Grace Adaptive Driving

Adaptive Vehicles: Newly Disabled or Differently Abled Drivers:

Individualized programs for each person's needs

We can adapt devices and teach you to drive.

Our Driving Evaluator and Therapist has 22+ years experience working with Multiple Medical / Physical / Physiological / Memory / Cognitive issues

Amputees- arms and legs
Arthrogryposis adaptive products
Developmental DisABILITY
Diabetic Neuropathies with muscle weakness, numbness, reduced sensations, reduced grip
Dwarfism or just Petites: Accomodations for the "Little People"- foot extenders, hand controls/ steering, reaches, mirrors, etc.
Low tone
Memory interventions
Muscular Dystrophies
Pain- Chronic pain, Acute pain: Adaptation and adjustments of seating and car devices to enhance comfort during driving
Paresthesia, Paralysis,
Post Injury, Post Surgical, Progressive muscle weakness
Reduced leg coordination
Reduced Range of Motion, Joint Contractures
Reduced vision
Scleroderma- stiffness, rigid joints, reduced sensations, reduced grip
Senior driving adjustments for seating and mirrors, reaches, etc.
Slow processing time
Spasticity, High muscle tone
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) Cervical and Lumbar levels. C4 and below.
Strokes
See examples of driving and vehicle modifications on these

Physical Therapy Evaluation to recommend and prepare for Driving

Evaluate for body mechanics, posture, strength, range of motion
Exercises and home programs/ practice skills to prepare for coping and adaptation on the road
Explain how specific new or chronic conditions affect on the road driving
Instructions and Recommendations for car, van, lifts, home modifications
Evaluations for customized wheelchairs, seating, and other assistive technology
Treatment for pain
Adding supports to accommodate height difference, short or long reaches, reduced range of motion

Driving Evaluation, On-the-Road Training, Adaptation

Evaluate for safety and driving skills
Home Instructions, Preparations, Road rules and safety
On-the-Road driving practice to improve skills, safety, and confidence
Modify equipment to accommodate needs
Hand control
Foot steering and panel control
Touch high tech or low tech devices
Recommendations to obtain other adaptive devices if the standard issue equipment is inadequate
Recommend van or car adaptive seating controls, restraints, electronic panels, accessories
Increasing vision assistance such as special mirrors, light or color coded facilitations.

New to Florida? Welcome!

If you recently moved to Florida and are required to be evaluated in order to obtain your adaptive driver's license, call us for an evaluation and on the road practice as needed.
We have affordable prices to return you to independence. (CONTACT US/RATE$)
We discuss and clarify any questions or concerns

Elisa got her license!!!!

Your independence is our mission! Have a great drive!

Some Possible Modifications for Sedans, SUV, and Vans

For information regarding safe installation and modifications to vehicles, see link to the NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Examples of Hand Controls and Driving System Adaptations:
(note: we do not sell any equipment below, we are only placing them here for your reference (in alphabetical order). We will work with you to get the system that works best for your needs)