1.) Class Introduction and Overview

a.

Instructors introduction and credentials

b. What you should expect from this class – key take-aways

c. Topics covered

d. Importance of Automotive Mobility

e. Activity: survey attendees on their knowledge of Mobility Equipment Dealers (MED) & NMEDA

i. Write out learner expectations

1. learner objectives

2. Share expectations with group and note for recap

2.) History of Mobility Companies/ Manufacturers/ Personal Connection

a. Ralph Braun

b. Mobility Equipment Dealer Profile

3.) Present Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions Presentation

(LIVE PRESENTATION/PPT)

a. Mobility Industry Overview

b. Key players: Companies and Organizations involved in Mobility

c. Simple Road Map for Starting the Mobility Process

d. Review General Solutions Categories for

Consumers / Youth & Children / Caregivers / Therapists

e. Proper Mobility Equipment Shopping and Purchase Process

f. Financial assistance available to consumer/client

i. Private

ii. Corporate

iii. Government

g. Helpful links to get more information for clients

Activity 1: Individual Case Studies

(BREAK)

4.) Matching Mobility Changes to Mobility Solutions

a. Importance / Factors to Consider

5.) Chronic illnesses and disabilities that may require Automotive Mobility Solutions

a.) Review symptoms and prognosis as they relate to automotive mobility solutions (view from a Mobility expert perspective)

i. Arthritis

1. Symptoms

2. Long term prognosis

3.Who affected

4.Types of Automotive Mobility Solutions

ii. MS, ALS, MD

1. Symptoms

2. Long term prognosis

3. Who affected

4. Types of Automotive Mobility Solutions

iii. Spinal Bifida/Pediatric Conditions

1. Symptoms

2. Long term prognosis

3. Who affected

4. Types of Automotive Mobility Solutions

iv. Obesity

1. Symptoms

2. Long term prognosis

3. Who affected

4. Types of Automotive Mobility Solutions

Activity 2: Role Plays

(LUNCH)

6.) Live Presentation: Vehicle Walk–A-Rounds

a. Side-Entry Lowered Floor Minivan

b. Rear-Entry Lowered Floor Minivan

c. SUV Lift-up Seat and Scooter Lift

d. Full-size Van

7.) Working with Mobility Dealers

a. Review shopping process

b. Sales and service support issues

i. Reinforce mobility dealer first resource

ii.. NMEDA’s role (QAP/Mediation Process from website)

iii.. Worksheet in book

8.) Resources Review

a. NMEDA.com

b. AOTA.com

c. ADED.com

d. Auto manufactures

e. Mobility Equipment Manufacturers

Activity 3- Cooperative Learning / Group Problem Solving

a.

Pulling all the pieces together – a planning process (small group or individual). Based on illness or Chronic Condition (small groups pick one from the jar) develop a logical step by step path to an automotive mobility solutions and explain why for each step and who benefits

i. 19 year old paraplegic boy

ii.58 years old severely arthritic woman

iii.65 year old couple: one has MS/Peripheral vascular disease and is having trouble getting around.

(BREAK)

9.) Class Evaluation, Associate Membership Application

and CEU Test

(Total Class Time: 7 Hours)