Driving Resources for People with Disabilities

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Published on Saturday, 03 December 2011 18:24

The following resources can be used to make it possible for a person to drive with a disability. There is information on training on the specialized driving equipment, financial assistance and more...

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Americans with Disabilities Act: Assistance at Self-Serve Gas Stations
www.ada.gov/gasserve.htm

Adaptive Motor Vehicles for Persons with Disabilities
www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/adaptive/brochure/brochure.html
A proven process —evaluating your needs, selecting the right vehicle, choosing a qualified dealer to modify your vehicle, being trained, maintaining your vehicle — that can help you avoid costly mistakes when purchasing and modifying a vehicle with adaptive equipment.

Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technology
http://www.infinitec.org/live/driving/drivingintro.htm
Help with the driving process.

National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
www.nmeda.org
NMEDA is an Association of Mobility Dealers, Manufacturers and Rehabilitation Professionals that advocates providing safe, reliable vehicles and modifications to enhance accessibility for all people.

Access Mobility Services
www.accessams.com
They are a Handicap Accessible Wheelchair Van Mobility Dealer in the Seattle Washington area. Rentals also available.

Accessible Vans of America
www.accessiblevans.com
A group of independent wheelchair van dealers providing nationwide van rentals and sales.

Dreamfit Foundation
www.dreamfit.com.au
At the Dreamfit Foundation we are focused on giving people with disabilities the opportunity to take part in lifestyle and recreational activities that have previously been beyond their reach.

Franks Engineering Pty Lmtd (Australia)
www.ausbusiness.com.au/manufacturers/franks
Suppliers to Driving Schools and of Car Controls for the Disabled.

Freedom Motors USA Inc.
www.fminow.com
Provide cutting edge wheelchair accessible vehicles whether you are looking for a wheelchair van or an alternative wheelchair accessible vehicle, including convertibles.

GM Mobility
www.gmmobility.com
They offer up to $1,000 reimbursement for eligible adaptive mobility equipment special offers and helpful information that can open up a world of possibilities with GM Mobility.

HDS Vans & Mobility
www.hdsvans.com
Offers a full compliment of services such as a Driver Training Facility, New and Used conversion vans. Handicapped Driver Services provides wheelchair accessible rental vans .

Ride-Away
www.ride-away.com
America's largest provider of wheelchair vans, vehicle modifications, and adaptive equipment including hand controls, wheelchair and scooter lifts, ramps, raised doors, lowered floors and specialized gas, brake and steering controls.