Why request this service?

• For persons who have difficulty getting in or out of their vehicles safely
• Following a change in physical condition (amputation, paralysis of one or more limbs, etc.)
• When the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec  (SAAQ) requests an assessment from an occupational therapist

Cost

• There are no occupational therapy fees for those eligible to receive services from the Centre de réadaptation de l'Estrie du CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS
• Government financial assistance is available for equipment to adapt a vehicle if the health condition is both permanent and medically recognized; if the user is not living in a public institution
• Financial assistance is also available to purchase a vehicle if it is to be adapted for a child

Driving skills assessments

• For drivers or learners
• Adaptations available (if required)
  
  

Vehicle adaptation

• For drivers and passengers of all ages
• To transport your mobility aid (wheelchair or other)