Meet the Team
Disability Vehicle Installation / Service Centre Sydney
Paul Crake
Total Ability owner Paul Crake resumed driving in 2008 after a spinal cord injury in 2006 during a professional cycling race.
He founded Total Ability in 2011 with the aim of getting other people with disability driving again to help them regain their independence, and he understands the importance of minimising the obstacles for people who need to drive from wheelchair.
Paul has invested in bringing the best driving controls to Australia, and also installing them into a fleet of high level assessment vans so that the widest possible range of people can learn to drive. Paul’s focus continues to be putting you at the centre of every business decision he makes.
Michelina Pelosi
Following a car accident in 1989, Michelina Pelosi has, among other roles, contributed to road safety programs, volunteered on Boards and delivered Disability Awareness training to help break down barriers for people with disability.
Michelina has driven with a range of driving controls over the years (push-pull, radial, trigger and now Satellite accelerators) enabling her to share good insights and lived experience with you.
At Total Ability, Michelina has been instrumental in the research and development of the Complete Guide to Driving with Disability and NDIS Guide to Vehicle Modifications for the best approach to get driving with disability, everything from get assessed to passing your test to funding equipment.
Frankie Britt
Frankie supports and trains our network of Driver Trained Occupational Therapists (DTOTs) about hand control and vehicle access equipment.
Frankie organises and hosts Drive Days with our Specialist Driving Instructors to provide a hands-on feel of driving with hand controls for potential clients and DTOTs.
With her in-depth technical product knowledge, Frankie ensures the DTOTs are fully informed when making equipment recommendations for you, which in turn, means you can be confident that you will be using the most suitable range of products tailored precisely to your needs.
Ross Cacciagiu
Meet Ross Cacciagiu, Total Ability’s Artarmon Workshop Manager.
Ross has over 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry, across multiple car brands, most recently as a BMW Master Technician, Technical Manager and Workshop Manager. He is a Cert 4 Level Mechanic, Auto Electrician, Light Fabricator, and works on Hybrid, EV and Lithium Technologies.
Looking to get equipment installed, or advice on getting driving?
Whatever stage you are at in your journey to get driving, Total Ability’s team is here to assist you. For over a decade we’ve been helping people with disability and limited mobility get on the road, discovering – or rediscovering – their ‘love to drive’.
Our Sydney installation and service centre is a ‘one stop shop’ where we can provide you with all the advice and contacts you’ll need, as well as installing and servicing the right equipment.
Get in touch today!