
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Driving Schools: 

Nothing I could find anything for now as of June 23rd, 2023.  

 

 
Non-Driving Schools: 



Adaptive Experts  

This organization has licensed OT staff with driving instructor experience. They have experience working with most disability populations with comprehensive driver evaluation, and behind the wheel training. This school is also in North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.  
 

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute 

Their driver rehab services include clinical and behind the wheel assessments to provide recommendations for next steps if driving or not. Autism along with other disabilities and conditions are mentioned on their website. Resources and brochures are included on the website as well.  

 
 

Initiatives: 

 
Autism Spectrum and/or Mental Health Indicator Request Form 

This helps alerts officers about autism and if you do not want it later on, you can remove it. 

I was pleased to find more resources here than I did with other states. The state of Iowa has some healthy schools and programs and one of them by Andy Nelson, I spoke to before and respect his work. As always, message me or comment below this post if you have a resource for me to share. Thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day!  

 

Driving Schools: 
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Safer Driver Solutions: 

Along with their standard driver education programs, they have an individualized program by Andy Nelson that is designed to work with teens and adults with autism. One of their driver rehab specialists will work one to one with students on their needs and assess their driving ability to go forward. They also include defensive lessons in their programs as well. Their special needs program includes those with anxiety and ADHD populations. Payment wise, one of their pages covers funding, which some of the options includes SSI and private pay. 


Right Way Driver Education, Inc. 

They specialize in driver education services over at the Cedar Rapids area. One of their staff is certified as a driver rehab specialist and offers services for drivers with disabilities.   

 
Driven School of Driving LLC 

Offering driver education in the northwestern part of Iowa, they offer a driver rehab version of their program. They have experience working with students on the autism spectrum, ADHD, and those with anxiety. Their head person has a master's in special education and 10 years of experience in a classroom.  

 
 

Non-Driving Schools: 


Adaptive Experts  

This organization has licensed OT staff with driving instructor experience. They have experience working with most disability populations with comprehensive driver evaluation, and behind the wheel training. This school is also in North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.  


 

Initiatives: 


ID card designation 

Used to enhance communication between the officer and the individual. In person at a center, online, or a kiosk issuance. 

I could only find these two resources in the state of Wisconsin. I hope to find more resources or driving schools with a reputation for going the extra mile. As always, comment below or message me if you have a resource for me to add. Thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day!  

 

 Driving Schools: 

The Master's Driving School 

They have adaptive driving instruction with pre-evaluation screening, behind the wheel evaluation and on-road training. Classrooms are offered both in-person at high schools and online. There is no mention of pricing on their website, so you would have to call to obtain that information.  


 
 

Non-Driving Schools: 


Adaptive Experts 

This organization has licensed OT staff with driving instructor experience. They have experience working with most disability populations with comprehensive driver evaluation, and behind the wheel training. This school is also in North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. 

 

One of those states with little noticeable driving schools with rehab programs. At least, there are two noticeable non-school programs that do exist. This is one of those states where you may have to try some regular driving schools to find the one for you. As always, comment below or message me if you have a resource for me to add. Thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day! 


Driving Schools: 

Nothing as I saw.  

 

 

Non-Driving Schools: 

 
Mississippi State University: T.K. Martin Center 

This center from the state university specializes in evaluation and training of people with disabilities who want to drive. One of the OT and certified driver rehab specialists, Eric Knox is a member of the ADED. No word on pricing, so you would have to contact Eric to obtain that information. 

 

Driving Independence 

 
Owned by OT and driver rahab specialist Nikki Simmons, Driving Independence provides driver services for those with neurological disorders. Their services include both clinical and behind the wheel evaluation, driver training, and driver equipment tech training.  Location wise, they provide these services in the northern side of the state and even tackle nearby states like West Tennessee and East Arkansas.  

 

Initiatives: 

Disability identification Card 

Proof of disability and used to get certain services, program, and/or activities. Also can be added to one’s ID card. 



 

Unlike Virginia, I could not find any driving schools or even driver rehab programs. The state program was the only thing I could find, which is unfortunate. If you happen to know any resources, do comment or message me. As always, thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day! 

 
Driving Schools:

Could not find anything at this moment. 
 


Non-Driving Schools:

West Virginia’s Division of Rehabilitation Services 

As part of their transition from school to work, they have a driver evaluation service related to their other employment services. All vary by the individual’s needs and there was no mention of a driver's education program included.  

Like Maryland, Virginia has a good amount of autism resources in relation of driving programs. I contacted the Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence before last year and liked what I saw with their work. Anyway, message me or comment below if there is a resource you want me to add. As always, thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day!  

