Do you need a driving assessment? Many people are not aware that in NSW, any disability, serious injury or medical condition that potentially reduces your driving capacity is meant to be declared to the RMS. This is because you may require medical tests or assessments to start, continue to, or return to driving. This [...]
What is a vehicle modification? Vehicle modifications are any changes made to a vehicle that transforms it from its original (manufacturer’s) condition. This can range from modifications to amend the performance and/or physical attributes of the vehicle (e.g. changes to the engine or exhaust system, or changing the body kit of the car), to [...]
In today’s technology-packed world, innovation in disability support devices and modifications have come a very long way. Nowadays, there are fewer limitations on what a disabled person can accomplish with devices that compensate for their disability or help to make tasks that little bit easier. One arena where there has been a great deal [...]
Recommencing driving after a lower limb amputation In today’s technological advanced environment, it is possible for a person who has had one or both lower limbs amputated to return to driving. In fact, there are a plethora of vehicle modifications that can overcome most physical deficits so that a person can continue to drive. However, as lower limb [...]
