Iβve been driving the same car for over 10 years now. Blessed and praying to be able to upgrade soon!
Driving with hand controls gives me independence, but I also know not everyone with a spinal cord injury has this access.
Thatβs why resources matter. For me, my dad bought the car, and the modifications were covered through DARS(Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services).
Not every state calls it DARS, but every state has a Vocational Rehabilitation program that can help with driving modifications.
Here are some resources if you or someone you know is looking into adaptive driving:
π DARS / State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs β Every state has some version of VR that can help with modifications.
π NMEDA (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association) β
nmeda.org β Find certified dealers and specialists.
π NHTSA β Adaptive Driving β
nhtsa.gov/adaptive-driving β Info on licensing, safety, and adaptive equipment.
π Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation β chri...