Rekindling the Pure Love of Driving
As a kid, Mel Harrison dreamt of driving for a living like her Dad. She now drives for work, but only started loving driving when she started using her new hand controls.
For many people with disability, being able to drive safely is empowering and transformative. Some people even describe it as life-changing … others life saving.
We have collated some personal driving stories to inspire others to explore the possibility of driving. They reinforce the benefits found when taking on the journey to gain more freedom and independence!
The Disability Hire Vehicles Journey: When Need Transforms Into Service
The Disability Hire Vehicles journey started back in 1998 when personal need transformed into public service. Total Ability has….
The SG50 Scooter Hoist: Dennis’ Journey with MS from Push Bike to Scooter
The SG50 Hoist for your freedom and independence! It takes the hassle out of needing help and the guilt factor when someone is helping you. Read Dennis’ journey from push bike to scooter…
DTOT – Total Ability’s Michelina Pelosi – A Life Unbroken
Michelina Pelosi has recently joined the team here at Total Ability, but there’s much more to her story: Michelina has had a remarkable journey in
Shooting to the Top – Scottie Brydon’s Story
The story behind the success of Scottie Brydon who recently returned from Italy where he won Gold at the first World Shooting Para Sport Trap Championships.
Alan “Hammer” Bloore’s story
The story of how Alan “Hammer” Bloore, paralysed from the chest down, used a Fadiel Italiana satellite hand control to finish the 2016 Targa Tasmania car rally.
Paralysed former athlete Paul Crake making Total Ability equipment available to NT people with disability
NT News article on how Total Ability’s range of driving equipment is being made available in the Northern Territory to people living with disability.
NZ Herald: Paul Crake driven to help others in wheel chairs
New Zealand Herald news article about how Paul Crake was in Auckland with a mission to help others living with disability to be able to drive.
Paul Crake conquered an Empire, then was told he’d never walk again
2007 SMH article on five-time Empire State Building stairs race champion-turned professional cyclist Paul Crake and the accident that led to his SCI.