http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/turny-evo.php Hand Controls Driving Turny Evo from Autoadapt is a unique solution that helps drivers and passengers with limited mobility to get into and out of the car. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:21:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/turny-evo.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/peddle-master.php Hand Controls Driving People with physical disabilities who have researched or purchased hand controls for a car know just how expensive they can be. Rick Judson is an inventor who is personally aware of this fact; along with a friend, he invented, Peddle Master, a product that is far more versatile, is less-expensive, and is portable. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:41:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/peddle-master.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/peugeot-impulse.php Hand Controls Driving The Peugeot Impulse is a clever new disability car from UK conversion specialists Allied Mobility. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:15:40 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/peugeot-impulse.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/seniors-drivers.php Hand Controls Driving Why Older People Are Generally Less Astute Drivers, and How the Answer Could Help Us Understand Schizophrenia and Depression. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:32:21 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/seniors-drivers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/daytona-speedway.php Hand Controls Driving Blind Man to Take to the Road at Daytona International Speedway - The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the nation, announced today that Mark Anthony Riccobono, a blind executive who directs technology, research, and education programs for the organization, will be the first blind individual to drive a street vehicle in public. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:24:21 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/daytona-speedway.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/disability-driving.php Hand Controls Driving Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Unveils State-Of-The-Art Vehicle to Assist People with Disabilities - American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds van equipped with assistive technology. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:45:31 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/disability-driving.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/no-license-car-insurance.php Hand Controls Driving Auto Insurance Made Available to Unlicensed Consumers - Contrary to popular belief, a driver's license is not necessarily a prerequisite for auto insurance coverage. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:31:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/no-license-car-insurance.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/mwc-2010-flashfind.php Hand Controls Driving The suitcases are in the boot, the kids in the back seat – the only thing left to do as you get in the car is to quickly check the holiday route on the navigator. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:17:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/mwc-2010-flashfind.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/adaptive-motorbikes.php Hand Controls Driving A paraplegic's wish to ride a motorbike led to a foundation that builds engineering innovations for people with disabilities. With the help of pro bono business coaching, the Dreamfit Foundation will be able to further sustain its rapid growth. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:41:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/adaptive-motorbikes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/accessible-rv.php Hand Controls Driving RVing is a great way to see the country and the RV can be made disability accessible so all can enjoy this great past time. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:55:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/accessible-rv.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/bbnav-gps.php Hand Controls Driving Navevo, a European technology company, has developed a BBNav GPS navigation system designed specifically to help drivers and passengers with disabilities find parking spaces. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:37:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/bbnav-gps.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/gps-navigation-systems.php Hand Controls Driving Examines the use of handy portable and hand held gps navigation systems for vehicles and hiking directions. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:24:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/gps-navigation-systems.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/wheelchair-carriers.php Hand Controls Driving Choosing a wheelchair carrier for your car can be an easy decision, once you know what you need, and you have determined the style and model that will be most beneficial to you. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:02:24 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/wheelchair-carriers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/hand-controls.php Hand Controls Driving Hand controls are equipment and devices that allow seniors and a person with limited or no lower body or leg movement to drive using the hands only. Depending on how they are installed, most vehicles can have hand control levers and foot pedal operation so vehicles can still be used in a standard manner. Some car manufacturers will fit hand controls to new or used models or they can be done by specialist vehicle modifiers. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:33:27 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/hand-controls.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/disabled-driving.php Hand Controls Driving Driving an adapted vehicle instead of being the passenger is the difference between being dependent on others for transportation and being independent. Owning an adaptive vehicle means choosing where and when you want to go to the store, to work or just out for the fun of it. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:40:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/disabled-driving.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/gm-saab.php Hand Controls Driving General Motors has recently announced the addition of the entire line of Saab vehicles into their GM Mobility program. Under this program any customer who purchase or lease any new 2007 or 2008 MY Saab vehicle and then equip it with or install eligible adaptive mobility equipment will be able to obtain a combination of financial assistance plus protection and convenience of OnStar. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:52:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/gm-saab.php