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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 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.

This website for the Bruno Corporation shows their different models of lifts for users with mobility disabilities. This website shows a variety of different lifts that can be used on vehicles for people driving wheelchairs, scooters, or other mobility devices.

"The NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers, driver rehabilitation specialists and other professionals dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment." Their website provides detailed information regarding "How to Buy" and "What to Buy" as well as Newsroom, Blogs & Events, and Locate a Dealer pages.

A community forum for carseat, automobile and child passenger safety. An opportunity to ask questions regarding many different driving concerns (car seats, car safety, etc.). "Community" members are parents, caregivers and advocates.

Resource for driving simulation and evaluation in Minnesota.

This website shows the number of different hand controls for a vehicle.

RESNA's Position on Wheelchairs Used as Seats in Motor Vehicles. This document is designed to assist practitioners in decisions regarding the use of a wheelchair as a seat in a Motor Vehicle. It sites research indicating a high rate of both crash and non-crash related injuries to vehicle occupants seated in a wheelchair and makes recommendations for proper restraints.

This is a retail merchant selling wheelchair tie downs and ramps.