Testimonials

“Any high school or college interested in using the DUI Simulator, please don’t hesitate. The opportunity for students to use the DUI Simulator and find out the effects of drinking and driving bring a harsh awareness to them, without the harsh effects.”

Sarah Zirkle
Coordinator, Student Activities, College Events and Sports Information
Kankakee Community College

“I am pleased to recommend the DUI Simulator to other institutions. We struggle every year to find a program that will interest students. The program was effective and reached students with a hands on ‘reality’ program about drinking and driving. We were also able to attract a wonderful article and picture in the city paper of our President behind the wheel. I highly recommend the program. Thank you.”

Kate Zanger
Vice President for Student Life
Clarke College

“[The DUI Simulator] was a definite success with our students, and well received by our faculty and staff. The whole experience makes you think twice about taking any risk. I would like to see this DDS opportunity become an annual experience for our NSCC students. I want to also commend your two facilitators for their eagerness to promote the importance of the DDS. They were both very easy to work with.”

Keith Van Horn, B.A., M.S.
Student Services Coordinator
Northwest State Community College

“I can’t think PEERS Foundation enough for coming to our campus and bringing the DUI Simulation program. Our students were very receptive and really enjoyed the program. Many of them were surprised how impaired their driving could be after only a few drinks. The staff who facilitated the program were very professional and kind, but I believe their age (being in similar age to the students) really helped the students identify with them and made the program a great success. Thank you again, we look forward to having this program back on our campus sometime in the future!”

Jessica Brown
Health and Wellness Educator
Stonehill College

“Fullerton College Health Services hosted a Safe Spring Break fair . . . and by far, the most popular attraction was the PEERS Foundation DUI Simulator. Students were waiting in line to safely experience driving under the influence. Feedback from students was unanimously enthusiastic and positive. The representatives from PEERS Foundation were professional, knowledgeable, and easily engaged our students. The DUI Simulator was attractive, worked flawlessly, and was quite easy to install on our quad. I would highly recommend anyone thinking about utilizing a DUI simulator for students to contact PEERS Foundation”

Christine Kiger, MSN, RN
Director Health Services
Fullerton College

“Although our particular process was demanding at times, you and the entire staff remained professional and understanding and the service far out weighed the time and energy put in by all parties. I look forward to working with PEERS Foundation in the future and repeating the simulator in future events.”

Stephen M. Monnerjahn
Health Services Coordinator/Alcohol Awareness Program Facilitator
Delgado Community College

“The Reality Check program was awesome, my students and I had one of the best learning days ever! The faculty was also very excited and told me that they have never experienced anything (so fun and education at the same time) like that before. I can’t wait until next y ear for the program or a similar one to return to Jasper Count! I asked some of my students about PEERS Foundation returning and they suggested next week would be sufficient. Words cannot express the influence that this program had on myself, other faculty, and more importantly the students. I think this program should be required for all middle and high schools in the state of South Carolina.”

Nyrita Austin
Safe & Drug Free Schools Coordinator
Jasper County School District

“Reality Check was great! The host really got the students excited about playing and kept their attention the entire time. It is a great show, with tons of group participation and awesome cash prizes. The staff was super friendly and professional. I would recommend this game-show to any university.”

Allison Panissidi
Resident Director
Post University

“I have envisioned having the simulator here for quite some time and it was even better than I had anticipated. Our students really seemed to gain a perspective on drinking and driving that they may not have had before. It was interesting to see their reaction to the simulator both while sitting in the car and while watching the other students drive on the big screen in the auditorium. I think that we most definitely touched a few lives with the program. It is my hope that every student in our county is exposed to this program sometime in their four years in Union County High School.”

Eddie Graham
Union County Board of Education

“The program was a big hit with the students; almost every one walking through the quad stopped to check it out and ask questions. They expressed interest in the simulator and more importantly, many expressed gratitude to us for helping to create awareness and discussion on campus about the issue of drinking and driving. Each time a student emerged from the vehicle to report that he/she had crashed or worse, and proclaiming that the program was ‘intense’ and realistic, the ripple effect on the crowd was powerful in its own right.”

Becky J. Cassell
Alcohol and Drug Education and Support Services
Loyola College in Maryland