For many people with disability, being able to drive safely is empowering and transformative. Some people even describe it as life-changing … others life saving.

We have collated some personal driving stories to inspire others to explore the possibility of driving. They reinforce the benefits found when taking on the journey to gain more freedom and independence!

Client stories are from people in New Zealand and Australia. All stories bring a unique driving and life journey for you to learn and get inspired on your Love to Drive journey.

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Image with 6 different types of hand controls in a tiled effect
Driver-trained Occupational Therapist

Why It Is Essential to Trial a Variety of Hand Controls

A summary of what you need to know about testing the full range of available hand controls when driving with disability.
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Image split into three, one of Ame in driver seat smiling and two of her foot working the joystick control with her 3 toes
Client Stories

Driving with 0 Arms 1 Leg and 3 Toes

Ame Barnbrook, born with no arms, one leg and three toes, is showing us the possibility of driving with complex disabilities.
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Ame Barnbrook
Client Stories

When Driving is A Dream Come True

Born with no arms, one leg and three toes, Ame Barnbrook requires a special kind of vehicle and, after consulting Total Ability, she found what ...
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Madison de Rozario
Client Stories

Loving to Drive, Driven to Win

Despite the postponement of the Paralympics, Madison De Rozario's 2020 was a success when she started driving with her new Fadiel Italiana hand controls.
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Mel Using Fadiel Satellite Accelerator
Client Stories

Rekindling the Pure Love of Driving

As a kid, Mel Harrison dreamt of driving for a living like her Dad. She now drives for work, but only started loving driving when ...
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Image of car gear stick with Fadiel Hand Brake buttons, red and black, to the right
Driver-trained Occupational Therapist

Fadiel vs Carobrake: Electronic Brake Comparison

Fadiel vs Carobrake: Electronic Brake Comparison. Two popular products with similar features yet different...
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