Parkinsoncafé Amsterdam took the lead with this theme. We received requests from various quarters asking if we could also feature Frank Schopman’s story at our café. Frank has Parkinson’s himself; he was a teacher during his career, and he will be speaking to us about driving and Parkinson’s. Two questions are central to this discussion:
- What should you do if you're diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and you have a driver's license?
- What should you do if your driver's license is about to expire and you've had Parkinson's for several years?
Questions that will be addressed include:
- How does Parkinson's disease affect driving?
- What about insurance?
- How do you apply for a driver's license renewal?
- What do a neurologist and a medical examiner do, and what is a medical certificate?
- What does a driving test involve, and who administers it?
- What does the CBR (Central Bureau for Driving Proficiency) look for?
- What about taking medication while driving?
- What role does a caregiver play when it comes to driving?
- What alternatives are there to driving?
Has Frank published his autobiography about living with Parkinson's? Frank will take us on that journey.
Parkinson Café, Uithoorn region
Topic: Renewing Your Driver’s License
Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 3:30–5:30 p.m.
’t Podium Community Center, Kudelstaartseweg 239 in Kudelstaart
Tickets: https://pcu.eventgoose.com
Cost: max €5 per person, including coffee/tea/water
discount code: Minima (if needed)
Info: info@pcafe.nl