Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence

04/09/2020

Great information and advice!
Thank you BraunAbility

Does social distancing have your BraunAbility van spending more time in the garage and less time on the road? It's a good idea to still drive your vehicle for 20-30 minutes every week to prevent tire flat spots and keep the engine and battery running strong. Don't forget to cycle your ramp a few times too!

Here are a few more easy, at-home maintenance tips from our certified dealer service technicians:

https://www.braunability.com/us/en/owner-support/maintenance.html

04/05/2020

I just watched Crip Camp on Netflix!!! Thank you Judy!!!!

This month 43 years ago, Judith Heumann led the 504 Sit-In, a 28-day long protest with over 100 activists with varying disabilities at a federal building in San Francisco. They were demanding passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and refused to leave the building until it was signed. The protest worked. For this and her lifelong advocacy for disability rights, she was recognized her as one of TIME Magazine's 100 Women of the Year.

Please 'share' and 'like' to show respect for the "quarantine" that helped shape disability rights as we know them today!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/2RfhbPH.

#driveforinclusion

03/23/2020

DRCE AND COVID-19

Due to the Corona Virus, both Virginia and Maryland Motor Vehicle departments have closed. Due to these developments and an abundance of caution for our staff and customer safety,
DRCE has shut down all driver rehab services.

We are still open to take calls, provide quotes and schedule services once we are able.

We are completing installation of auto adaptive equipment as long as we are able to continue operations. We will literally be taking this day by day.

We are also taking good wishes and prayers at this time for our staff, as they have been temporarily laid off during this very trying time.

You can help by continuing to call and schedule installation of equipment and services in the future.

Thank you

Tammy

03/09/2020

Kempf

Kempf

This Porsche Carrera S can be driven without the pedals with the digital accelerator ring Darios and the main hand brake by a driver who lost the use of his legs.

02/18/2020

Nashville Sled Preds bring injured military veterans together

USA USA USA!!! So proud of you three great men!!!!
Ben John and Joey!!!!

https://www.nbcsports.com/video/nashville-sled-preds-bring-injured-military-veterans-together?fbclid=IwAR30vKOBoBayZC6SFhsboPdixVNAa3fSjIPVxrSaOGNTaQ1bffwt0JCZLoY

Three Marines injured in the line of duty moved to Nashville to fully commit to the sport of sled hockey with the Nashville Sled Preds.

02/17/2020

Demo a van today.

Demo a van today.

Get moving with BraunAbility.

01/14/2020

Prepare for the day that you ask your love one to stop driving

Please take time to read!
DRCE provides fitness for driving evaluation for Older Drivers.
https://the-journal.com/articles/164703?fbclid=IwAR2t18j1C5or2axpPZNOgiFdwvcWDzQIygd0AvvzMEiwDLBaaH5cXJmjaHM

Driving gives a feeling of freedom because you can travel wherever you wish. But, there may come a point when either you or someone close to you...

01/10/2020

Check out some of our 2019 builds! Congratulations to our amazing team of Driver Rehab Specialists and Technicians.

10/04/2019

What is a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist? | Derrick Scott - Blog

https://www.christopherreeve.org/blog/daily-dose/what-is-a-driver-rehabilitation-specialist

The range of services offered by Driver Rehabilitation programs differ

09/13/2019

BraunAbility

We can help you find yours!!

The 2018 BraunAbility Toyota Sienna XL has all the space you want, plus the uncompromised ride you demand. Experience it for yourself!

09/06/2019

Congratulations to our friend Pat Horan on your Pitch!!!!

Congrats Pat Horan on your great first pitch at Sunday's Washington Nationals game. We can't think of a better choice for Heroes Day!

09/03/2019

These 10 Wounded Veteran Charities Have Big Impact

We are blessed to work with some amazing non-profit organizations!

