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The Adaptive Driving Alliance is "nationwide group of vehicle modification dealers who provide van conversions, hand controls, wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, tie downs, conversion van rentals, paratransit and other adaptive equipment for drivers and passengers with disabilities". The website provides information on finding dealers and suppliers, driver evaluation, and an extensive list of online resources.

The Apparelyzed Website is a Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support Website that enables independence through social interaction. The website contains a wealth of information including links regarding Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology & Adaptive Technology. It offers individuals with spinal cord injury the opportunity to share their experiences and express their view regarding a variety of topics.

The introduction of new technology continues to broaden opportunities for people with disabilities to drive vehicles with hand controls and adaptive automotive products and devices. Citation: Disabled World News - Information on adaptive vehicle products including automotive hand controls allowing seniors and people with a disability to drive: http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/automotive/#ixzz2SfC7CcL3

Nice resource to share with families regarding the adaptive driving process - the evaluation and behind the wheel process. Separate pages for many midwest states. When I worked at the high school level I could have seen sharing this with some of my student's families.

Company in the mid-west (Wisconsin and Illinois) specializing in driver evaluation and training for individuals with disabilities.

Adaptations that aid the Driver in the use of: Indicators, Lights, Windscreen wipers, Horn, Interior switches, Parking brake, Gear changes, etc.

Product website for Switchamajig IR for adapting devices with an infared remote. A video on the site shows how the product works.