BASIC NEEDS – TRANSPORTATION Driver & Pedestrian Information For driving ability evaluation, ask your doctor for a referral to the Driver Program at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. Additionally, see the following resources for guidance and support: The Hartford’s website: www.thehartford.com/talkwitholderdrivers American Automobile Association (AAA) Senior Driving: seniordriving.aaa.com AARP Smart Driver 1-800-350-7025 4201 FM 1960 W. Houston, TX 77068 www.aarpdriversafety.org The Driver Safety course helps drivers 50 years and older understand age-related changes and adapt their driving accordingly.
City and County of Honolulu – Division of Motor Vehicles 808-768-9100 925 Dillingham Blvd. Suite 257 Honolulu, HI 96817 www.honolulu.gov/csd Serves O ʻ ahu residents by issuing driver’s licenses, motor vehicle registrations, business licenses, disability parking placards, moped registrations and bicycle licenses. Rehab Hospital of the Pacific – Drivers Program 808-566-3862 226 N. Kuakini St. Honolulu, HI 96817 rehabhospital.org/programs/drivers-program Provides a comprehensive evaluation to assess the ability to continue driving or return to driving.
For those who have sustained a new injury, illness or diagnosis, the Drivers Program assesses abilities to reintegrate into the community by maintaining or regaining driving independence. Additional components of the program include a behind-the-wheel assessment, adaptive equipment consultation and optional additional training sessions. Ask your doctor to make a referral. Local Transportation & Passes Some transportation services support independent older adults or disabled travelers, while others assist those needing help. Persons with Disabilities Parking Permit applications are available at Satellite City Halls (see page 24 ) or www.hawaii.gov/health/dcab .
Ride-sharing apps like Lyft or Uber are also options. 21