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Adapting Motor Vehicles for People With Disabilities
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Types of Cars for Disabled People
Blind people - Autonomous Car
Deaf people - Cars with panoramic mirrors, multi-light panels
Amputees- Depending on the amputation, left-foot accelerator, hand controls, parking break extensions.
Paralyzed people - Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs)
The Process Continued
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- Select the right vehicle
- Choose the right dealer to modify the vehicle
- Get trained to use the new equipment
- Maintain the vehicle
The Process
- Evaluation is necessary to determine the correct vehicle
- Tests are done to identify:
-Muscle strength, flexibility, and range of motion
-Coordination and reaction time
-Judgment and decision making abilities
-Ability to drive with adaptive equipment
The Issue
People with disabilities need a modified car for transportation
Costs between $20,000-$80,000
May receive a restricted license if driving a modified car
Adapting Motor Vehicles for People With Disabilities
By Andy Backstrom and Max Howarth
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