Mike,
I'm a left hemi, so the only modifications I need to actually drive are
an automatic transmission, a steering wheel knob, and a lever to extend
the turn signal lever to the right.
A couple of things that are available that would be nice are a steering
wheel mounted switch to turn on/off the headlights, and rain-sensing
windshield wipers. I get around the headlight issue by leaving them on
all the time (I've got a '99 Dodge Caravan, so they turn off
automatically after five minutes or so if I forget). There is a company
that makes an after-market automatic rain sensing windshield wiper
switch for about $150 that I'm strongly considering adding this summer.
Here's a link for those:
http://www.raintracker.com/
Since I' ve also developed a ton of orthopedic problems with my right
arm and ankle from using them "wrong" my whole life, I use a power
chair, so the van also has a lowered floor, power door (which doesn't
work well right now) and a ramp. I also have a power seat, which makes
transferring a lot easier.
Kendall
An unreasonable man (but my wife says that's redundant!)
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one
persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all
progress depends on the unreasonable man.
-George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950
-----Original Message-----
From: Trisha Cummings [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 3:58 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [C-PALSY] Driving
Hi
Amber is in the process of getting a car. It will a automatic, and we
are going to get a petal extender so she can use the gas and break
pedals with her left foot - rather than her right. She is a Right Hemi,
her concern is that she won't be able to move her right foot fast enough
to brake. She has even driven my truck which is a standard - she could
do it but it was laborous.
Trisha
-----Original Message-----
From: Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf
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Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:08 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Driving
I'm looking for input from others if they drive their own cars, any
problems
or hassles they went through. Also I'm looking for any suggestions.
I'm
going to work on getting a driver's license so when I go on trips I can
get a
rental car.
Walk away before I finish what you started. Face to face I will put you
in
your place. End this game before I finish what you started. Face to
face
everything will change.
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