# @thelizzyo on Instagram - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOUbH9EkmAX - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36162651-thelizzyo-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/266a20aeb6.jpg - **Posted:** 2025-09-07T23:18:12.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Lizzy O | Motherhood & Lifestyle (@thelizzyo) β€” https://gondola.cc/thelizzyo ## Caption I’ve 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. That’s 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: πŸš— DARS / State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs – Every state has some version of VR that can help with modifications. πŸš— NMEDA (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association) – nmeda.org β†’ Find certified dealers and specialists. πŸš— NHTSA – Adaptive Driving – nhtsa.gov/adaptive-driving β†’ Info on licensing, safety, and adaptive equipment. πŸš— Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation – christopherreeve.org β†’ Resource directory + financial assistance info. πŸš— United Spinal Association – unitedspinal.org β†’ Advocacy + community resources. πŸš— Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (CDRS) – Certified specialists who train people to drive safely with adaptive equipment. Accessibility isn’t a luxury β€” it’s a right. And the more we share, the more people can access the tools that give back independence. #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth #SCICommunity #AccessibleDriving #DisabilityAwareness #1ReelPerDaySeptember ## Stats - **Views:** 26,048 - **Likes:** 1,529 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 38 ## Tags scicommunity, accessibledriving, disabilityawareness, 1reelperdayseptember, spinalcordinjuryawarenessmonth --- Copyright (c) Gondola