Congratulations to our friends for being named in the top 10 Wounded Veteran Charities by military.com

Operation Second Chance
Hope For The Warriors
Semper Fi Fund

https://www.military.com/spouse/military-life/military-resources/these-10-wounded-veteran-charities-big-impact.html?fbclid=IwAR3FVLDjnRXmfJMZdVY6BTXVrogtbK5KzarSxqhxQWeqTbYbOAak7XKqIyY

How do you find the best wounded veterans charities? This list will help.

09/03/2019

All the way from North Carolina!!! Check out the hand controls on this 2019 Mercedes Sprinter!!! MPS F1 Guido Simples

Great Job DRCE Team!

08/18/2019

The Daily Goalcast

Listen Our friend Travis Mills message, you can control your attitude!

SSG Travis Mills was devastated when a bomb took away all four of his limbs... until a fellow amputee changed his perspective on life.

Speaker: SSG Travis Mills for NCQA - National Committee for Quality Assurance

08/16/2019

Help Our Military Heroes

#ALSSUCKS

I have met so many people amazing people, but to meet someone with as much Grace as Allen Jones is rare.

Thank you so much to Carla Alexis for making sure we got connected, so that we may have the opportunity to serve this family.

Thank you so much to Help Our Military Heroes for raising funds that allow our Veteran's who have given so much for us, the freedom to MAKE MEMORIES!

TEAM DRCE will continue to rise up to do whatever it takes to help as many as we can realize the freedom that wheelchair accessible vehicles can provide.

Thank you Allen and Terri for trusting us to be part of your journey and teaching us to live our DASH! We will miss our friend, may you rest easy, and peace to your family and friends as they mourn your loss and celebrate a life well lived.

Fair Winds.....

Allen requests that donations be made to the Dash Movement Team for the ALS Walk to Defeat ALS http://web.alsa.org/goto/the-movement

Thursday, March 26, in Chantilly, VA, positivity flowed from our 95th ♿️ mini van recipient.
Cpt. Allen Jones, retired USAF, is battling ALS. (Lou Gehrigs Disease - ALS)
In his speech, he was unbelievably focused on his family and what he has to look forward to, instead of what he can expect to
‘look forward’ to losing.

Allen shared the meaning of a very small tattoo on his inside-left wrist of a DASH “-“
'The Dash” is a poem by Linda Ellis.

Allen expressed his gratitude, on behalf of himself and his family, for the wheelchair accessible mini van. He was inspired by the generous HOMH community. The Allen family now have the freedom to travel and create memories!
Welcome to our HOMH Family!!
#Highwayto100Heroes ♿️🇺🇸🛣🔑🚐🚘

08/13/2019

That’s a wrap! ADED2019 Team DRCE!
Trista Windows

08/10/2019

ADED CONFERENCE 2019 Lexington KY
We are on our way!

07/30/2019

Veigel GmbH + Co. KG

We are so excited that the Jimmy is finally available!

Our new Veigel Seat Buckle Assist's commercial!😎 Seat back and enjoy the ride!
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#veigel #automotive #veigelautomotive #blue #fresh #innovation #gadget #seatbelt #buckleup #helping #assist #easy #comfortable #modern #technology #reddot #reddotaward #wonderful #monday #madeingermany

07/22/2019

Veteran of the Year: Adam Keys

Congratulations to our friend Adam Keez!!!

Adam Keys is a veteran, public speaker, marathoner, climber and stand up comedian. He's also a triple amputee and survivor of a deadly attack in Afghanistan in 2011. He was honored as the Veteran of the year for 2019.

07/17/2019

Congratulations to our friends Semper Fi Fund

This year we reached a major milestone — $200 MILLION in assistance provided to our Service members! 🇺🇸 #SemperFiFund #AmericasFund #15YearsofSFF

Read about our beginnings here: https://semperfifund.org/who-we-are/history/

06/30/2019

Check out some of our June 2019 builds! Congratulations to our amazing team of Driver Rehab Specialists and Technicians.

Steve Morrison Trista Windows Tammy Lynn Phipps Scott Clendenin Justin Gordon Robert Baker

06/28/2019

GO with the best fit.

GO with the best fit.

