Disability Specialist Driving Instructors are key players
Total Ability was invited to speak at the 2018 Australian Driver Trainer Association, (ADTA), Conference on the Gold Coast on Saturday 3 November 2018.
Disability Driving Blog
Gaining or regaining the ability to drive is for many people with disabilities, reduced limb strength or limited mobility an important step towards greater independence.
Here, we share the stories from our clients, often highlighting examples where people have negotiated their way through ‘the system’ (state and territory licence requirements, NDIS funding help and more) which often involves some perseverance and patience, but is ultimately extremely rewarding and worth the effort.
Their examples demonstrate what is possible and the help available to get behind the wheel, as well as practical insights about the different pathways that you can take to get driving.
Driving with help from the NDIS
If you are a person with a disability in Australia who wants to drive with the help of NDIS funding, this article is a great place to start your journey.
Driving Inclusivity – The Fadiel Italiana Story
How one man’s passion to get people with disabilities behind the wheel transformed a small workshop into a company that exports its equipment across the world, and helped Venice’s gondolas become accessible.
Total Driving Control – The Fadiel Satellite Accelerator
Three drivers with disabilities explain why the Fadiel Satellite Accelerator is ‘best in class’, and how they have to rely on it in some unusual conditions.
Alan “Hammer” Bloore’s story
The story of how Alan “Hammer” Bloore, paralysed from the chest down, used a Fadiel Italiana satellite hand control to finish the 2016 Targa Tasmania car rally.
Vehicle modifications opening up road to thousands of Australians living with disability
ABC Report on how game-changing technology is allowing thousands of Australians living with disability to get back behind the wheel.
Paralysed former athlete Paul Crake making Total Ability equipment available to NT people with disability
NT News article on how Total Ability’s range of driving equipment is being made available in the Northern Territory to people living with disability.
NZ Herald: Paul Crake driven to help others in wheel chairs
New Zealand Herald news article about how Paul Crake was in Auckland with a mission to help others living with disability to be able to drive.
