ATSA Award Winners for 2024 and 2025

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!

 

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  • Client Stories
  • Education / Information
  • Hand Controls
  • Product Review
  • Stories with Video
  • Vehicle Access
Person sitying in power wheelchair in front of Service NSW with driving instructor next to him, both doing thumbs up after passing driving test.
Education / Information

Licensing Processes for Driving with Disability in Australia

No one likes driving tests! So it’s no surprise that when people find out they need a modified licence to drive with disability, which might ...
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Chris and Jazz with Fadiel Satellite Accelerator in Car
Client Stories

One Giant Cratered Road to Recovery

Read about Chris Astill's journey from hospital bed to competing in a tough outback rally from his wheelchair, raising money for Cancer Council ... with ...
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US Judge Quentin D. Corley
Education / Information

A History of Driving Controls for People with Disability

Driving controls for people with disability have existed for more than 100 years. Their development has been closely related to the 20th Century's World Wars.
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Servicing Vehicle Modifications
Education / Information

Importance of Servicing Disability Vehicle Mods

The importance of service and maintenance of driving controls and vehicle access products to stay safe on the road and prevent big problems.
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Kerry-Lee Gockel putting on her seatbelt
Client Stories

More Than “Getting By” With A Little Help

Kerry-Lee Gockel, 'The Wingless Warrior', lives a full life using her feet as her hands. She can now go even further with her new driving ...
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Lyn Uluru At Sunset - Website
Client Stories

Have (Dis)Ability, Will Travel

In her 70s, 120,000 kms covered, Lyn Lillecrapp still loves driving and camping across Australia by herself: she shares her tips for travelling with disability.
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