Reducing the Crash Rate for Senior Drivers and Saving Lives: AAA Texas Offers Solutions on Aging and Transportation Issues
--WHAT: A Traffic Safety Forum co-sponsored by AAA Texas, the Citizens for Traffic Safety of Greater Dallas, the Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas, North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council and Texas Instruments Inc. WHO: Dr. T. Bella Dinh-Zarr, Director of Traffic Safety Policy for AAA in Washington, D.C., will discuss how to keep senior drivers safely on the road. Dr. Dinh-Zarr will also provide information on an upcoming AAA program that will be a breakthrough in the field of transportation safety by screening older drivers who are at risk of being involved in a crash. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003 8:30 AM -- 4:00 PM (Dr. Dinh-Zarr will speak at 9:30 AM) WHERE: American Red Cross 4800 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235
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