Adaptive Driving Guides

Once you’ve picked out the hand controls, the wheelchair lift, or the securement system, you still have one more decision to make, and it might matter more than the equipment

Noticing numbness, tingling, or weakness in your feet or hands can be unsettling, especially when you start wondering what it means for something as routine as driving. If you or

For a lot of drivers, the conversation starts the same way. A doctor mentions a safety concern. A family member brings it up at dinner, gently but pointedly. And underneath

If you’ve been told by a doctor or driver rehabilitation specialist that hand controls could restore your ability to drive — or if you’ve been researching adaptive equipment on your

Electronic hand controls enable people with restricted lower body mobility to drive accessible vehicles independently using electronic equipment. Hand controls allow drivers to operate the brake and gas accelerator by

Mobility is defined as the ability to move or walk freely and easily, which is considered critical for one’s health and independence.   A mobility disability often affects a person’s movement

Wheelchair securement systems provide safety to wheelchair users and can be a lifesaver in the event of an accident or sudden stop. A securement system is necessary because simply putting

Getting in and out of the car is often the hardest part of the trip, not the driving. If lowering into the seat, twisting your body, or lifting your legs

For a disabled person, freedom and mobility are extremely important. Activities that many people take for granted, like driving a car to a doctor’s appointment or the grocery store, can