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For many people with disability, being able to drive safely is empowering and transformative. Some people even describe it as life-changing … others life saving.

 

We have collated some personal driving stories to inspire others to explore the possibility of driving. They reinforce the benefits found when taking on the journey to gain more freedom and independence!

 

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  • Client Stories
  • Education / Information
  • Hand Controls
  • Product Review
  • Stories with Video
  • Vehicle Access
Tonya shown using her new hand controls that enable her to drive with neuropathy
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Driving With Neuropathy: How Two Australians Got Back on the Road 

Some people with neuropathy lose confidence behind the wheel and stop driving. However modern controls can help many return to driving safely.
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Modifying an older car with help from the NDIS
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Does Car Age Affect NDIS Modification Funding?

The guidelines you need to know if you drive with disabilities and would like to modify an older car with funding help from the NDIS.
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Ross and Chris in the Disability Driving Centre Workshop
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Servicing and Maintaining Your Disability Vehicle Equipment

We explain why it's vital to service and maintain your driving controls and vehicle access products to stay safe and prevent issues arising.
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Image with 6 different types of hand controls in a tiled effect
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Why It Is Essential to Trial a Variety of Hand Controls

A summary of what you need to know about testing the full range of available hand controls when driving with disability.
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Rear view of white car with hand controls in use learner plates and wheelchair next to driver door
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Learning to Drive with Disability

Make sense of the process of learning to drive with disability. An overview of the key people who can help get you licensed and on ...
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Image split into three, one of Ame in driver seat smiling and two of her foot working the joystick control with her 3 toes
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Driving with 0 Arms 1 Leg and 3 Toes

Ame Barnbrook, born with no arms, one leg and three toes, is showing us the possibility of driving with complex disabilities.
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