DRIVE Training
DRIVE training is a program for drivers who regularly transport passengers with unique needs related to aging or disability.
Overview
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 Schedules & Registration
Columbus
Drivers:
- Register for Drive Training
2027 DRIVE Fundamentals Course Schedule - Registration Form
| Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 26 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Tuesday, February 16 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Tuesday, April 20 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Tuesday, May 18 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Tuesday, June 15 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Tuesday, August 17| 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Tuesday, September 28 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Tuesday, November 16 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
- 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
- This is not a public list. Most DRIVE Trainers are training staff from their own companies. For a copy of this list, please contact drivetraining@coaaa.org or call 614-645-3894.
- 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
Trainers:
- Register for Drive Train the Trainer
2027 DRIVE Train the Trainer Course Schedule - Registration Form
| Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| March 22-24 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| July 19-21 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
| October 18-20 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | COAAA, 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 |
State of Ohio Rules
- Ohio Department of Aging (Older Americans Act, Title III and PASSPORT)
- Ohio Department of Emergency Medical Services (Ambulette Rules)
- Ohio Dept. of Transportation — Office of Transit
Information on Transportation & Disabilities
- General Disabilities Information:
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:
transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/civil-rights-ada/civil-rights-training-materials - The United States Access Board:
access-board.gov - University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute-Ride Safe Brochure and website for those who are transporting wheelchairs:
wc-transportation-safety.umtri.umich.edu - National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association:
nmeda.org - Q’Straint Information on Wheelchair Securement Products and Training:
qstraint.com