 

Driving Schools:

 

Colonial Driving School 

They have general driver education services like teen and adult programs, private driving lessons and driver improvement clinic services. While at usual driving schools, they did blog posts on the topic of autism. Their instructors are noted for having experience teaching students with autism and other disabilities.  


Convenience Driving School 

Over in the Bristol district, they are the only one that are certified in driver's rehab services in that area. They handle all of the clinical/behind the wheel assessments and evaluations to provide recommendations to new drivers going forward.  

 


Non-Driving Schools: 

 

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center 

Their OT department does several driver services including evaluations, learner’s permit classes, driver training and adaptive tech training.   

 
Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence 

They provide general driver rehab with some standout services. There is a driver evaluation which consists of a clinical exam of your abilities and behind the wheel sessions to provide recommendations. They tackle adaptive tech and other specialty vehicles services where they help you select what vehicle is best for you.  Their webpage contains many resources and have individual pages on conditions like autism.  


Capital Driver Rehabilitation Consultants 

They are a driving school that serves all of the state. Their driver rehab services include driver training for teenagers, clinical assessments and evaluations. Autism and other disabilities and conditions are mentioned on their main page. Payment-wise, they encourage families to contact their main office to get more information.  


 

Initiatives:  

 
Adult ID Card 

Medical Indicators for law enforcement officers you can grab in any DMV in the state.  

:Compared to recent states I listed, I am glad that residents in South Carolina can have various choices to pick from for autism and driving resources. Let me know by comments or messaging if there were a resource you would like to add. As always, thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day!  

 
Driving Schools: 

 

aLord Ashley Driving School 

Their website has a page on special needs and it lists disabilities like autism and ADHD. Their instructors are able to teach students of all levels to be safe drivers and not be shy about doing so. Each instructor is paired to students based on individual needs. For their main educational courses, pricing is listed for each one. 

 

 

Non-Driving Schools:

 

Roper Rehabilitation Hospital   

Partnered with aLord Ashley Driving School, their Driving Solutions program provides driver services to individuals of various conditions. To be part of this program, you must have your medical history, current prescription, diagnosis, and current permit/license/ or state ID. The program goes over safe driving lessons you can learn. Payment-wise, insurance does not cover this program. 

  

 

Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital 

Located in Greenville, they provide a series of evaluations that goes over all the cognition and motor skills needed to drive safely. Once the assessments are complete, families and individuals get a recommendation for the next steps.  Payment-wise, insurance covers the clinical section, but not for the on-road section. Private insurance could help with cost, depending on the provider.  

 


Initiatives: 

Autism designation in ID card 

Passed in 2017, they are used to enhance communication between the officer and the individual.

I could not find any noticeable driving schools, but I did find a bunch of non-school programs, which is better than not finding anything. Message or comment below if you know of a resource to add here. As always, thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day! 

*June 30th update: Added a new program within Norton Healthcare. *

 
Driving Schools: 

Nothing at this moment.  

 
 
 

Non-Driving Schools: 

 

Norton HealthCare 

 
They provide driving evaluations and training for drivers with disabilities and other conditions. To be part of their program, you need a physical referral with a current diagnosis and other medical history and current license.  Insurance also does not cover the fees of the assessments, so plan ahead.   
They have an updated assessing program.


Drivabilities 

Private owned business that specializes in OT and Driver Rehab services for people with disabilities and other conditions. Services include evaluations, on the road assessment of skills, family education, and adaptive vehicle needs. 

 
Kentucky Career Center 

Hosted by two certified driver rehab specialists, they provide various training including simulator use, clinical pre-driving evaluation, on the road training, and adaptive tech training. They also host a permit class for those taking the written test and get a chance to do the test at an official testing location.  

I could not find a lot on this state, and I double checked the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialist website twice before publishing this blog. I hope to get more information on the state in the near future. Message me if you know any resources not listed here. As always, thank you for using this resource and have a wonderful day!  

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June 2024 Update: Added the practice traffic stop program. 

Driving Schools: 

Not at this moment. 

 


Non-Driving Schools: 

MossRehab Driving Program 

Located in both Jenkintown and even in Wilmington, Delaware, this program is certified by the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialist. They have clinical assessments, road training, assistive tech training, and state exam tutoring services. The page has a downloadable FAQ page that goes over most of the information, including payment details.  

Initiatives:

Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism

Located over at Newark, they run a practice traffic stop program for autistic individuals in the car. Their website includes a video on a traffic stop along with sign-ups for any upcoming in-person traffic practice events.