the key to independence
Following an injury in 2009, Roy
Davie was told that he would be a
quadriplegic for the rest of his life.
car conversions
and equipment
Roy said that in his initial planning
meeting for the NDIS, he hadn’t
even considered funding for
driving related expenses.
But, with significant rehabilitation,
and assistance through becoming “It was the planner themselves an NDIS participant, Roy has who recommended that money gained independence, and is less in my plan be put aside for some things well, so the spinning knob
reliant on his wheelchair. driving lessons and for potential lets me turn a lot easier.”
modifications to a car.
“Mostly, it is about having
Roy drives daily but said driving is
that independence back,” Roy “And then I went through the
explained to Link. process of being assessed by an
different for him now.
OT as safe to drive, and worked “I probably am a bit more cautious
“Driving is about doing what I with an instructor on learning to than I ever used to be. Driving with
want to do, when I want to do it, drive with a modified vehicle. predominantly one arm means that
and not relying on taxis, public
my reaction time is that fraction
transport, or family members for “I have a spinning knob attached slower, and so I make adjustments
that freedom.” to the steering wheel, as my right for that.”
hand doesn’t always coordinate
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