its the first time someone confess that WE  are phisio-terrorists...but in a
way we are...
helping people to do what they cant must seem to be a terrorific way of
life!!!!(LOL!)
and in all seriousness...i must say thanks for all of you writting here!!! i
am learning about feeelings everyday....
sorry about my english! i live in argentina...
ana villaflor
-----Original Message-----
De: Vince Cleniuk <[log in to unmask]>
Para: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Fecha: Martes 20 de Abril de 1999 00:19
Asunto: Re: Driving


>Hi Joy,
>
>I did almost the same thing you've done when I first started driving in
>High school.  However, my driving instructor then was quick to point out
>that we'd both be better off if I took lessons in a car equipped with
>proper hand controls.
>
>Later on, actually after High school, I found a driving instructor who
>specialized in teaching hand-controlled driving.  She was my saviour at
>the time.  Now I have a small Geo -- so it *is* possible to get hand
>controls
>put on a small car.  I don't use a chair, but I have friends that do.
>You
>may want to talk to a physio-terrorist :-) about getting from your chair
>to a car seat -- or other arrangements.
>
>Wish you the best.  Good luck in your driver's exams.  If I can do
>it, you certainly can.
>
>
>Regards,
>
>Vince
>
>- Joy - wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm getting my learner's permit soon, hopefully over this summer.  I had
>> my first lesson tonight, with me steering and my dad sitting on the
>> shift working the gas and brake, since I don't have reliable control of
>> my feet.  That's not safe, legal, or fun... so, I was wondering what
>> adaptive devices you guys use for driving.  I'd like to have a regular
>> car if possible, not a van with a lift.  I use a wheelchair, so I'm also
>> interested in ways to haul that in and out.  Thanks!
>>
>> ~Joy~
>