The much-anticipated day is finally here! Today marks the beginning of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, starting on December 2.
We are thrilled to announce this year’s theme: “Be Proactive.” To support this initiative, Safe Mobility for Life has launched the Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Resource Hub. This hub offers a range of practical tools and resources, all free of charge, to help older adults stay safe, mobile, and independent by being proactive.
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find:
- A hands-on interactive learning space to help you develop and maintain safe driving behaviors.
- Safety resources and programs from our Florida partners to help you #BeProactive about your safe driving skills.
- A social media kit with ready-to-go posts and graphics to amplify the ODSAW message in your community.
In the spirit of “Being Proactive,” I would like to extend an invitation for you to join us at an upcoming virtual webinar called “Working Together,” taking place on Thursday, December 5, at 2:00pm. This interactive webinar will delve into the older driver safety strategies, approaches, and metrics that are aligned with the goal of achieving ZERO traffic injuries and fatalities on Florida’s roadways. You can register for the webinar here.
I would like to personally express my gratitude to each and every one of you for your dedicated work in improving the safety, access, and mobility of Florida’s older adults. If you have any questions or ideas to share, please do not hesitate to reach out. Collaboration lies at the core of our efforts, and together, we can ensure that Florida’s aging population remains safe and mobile for years to come.
Warm regards,
Gail Holley
Safe Mobility for Life Program Manager
Florida Department of Transportation