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Adaptive automotive equipment offers people the means to regain the freedom they may have lost due to a disability. They must learn to operate adaptive automotive equipment in the same manner as people who drive with standard equipment and there are a variety of modifications available to enable drivers and/or passengers to motor safely across the country or across their neighborhoods. The ability to drive allows individuals with disabilities to stay active and it immeasurably improves the quality of their lives. Whether commuting to work, buying groceries, taking their children to school, going on vacation, or competing in adaptive sports, people with disabilities rely on adaptive motor vehicle equipment to keep them in the driver’s and/or passenger’s seat.

Below is a list of common adaptive automotive equipment designed for people with disabilities:
1. Brake and Accelerator Systems. These include mechanical hand controls, powered
brake/throttle controls, left foot accelerator, reduced effort brakes, and pedal extensions.
2. Steering Systems. These include reduced effort steering mechanisms and emergency
back-up systems, which enable drivers to safely and comfortably maneuver their vehicles.
3. Driver/Passenger Position Equipment. These include power transfer seats, removable
driver seats, transfer assists, seat cushions and straps, all of which help maintain proper balance and driving/passenger position.
4. Vehicle Access Devices. These include lifts, ramps, raised door openings, lowered floors, power door operators, and raised roof systems, which greatly improve the accessibility of many vehicles. Other devices include 4-point wheelchair
tie-downs, battery protector/back-up systems, wheelchair and scooter hoists, and suspension system modifications.

To locate a Mobility Dealer
in your area: Visit www.nmeda.org or call The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) at (800) 833-0427.

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