DRIVE training is a program for drivers who regularly transport passengers with unique needs related to aging or disability. DRIVE training offered by COAAA fulfills the transportation quality assurance standards required for providers under the Older Americans Act Title III services in Ohio and Ohio’s PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver program. COAAA schedules DRIVE training and train-the-trainer sessions throughout the year.

Attention: All DRIVE programs are now In-Person only.

DRIVE Course Information

Transporting Older and Disabled Passengers

• DRIVE Course Fact Sheet
• DRIVE Curriculum

DRIVE Course Schedules and Registration

Columbus

Trainers:

• DRIVE Train the Trainer  -  Fall 2023

 

Drivers:

• DRIVE Course  -  Spring 2023
• DRIVE Course  -  Fall 2023
• Defensive Driving Classes - SafetyServe.com

 

Other Courses Around Ohio:

There may be other courses offered in your area of the state. Please check with your Area Agency on Aging which serves your area of the state for course availability. Ohio AAA map

DRIVE TRAINERS Information

• 2022 Active DRIVE trainers list.  This is not a public list.  Most DRIVE Trainers are training staff from their own companies.  For a copy of this list, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 614-645-7300.
• Some DRIVE trainers are able to train people using the DRIVE Curriculum outside their companies.  They generally charge a fee for time and materials.  The list of those individuals is here.
• DRIVE Trainers Recordkeeping Requirements

State of Ohio Rules

• Ohio Department of Aging(Older Americans Act, Title III and PASSPORT)
• Ohio Department of Emergency Medical Services(Ambulette Rules)
• Ohio Department of Transportation-Rules for 5311 and Coordination Programs

Information on Transportation and Disabilities

• General Disabilities Information:
  https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
• Federal Transit Administration-Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA) ---General information, Questions and Answers concerning wheelchairs, public transit and other issues:
  https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/civil-rights-ada/civil-rights-training-materials
• The United States Access Board Guidelines for Accessible Transportation:
  http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/transportation
• University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute-Ride Safe Brochure and website for those who are transporting wheelchairs:
  http://www.travelsafer.org/
• National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association:
  http://www.nmeda.com
• Information on disabilities products from many manufacturers:
  https://abledata.acl.gov/