
When Driving is A Dream Come True
Born with no arms, one leg and three toes, Ame Barnbrook requires a special kind of vehicle and, after consulting Total Ability, she found what she was looking for.
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!
Born with no arms, one leg and three toes, Ame Barnbrook requires a special kind of vehicle and, after consulting Total Ability, she found what she was looking for.
Despite the postponement of the Paralympics, Madison De Rozario’s 2020 was a success when she started driving with her new Fadiel Italiana hand controls.
Why Former F1 driver Alex Zanardi, Drift Racer Mark Harris and Rally Driver Alan Bloore all love driving with Fadiel’s Satellite Accelerator.
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.
The Disability Hire Vehicles journey started back in 1998 when personal need transformed into public service. Total Ability has….
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…
Michelina Pelosi has recently joined the team here at Total Ability assisting Paul and Geoff, but there’s much more to her story: Michelina has had
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.
How Driving Instructor Edin Dzebhanic is making a difference to the lives of people with disabilities using hand controls and other Fadiel driving aids supplied by Total Ability.
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.
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.
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