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Transportation

Determined2Heal Tips:

• Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, should determine what kind of transportation system is best for you.

• Make sure you read this information before purchasing a vehicle click here

• According to the ADA regulations all public buses and trains must be wheelchair accessible

• For Public Transportation Information for all states click here

• State-Funded Transportation Coming soon!!!

Coming Soon!!!

As a newly injured quadriplegic, I have not yet become a certified motor vehicle driver.  There are many steps that one must follow and pass in order to become a licensed driver once again.  Currently, I am set up in April 2007 to do 40 hours in car driving with a driving school.  I will soon be adding information about the specific steps for individuals affected with paralysis to get back on the road.

Ramp Vehicles

 

Chevy Silverado 1500 This website is dedicated to the latest breakthrough in adaptive vehicle technology.  Wheelchair accessible pick-up trucks!!!  Their newest product in called the Airbag Ramptruck.  It is a Chevy Siverado 1500 extended cap with a ramp that fold out of the two suicide doors.  Check out the site.

Hand Control Vehicles

If you are a paraplegic Access Unlimited has vehicle modifications without ramps for small vehicles to 18 wheeler's.  Check it out click here

 

America's only supplier of sports cars for the disabled - Used Cars Check out these used cars which have been outfitted with hand controls	BMW M3 2004 Convertible
Dodge Charger 2006 R/T	Corvette 2003

 

America's only supplier of sports cars for the disabled - New Cars Check out these new cars which have been outfitted with hand controls	The 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The 2007 Mustang	The All new 2007 Jeep Wrangler

 

America's only supplier of sports cars for the disabled - Classic Cars Check out these classic cars which have been outfitted with hand controls	1967 Ferrari 330 GT
1965 Aston Martin DB4	1960’s Ford T-Bird

Hand Controls for Gas/Breaks

"RediAuto Sport hand controls can be installed both on automatic and manual transmission vehicles.

"Using RediAuto Sport Hand Controls At first glance you might think the RediAuto Sport hand controls would be difficult to use. Nothing could be further from the truth. While they are like nothing else sold in the country, they are very easy to use and extremely well made. The system consists of three major components. An (1) accelerator ring, a (2) hand brake, and a (3) clutch control. The system is engineered to work together. Learning to operate it usually takes about an hour of use."

 

Menox Hand Controls This site provides you with information about the line up of menox hand controls for today’s automobiles.  From steering knobs to gas and break levers, this website has great ideas that will make driving with a disability easier than it has ever been before.

Quad Hand Controls This is a great web site with a wide variety of adaptive controls

Hand Controls "Creative Controls, Inc. (CoAbbreviation) designed the Moto-Mate™ hand control. Push right angle hand control that is not only durable but good-looking. The CoAbbreviation Moto-Mate™ blends well with vehicle interiors. It can be ordered with up to four switches for turn, horn, dimmer or other functions if desired."

Braking Systems and Dual Break "Adaptive braking systems for any vehicles.  There is also a dual brake system that can be added on the passenger side which provides the passenger the ability to help with the brakes."

The DADC "500"P "Pull the DADC"500"P handle for gas, push for brakes. The full range of motion from idle to full throttle is less than two inches, and the smooth, light touch makes it a dream to drive! Helpful for those with limited hand strength."

The DADC"500" Twist Control "Gently twist the DADC"500" handle for gas. Push the lever for brakes. Action is smooth and precise. Space savings is achieved over other hand control systems because no lever movement is needed for gas! Power assist enables full throttle in one turn of the wrist."

AEVIT® Gas / Brake and Steering Systems This web site has great up-to-date technology when it comes to adaptive controls for vehicles

Hand Steering

Hand Controls This web site has a large selection of hand steering controls for the wheel

Voice Activation of Secondary Controls "VIC® will set new performance standards for truly "user friendly" access to important secondary controls while driving. For years, operation of necessary controls such as Shifter Functions, Turn Signals, Horn, Headlight Dimmer, Wipers, etc. by physically challenged drivers, has been an exercise in cockpit aerobics. Previous controls are limited to placement within the cockpit due to the fact that they require absolute positioning for each switch to be accessed. Therefore, some of these functions are easier to access than others........Not with VIC®! All of the 16-vehicle controls can be accessed as easily as touching a single switch and speaking."

Disclaimer: This page contains observations and information from the personal experiences of Josh Basile. It is not intended as a substitute for the guidance and advice of trained medical professionals. Determined2Heal recommends that you always seek out guidance from healthcare professionals before partaking in any treatment.