#1 Recommended Brand in Mobility

06/15/2019

UPDATE: We did not win the contest, But over 300 more people know what we do!! Bring awareness and letting the world know WE ARE RELEVANT and
We have arrived!

We made amazing contacts and that is always a WIN!

Under 1 hour she’s Pitching!!!
DRCE DRCE DRCE!!!!

06/15/2019

Good luck to DRCE at the Women’s Founder Pitch

06/12/2019

Women Empower X Washington D.C. 2019

Round 2!!! Join us in cheering for DRCE to win the Women Founders Pitch Competition!

Women Empower X is the premier event for entrepreneurs, go-getters, industry leaders, executives and any woman who has a dream and a mission to turn her ideas into reality. Join us for the 3rd year in a row at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, June 15th! The Women Empower Expo....

06/02/2019

Congratulations Kelly Morse!!! We are SO proud of you!

During her time at Salus while pursuing her Doctor of Optometry degree, Kelly Morse, OD ‘19 had to fight her way back from being paralyzed from an unknown virus, in order to reach her dream of becoming an optometrist. As she received her diploma and officially became an optometrist last week, her friends, family and the Salus community were all there to cheer her on!

"We all face challenges of different magnitudes at different times in our lives, and this was mine. I’ve overcome a lot, but I’m not done yet.” Kelly is truly a testament to a fighting spirit. Read more: salus.edu/kelly-morse #SalusGrad #SalusProud

06/02/2019

Pictures and Scores are in for the Women's Veteran Summit Pitch Competition. We got 2nd Place, this time! Next time we WIN!

05/31/2019

ALS SUCKS!!!!

May 31st is the last day of ALS Awareness Month.

Please take a moment to read this post copied from a very special friend!

Since tomorrow is the final day of May and ALS Awareness month, I thought what better way to recognize the need for awareness then sharing my ALS story

21 months ago I had cramping in my right calf
17 months ago I became wheelchair dependent
15 months ago we received the diagnosis that would forever change our lives
13 months ago I began to lose the use of my hands and arms
10 months ago I lost my ability to breathe
1 month ago I lost my ability to eat
1 week ago I lost my ability to speak and swallow

Everyone's ALS story is different, but the ending is always the same. What it does to your family is equally devastating.

Know why we need to raise awareness and funding towards finding a cure for this horrible disease!

I have not lost my ability to fight.
#endals #IamALS #FALS

05/18/2019

Come out the Salute to Armed Forces Event In Charles Town WV

Raising Money for Help Our Military Heroes

05/10/2019

DRCE is excited to work with Hope For The Warriors with the Drive for Hope Program!

Allowing us to provide mobility and freedom to Veterans like Jeff Cambre !

We look forward to many more projects!

Through the support of our Drive For Hope program, U.S. Army veteran Jeff Cambre had his truck adapted to meet his needs at Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. The facilitators at the center taught him how to drive with hand controls and more. The restored sense of independence and HOPE is why the Drive For Hope program is so valuable.

Jeff was joined by his wife, Gloria, and Hope For The Warriors staff. Thank you, Jeff, for taking us for a spin yesterday! Your resilience and tenacity inspire us. It’s an honor to serve you and your family.

To learn more about Drive For Hope, apply for services at www.hopeforthewarriors.org.

05/09/2019

Trista Windows rocking the training! Great Job!

Beautiful shot by Gloria Trejos Cambre - Thank you

Veigel GmbH + Co. KG Compact - One of the favorite hand controls of our customers.

05/01/2019

Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence's cover photo

04/14/2019

DARS Community Rehabilitation Case Management Services (CRCMS)

DARS Community Rehabilitation Case Management Services (CRCMS)

Matching Rehabilitative Needs with Appropriate Services. We assist individuals with severe physical and sensory disabilities to work, to establish self-esteem, and to prevent, eliminate or reduce economic and personal dependency

04/14/2019

Spring Builds

04/14/2019

Help Our Military HeroesVan # 114
Welcome to the family Gavin White