Adaptive Driving

female wheelchair user next to her car

Adaptive driving provides independence and mobility to people with disabilities whose conditions require them to use wheelchairs. As automobile manufacturers have increasingly realized the economic value of this market segment, they've responded with advances in adaptive driving equipment, wheelchair vans, and other assistive technologies. Hand controls make adaptive driving safe and easily manageable, while an automated wheelchair lift takes the hassle out of maneuvering a wheelchair in an out of the vehicle. For more ways to get the most out of your automotive experience, check out the following sections.

 

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Ready for some revved-up adventure? Up for some accessible racing? Indulge that need for speed - car racing for people with disabilities is now a reality, and more fun than ever. Find out who's racing cars and where they're doing it, where...  read more

Can you learn to drive with a disability? You betcha! Driving with a disability is simply a matter of having the right equipment and being trained in how to use it. For example, you'll learn how to use hand controls for braking and...  read more

How do you evaluate the best adaptive equipment, especially if used or donated? Find automotive adaptive equipment product information in the following articles, including information about the best wheelchair lift, options in hand controls...  read more

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