Not only might the Ohio Vocational Rehabilitation Program have driver
training, but - if this fellow is eligible for VR services - VR may help him
with a variety services and goods which will help him get or obtain
employment, including van modifications or even the van itself.  Specifics
will depend on the individual's employment plan and goal which would get
developed by the individual and his VR Counselor, as well as Ohio-specific
VR policies.  By all means, contact VR in Ohio.  Here's a web site with VR
office locations and telephone numbers:
http://www.state.oh.us/rsc/Offices/voc_rehab_listings__txt_.html - Jon

-----Original Message-----
From: Glenn Bond [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 10:32 AM
To: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
Cc: Steuerwalt, Jon C.
Subject: Re: wheelchair bound driver - - ?


Take a look at www.rollxvans.com , www.imsvans.com , or enter adapted
vehicles or adapted vans on www.google.com .  There are all sorts of vendors
out there.  State voc rehab should have driver training.  If you get a dead
end, check with one of these vendors.  They'll certainly know where to go
for training and funding.

Glenn Bond
Assistive Technology Specialist
Institute for Disability Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi
Box 5163
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Voice:  (601) 266-6622
Fax:     (601) 266-5114
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 ----- Original Message -----
From: "patricia" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 11:16 PM
Subject: wheelchair bound driver - - ?


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
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