Mobility Corner Archive - Automotive Mobility
Please enjoy our archive of items designed to help people increase or regain their independence driving a vehicle.
Please check back regularly - we will continue to add content to this page as we archive news and features from our front page.
December 5, 2008
'Selling freedom'- Vallejo company modifies cars for physically handicapped drivers
Categories:Automotive Mobility
Tucked away in a light industrial part of Vallejo, Driving Specialties, Ltd. has provided independence to an often neglected segment of the population for 30 years.
"We modify vehicles to enable physically handicapped people to drive and be independent," said spokeswoman Gretchen Peterson.
Driving Specialties manufactures, sells, rents, leases and services transportation products, said owner David John. That could mean attaching a left foot throttle or hand control to a vehicle, or outfitting it with a scooter or wheelchair lift. The firm sells wheelchair accessible vans with lifts or ramps with a lock-down system, allowing a disabled person to stay in their chair and travel comfortably and safely, he said. (...)
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October 13th, 2008
Enabling autos for those with special needs
Categories:Automotive Mobility
Today, more people than ever need mobility assistance. But even those with serious physical difficulties still can drive their own vehicles with just a little adaptation.
And although the old conversion van with the wheelchair lift that got poor gas mileage comes to mind, there are more-economical choices available for those who need help behind the wheel. (...)
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September 8, 2008
Driving Simulator Helps Stroke Patients
Categories:OT/PT, Automotive Mobility, Disability
Occupational therapists now have a high-tech tool designed to help stroke survivors and those with brain injuries know when they can safely get behind the wheel.
A year ago, Gary Flesch had a major stroke or injury to the brain. He could barely sit up, let alone drive. (...)
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"Giving Up Driving"
Shelley Peterman Schwarz
This month we bring you another great feature from Shelley Peterman Schwarz.
Shelley Peterman Schwarz is an award-winning author, TV personality, self-syndicated columnist, motivational speaker, Internet radio host, and teleclass instructor who offers practical tips and strategies for living well despite chronic illness and disabilities. |
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For more than 20 years, Shelley has been using her personal journey living with multiple sclerosis and her professional training as a special education teacher to help others cope with life's challenges. You can visit Shelley's web site at www.MakingLifeEasier.com.
Categories: Disability, Automotive Mobility
In this month's article Shelley discusses her own past and the impact that MS had on her mobility and independence when using a vehicle.
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July 3, 2008
Renting Cars With Hand Controls For Disabled Drivers
Categories:Automotive Mobility
Link:http://users.actcom.co.il/~swfm/
May 8, 2008
Fender bender costs license
Categories:Automotive Mobility
Link: http://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=26541
"Adaptive devices to make driving easier"
Shelley Peterman Schwarz
This month we bring you the another feature provided by Shelley Peterman Schwarz.
Shelley Peterman Schwarz is an award-winning author, TV personality, self-syndicated columnist, motivational speaker, Internet radio host, and teleclass instructor who offers practical tips and strategies for living well despite chronic illness and disabilities. |
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For more than 20 years, Shelley has been using her personal journey living with multiple sclerosis and her professional training as a special education teacher to help others cope with life's challenges. You can visit Shelley's web site at www.MakingLifeEasier.com.
Categories: Automotive Mobility
This month's article discusses a variety of devices you can use to help you retain your independence driving.
Click here to read "Adaptive devices to make driving easier"
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April 2008
"Getting in and out of the car"
Shelley Peterman Schwarz
This month we bring you the first of a number of features provided by Shelley Peterman Schwarz. We are very excited to have this new partnership with Shelley, and we look forward to bringing our readers some fantastic new content.
Shelley Peterman Schwarz is an award-winning author, TV personality, self-syndicated columnist, motivational speaker, Internet radio host, and teleclass instructor who offers practical tips and strategies for living well despite chronic illness and disabilities. |
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For more than 20 years, Shelley has been using her personal journey living with multiple sclerosis and her professional training as a special education teacher to help others cope with life's challenges. You can visit Shelley's web site at www.MakingLifeEasier.com.
Categories: Automotive Mobility
This month's article provides a variety of tips and products you can use to help you get in and get out of your vehicle.
Click here to read "Getting in and out of the car"
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