This is just one that I stumbled into a few weeks ago. Your friend
should contact the Access Center for Independent Living in Dayton.
They're also on the web at http://www.acils.com/ . They'll know
pretty much how to get everything your friend needs and will probably
be of great assistance in dealing with the various issues.
I hope your friend succeeds in being fitted with a vehicle soon.
Having a means of transportation can open up a huge world of
possibility for him, including career, a very active social life,
cultural events and so on. I've seen vehicle access turn wheelchair
bound people from dependent and depressed to independent, very alive
and productive. It can make a huge difference.
> Hi gang,
>
> I need to find a resource for a young handicapped man in Dayton, Ohio. He's
> in his early 20's. Wheelchair bound (cerebal palsy).
> Does not walk at all, but other than that everything else functions
> normally. He would be able to drive an adaptive vehicle. First though
> he would need to find a way to take drivers training --- in an
> adaptive vehicle with HAND controls.
>
> after he's accomplished that...
> then he would need to find a used adaptive vehicle to purchase.
> one where he on is own could get into it IN his wheelchair and
> remain IN his wheelchair while driving...
>
> any suggestions ?
>
> thanks for reading ...
>
> ~Patti
> eMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
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