Posts Tagged ‘Independence’
New Funding Scheme in QLD: Vehicle Options Subsidy Scheme
Disabled Queenslanders will be able to apply for a subsidy for driving lessons, vehicle assessments and vehicle modifications. The Queensland Government has announced a vehicle modification subsidy scheme to support ...
Scrutiny of older drivers may cut deaths but loss of independence can be painful
I recently found this great article in the Washington Post, a well regarded US newspaper. It is an interesting read, and reminds us of the high level of dependence that ...
Is there any Financial Assistance in Australia for people with disabilities to assist them to get around?
There is some assistance with the cost of vehicle purchase, modification and repair, and other transport costs. They are: GST exemption Mobility allowance Pensioner concession Taxi transport Parking GST exemption If you have lost use of one ...
Safety Tips for the Older Driver
In 2002, one in every eight Australians was over the age of 65. Maintaining a driver’s license is an important issue of independence for older Australians, especially to those who ...
Drugs and the Older Driver
No matter what your age, being able to drive means independence. This independence comes with the responsibility to drive safely. “If you’ve driven for most of your life, you’ll want to ...
Facts about driving and aging
Everyone ages differently, so some people can continue to drive into their seventies, eighties, and even beyond while others cannot or should not. However, the statistics on older adults and ...
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Evolution OT has closed its doors
February 4, 2019
Evolution Occupational Therapy 22 mins · It is with mixed emotions that I write this post. After 10 years (2009-2019) of Driving Assessments and assisting with countless cases, I will be closing down Evolution OT and commencing an exciting new work role with Advanced Personnel Management (APM). New challenges ahead!! I still remember my first case […]
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Check out this amazing story of a young bloke with CP, and the team supporting him to drive!
June 6, 2016
Check out this amazing story of a young bloke with CP, and the team supporting him to drive! Hand controls and joystick steering are amazing options currently, but this is next level, and shows a sample of where my industry is going! http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/catalyst/SC1502H016S00
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Google Self-Driving Car Project | SXSW Interactive 2016
April 8, 2016
Everyone’s talking about self-driving cars these days, but how can you differentiate between hype and reality? In the six years of Google’s project, its vehicles have self-driven over 1.3 million miles, racking up the equivalent of 90 years of human driving experience. Google says its cars can now handle the vast majority of everyday situations […]
