Hand Controls Driving Paralyzed

Temporary handcontrols vs. Permanent handcontrols... or maybe you just want to use a squeegie on the end of a stick to drive.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• hand
• controls
• paralyzed
• SCI
• spinal
• cord
• injury
• driving
• paraplegic
• quadraplegic
• independence
• rehab

[whiteboy727]

appreciate the vid I was just paralyzed 5 months ago today nice to know you can get independence back

[mushroomjesus]

yeah... don't pay for the driving lessons which are hella taxed... just get a set of hand controls and drive, then take your test--fairly simple and easy. The first day I got mine installed I drove through Seattle to Tacoma in the city and on the freeway... backing up was tricky because the rods in my back didn't allow me to twist, but everyone has their different gimpified way of dealing... good luck, what level are you?

[gaura]

i think there should be a law against charging so much for stuff like that

[lanzinni]

To hell with all those high dollar units. With a few basic hand tools and some materials from home depot for just a few dollars you can make your own that will be just as safe and reliable. Just go online and check out pictures of the units on the market to get ideas for your own design.

[Ryuukokoro]

Thank you very much for this educational video. I'm a writer and needed to see these tools for one of my stories. You made it all so clear and concise, thanks!

[o00Nikki00o]

I just learned about these things today and was so happy to find out they're so affordable and easy to get & use. The very first site i read about modifying cars said it would cost between $20k-80k so i was beginning to think i'd never drive or get my Independence again...this is rly awesome I plan on purchasing the temp ones until i can buy myself a car of my own, then i'll get the perm ones :D Thanks for the video!

[part3auctions]

I drive with solid hand controls in both of my cars, and that first set looks so unsafe!!! I use Mobility Product Design controls. I also have the steering knobs, but I dont think Ive ever used them in my 7 years of driving.

I think the government should test these, because I would never put temporary controls on either of my cars, even if it was my only option. I'd rather wheel.

If those temporary controls fail, you are screwed. Im sure that company has a no-liability clause.

[SocialShiraz16]

Watching this video I learned more about hand controls for driving, it's such a great idea. The bad thing is, like everything important for survival, the government put a crazy high price on things.

[VirginExtrodinar]

I'm a C7 SCI and Your arrogance is going to hold you back from gaining all the independence you had. If people offer help, wouldn't you rather them do that than mock you or make things harder for you? Put things into perspective and learn to be grateful bro. Hope all is well, thank you for the video

[TheParishTorch]

I never believed that a high-level Quad should be driving, ever...but I'm not opposed to a low-level Quad driving.

[wheelslarbac]

Would you belive a woman with M.S. asked about

fixing her car with handcontrols. They told her she

should get a power scooter and ride the bus

since she can't walk more then a few feet on a

walker. 2 years later she can't walk or stand

and was put in a nursing home just very

recently. Had she gotten the handcontrols

she would be still driving and walking with

the walker and living in her apartment.

[catdawg2000]

I have worked in the Mobility industry for the last 3 years. Almost every vehicle manufacturer offers a mobility rebate to help offset the purchase of hand controls or other adaptive equipment. Also, if you are working or going to school, check with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. There are MANY other ways to pay for the structurally sound and most importantly SAFE hand controls than Medicare or Medicaid. Call your local mobility dealer and find out what options are available!

[nathanaelstvenson]

i got one for 20.00 pick n pull thsnks for the price

[Hesam0000]

Make that $379+shipping!