
Using the Independent Living Curriculum and Planning Volunteer Training
TRAINING AGENDA SAMPLE
Agenda
Workshop/Training Title: How is my Driving? Warning Signs and Alternatives
Location: Greenville Community Center, Room 14 Date: August 30, 2010 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Rose Chan, Volunteer Coordinator Expected Number of Participants: 18-20
Activity (Outline) Estimate
d time
Method Resources (speaker,
materials, handouts)
Welcome 5 min. Facilitator explains her role and
background with program.
PowerPoint slide 1
Coffee and snacks
Learning objectives: Participants will:
1. Understand how aging can affect driving
ability
2. Identify warning signs that driving may not
be safe
3. Understand local transportation
alternatives and how they work
5 min. Provide overview and
housekeeping.
PowerPoint slide 2
Warm-up and introductions
Ice-breaker: Stand up if you ...
(e.g. speak more than one language; have
grandchildren, can do the cha-cha-cha)
15 min. Go around the room for
introductions – name, where you
are from, and your best driving tip.
N/A
Content- Older Drivers: myths and realities
Main points:
Aging eventually causes slowdown in reflexes and
response time (possible side effects of
medications; hearing and vision impairment;
memory and concentration).
Warning signs that driver should stop driving
20 min. Lecture and large group discussion
Callout: What are some things you
have seen or experienced, or heard
about regarding elderly drivers that
concerned you?
PowerPoint slides 3-5
Blackboard or chart
for writing
Warning signs checklist
(handouts)
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