It has been a while since I posted anything about my training to drive with assistive technology. I bet you thought I was finished training, had the new devices installed in my vehicle, and was busy driving all over town. Well, I wish. There were 4 months between my first lesson and the second. Then… Continue reading Driving with Assistive Technology, Lesson 3
Category: MS Driving
Assisted Technology Driving Lesson #2
Yea! I had my second AT driving lesson! My last lesson was 4 months ago and ended 2 houses away. The usual setup my trainer sees is a left hand control for the brake and gas petals leaving the right hand to steer and work the dash options. However, with a weaker right hand, I… Continue reading Assisted Technology Driving Lesson #2
Golden Literider Envy
My first power wheelchair was the Golden Literider Envy. As I mentioned, I bought this power chair when I realized that I just lacked the stamina needed to use a rollator or cane for activities away from my home. I also had my daughter’s college orientation looming. Through online research I narrowed down my options… Continue reading Golden Literider Envy
My Journey to Driving with Assisted Technology, part 2
OK, where was I? Wheelchair van shopping. Shall we start that emotional rollercoaster together now? Maybe a MS joke first to lighten the mood? I’ve seen this one a lot of places and do not know the author. A person with MS walks into a bar. And a table, and a chair, and a wall.… Continue reading My Journey to Driving with Assisted Technology, part 2
My Journey to Driving with Assisted Technology
My path to driving with assisted technology began with a scary event - a traffic accident. Before the accident I compensated for the occasional difficulty easily. I reasoned I needed more strength training. It was working too. I even found myself climbing into the car the typical person way after being at the gym. This… Continue reading My Journey to Driving with Assisted Technology
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