Elders Education and Workshops

Supporting Elders Through Driving Assessments in British Columbia ...

For many Elders, driving has been a lifelong responsibility — a way to care for family, support community, and maintain independence. Being asked to complete an Enhanced Road Assessment can feel overwhelming, especially when the process is unfamiliar or poorly explained.

Elders Education Workshops are designed to provide clear information, emotional reassurance, and practical preparation in a way that honours Elders’ experience and role within their families and communities. These workshops focus on understanding the process, reducing fear, and planning next steps with dignity — whatever the outcome.

Workshops are offered in flexible formats to meet different community needs.

Elders Education: Understanding Driving Assessments

2-Hour Information Session (Online or In-Person)

This session provides a clear, plain-language overview of the Enhanced Road Assessment process in British Columbia. It is designed to help Elders, families, and community staff understand what is happening, why assessments occur, and what to expect — without pressure or evaluation.

What This Session Covers;

• What an Enhanced Road Assessment is and when it may be required
• The role of doctors, medical screening, and referrals
• What to expect during a driving assessment with Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
• Common concerns and misconceptions
• How changes to driving status can affect families and communities
• Planning next steps with care and respect

This session is informational only. There is no testing, assessment, or expectation of performance.

Format:

2 hours | Online (Zoom) or in person

Includes time for questions and discussion

Who This Is For:

Elders, family members, caregivers, and community or health staff seeking clear and supportive information.

Elders Education: Preparing for Driving Assessments

Two-Day In-Person Community Workshop

This two-day workshop offers a deeper, more supportive approach for Elders who would benefit from additional time, preparation, and community connection. Learning is spread across two days, allowing space for reflection, conversation, and rest. Shared meals and social time are considered an important part of the gathering.

The workshop blends education, practical preparation, and planning — helping Elders feel more confident and less rushed as they navigate the assessment process.

Day One: Understanding the Process & Sharing Experience;

• Welcome and setting a respectful, non-judgmental tone
• Why driving matters to Elders and communities
• Understanding the Enhanced Road Assessment and why referrals happen
• The roles of doctors, RoadSafetyBC, and ICBC
• Shared meal and informal conversation
• Discussion of driving as responsibility, care, and income
• Space for stories, questions, and reflection

Day Two: Preparation, Confidence & Planning

• Re-grounding and clarification of questions
• What assessors are observing during a driving assessment
• Real-world expectations and decision-making
• Supported review of the Learn to Drive Smart guide
• What to expect with pre-trip checks and vehicle familiarity
• Strategies for reducing anxiety on assessment day
• Planning for all outcomes while preserving dignity and independence

These workshops are educational and supportive. They do not include testing, do not replace official assessments, and do not guarantee outcomes.

Format:

Two full days (with regular breaks)

In-person, community-hosted. Family members and support workers are welcome where appropriate

Hosting Elders Education Workshops

Workshops are typically hosted by First Nations, Friendship Centres, health or wellness teams, and community organizations. Sessions can be offered as stand-alone events or as part of broader Elder wellness, safety, or mobility programming.

Content is adapted to the group and delivered in a way that is calm, respectful, and non-judgmental.

Pricing & Hosting

Workshops are hosted and funded by communities or organizations. Pricing reflects preparation, facilitation, adaptation to community needs, and follow-up support.

Two-hour information sessions are typically scoped within a low four-figure range, while two-day in-person workshops are typically scoped within a mid four-figure range, plus travel where applicable. Optional follow-up sessions or additional support can be discussed if helpful.

A short conversation is usually the best way to determine fit, scope, and hosting details.