Complete Guide to Driving With a Disability
Our complete guide to driving with a disability….take the stress out of getting behind the wheel and gain your independence to live life to the full!
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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.
Loving to Drive, Driven to Win
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.
No Limits for Those Who Love to Drive
Why Former F1 driver Alex Zanardi, Drift Racer Mark Harris and Rally Driver Alan Bloore all love driving with Fadiel’s Satellite Accelerator.
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.
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 assisting Paul and Geoff, but there’s much more to her story: Michelina has had
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.
From Montenegro to Mount Wellington, the story of Disability Driving Instructor Edin Dzebhanic
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.
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.
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.
Complete Guide to
Driving With Disability
Technology has advanced so much in the last 10 years, giving you more choice and ability to drive. Products are more ergonomic; electronics are cutting edge and possibilities have become endless.
Complete Guide to Driving With a Disability
Our complete guide to driving with a disability….take the stress out of getting behind the wheel and gain your independence to live life to the full!
Fadiel vs Carobrake: Electronic Brake Comparison
Fadiel vs Carobrake: Electronic Brake Comparison. Two popular products with similar features yet different…
SG50 vs Carolift 40: Scooter Hoist Comparison
SG50 vs Carolift 40: Scooter Hoist Comparison. Two popular units on the market, similar yet with distinct differences…
Total Ability Showroom and High-Level Assessment Vans
Total Ability launched our much awaited fully fitted showroom in Artarmon and demonstrated our 3 high-level assessment vans. Possibilities are endless!
Options to get in and out of your car
Whether you can stand or walk, transfer out of your wheelchair or stay in your wheelchair, we have options to get you in & out of your car.
Do I Need a Flip-Up Accelerator?
When installing hand controls, we often ask do I need a flip-up accelerator installed too? …. the foot accelerator becomes redundant.
Product Review: SG50 Hoist
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.
Factsheet: Driving Instructors Registering for NDIS
Demystify the NDIS registration process for Specialised Driving Instructors – (even if a Pty Ltd Company) you can now be registered under verification.
Product Overview: Fadiel Satellite Accelerator (driving hand controls)
There are a range of fantastic driving products available from the Total Ability catalogue that will enhance your driving experience… we’ll be taking a quick
Instruct – Reflections on a great High-Level assessment session
Paul Crake and I recently had the pleasure of working with a very skilled, thoughtful and prepared Driver-trained Occupational Therapist who is based in the
DTOT – NDIS Update
NDIS relaxing the rules regarding age and mileage of vehicles as at 2019. Age of vehicle for NDIS funding of hand control installations In the
DTOT – Two of our most popular combined brake/accelerator options
For many of our clients, a combined brake/accelerator format is the preferred solution. It’s a hand control option that’s in place in many of the
