Additional Resources and Organizations
Transportation
Last Updated:
Hotline for Travelers with Disabilities Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America National Mobility Equipment Dealer’s Association GM Mobility Advisor DMV Driving Record Search Driving after a Traumatic Brain Injury Electronic Mobility Controls Creative Controls Access Unlimited Mobility Products and Design Drive Master Wells Engberg Sure Grip DND Press International Medical Equipment Bruno Independent Living Aids Freedom Lift Harmar Mobility The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Adaptive Driving Alliance Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Automotive Service Excellence Handicapped Driver Services Independent Mobility Systems Vantage Minivans Viewpoint Mobility
The United States Department of Transportation has created a Disability Hotline which provides real-time assistance with disability-related air travel problems, questions about facilities accommodations, and information on how to obtain printed consumer information on their rights. Travelers may also call the air carrier to provide advance notice for wheelchair assistance with boarding and deplaning and between connecting flights. For more information, call (800) 778-4838 or (800) 455-9880. In assisting individuals with disabilities who may have air travel complaints that require immediate intervention, the role of the DOT employees would be one of facilitating compliance with DOT's rules and suggesting possible customer-service solutions to the airline involved.
The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists was established in 1977 to support professionals working in the field of driver education / driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination. A national listing of Certified Rehabilitation Driver Specialists (CRDS), as well as warning signs that would indicate need for a driving evaluation.
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) is a national alliance of 300,000 business owners and their employees who offer all types of insurance and financial services products. Unlike company-employed agents, IIABA agents and brokers represent more than one insurance company, so they can offer clients a wider choice of auto, home, business, life, health and retirement products.
The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is a non-profit trade association whose diverse membership strives to increase independence for people with disabilities through the provision of safe adaptive transportation.
General Motors and iCan! are pleased to launch an Internet-based tool that guides people with disabilities, seniors and caregivers through a process to identify new GM vehicles best suited to their needs. You can access the application from home, or go through the Web site with your dealer, upfitter or rehabilitation specialist. The GM Mobility Advisor also offers suggestions for adaptive equipment relevant to the specific vehicle and the your equipment and provides suggestions for loading and unloading different types of equipment into specific vehicles.
Research the Department of Motor Vehicles and many other repositories nationwide to obtain reliable record abstracts which may pertain to areas of public safety, human resources and other business permissible purposes. DMV driving record abstracts and motor vehicle history reports are accessible to both consumers and business owners residing in the United States with a permissible purpose.
We are a team of skilled people dedicated to providing our customers with the latest technology in adaptive driving controls. EMC is leading the industry into the future. Our goal is to make our clients the focus of our actions by providing the highest quality products and dedicated support.
A good source for information on multi-function switch relocation. You'll also find touchpads, hand controls, power shifters and power brakes.
A source for multi-function secondary switching integrated into a steering device.
Freedom. It's an essential part of an active life. It means setting your own agenda, getting behind the wheel and going where you want to go whether you're running errands across town or visiting family and friends across the country. Mobility Products & Design gives you that freedom. For over 25 years, we've been designing and refining customized, ergonomic driving controls that keep you actively involved in your world.
Provides information on hand controls.
Over 40 years of providing a full range of engineered products and services for disabled drivers.
Offers various hand controls.
Disability Resource Library committed to bring information and resources to the disabled community, and to do its part in working toward the elimination of disabilities.
A good source to find torso supports.
Bruno Independent Living Aids, founded in 1984, is family owned and operated, and has a proud history of innovation that provides solutions for individuals who may face challenges with mobility. Our products: Bruno stair lifts, power chairs, scooters, vehicle lifts, stair lifts and Turning Automotive SeatingTM (TAS) open up new vistas of independence for many. Our stairlifts help overcome the barriers that stairs in your home can create. A Bruno stair lift in your home allows you to stay in your home and enjoy it to the fullest! With electric scooterlifts and wheelchair lifts and TAS in our product lineup, we're able to equip a wide variety of vehicles: automobiles, vans, pickups, minivans and SUVs.
Freedom Lift offers a wide variety of products designed to make your day-to-day activities as effortless as possible.
Find information on scooter lifts, and wheelchairs.
Harmar Mobility produces lift and ramp products that enhance people’s mobility, independence and quality of life. Their products include inside and outside lifts, and Hybrid Platform Lifts, along with single-fold and multi-fold Safety Ramps. Harmar’s lifts and ramps are designed to be simpler, stronger, lighter and easier to use.
NMEDA is a non-profit trade association whose diverse membership strives to increase independence for people with disabilities through the provision of safe adaptive transportation. A state by state directory of members providing services relating to vehicle adaptation for the disabled.
The Adaptive Driving Alliance is a nationwide group of vehicle modification dealers who provide transportation solutions for disabled drivers and passengers. This site posts a listing of ADA members that offer 24 hour emergency assistance as well as a network of repair facilities nationwide.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Primarily for professionals, this site provides information on various government funding available state by state.
Automotive Service Excellence is an independent, nonprofit organization that works in many ways to help educate consumers, the media and others to promote informed decision making when seeking automotive repairs. Participating Members must meet certification requirements.
Handicapped Driver Services is a specialized team of adaptive equipment professionals. Our compassionate and committed workforce is dedicated to providing increased vehicular mobility and independence to individuals not fully served by the traditional automotive market. Our team provides innovative solutions and superior products to assist each client in obtaining the highest quality of life possible.
On February 25, 2004, Independent Mobility Systems will unveil the latest additions to its line of accessible Toyota vehicles. Come see us at NMEDA 2004 or visit us online for a glimpse at these exciting new products.
VMI builds wheelchair accessible vans and scooter lifts whose quality and appearance satisfies the most demanding customers. Learn more about our complete family of van conversions and scooter lifts, designed to allow you to travel in comfort, convenience and style.
Viewpoint Mobility is the maker of North America's best wheelchair accessible minivan, the Vision™. The Vision™ is a rear-entry, lowered floor modification that is seamlessly engineered to make Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors minivans as barrier-free as possible.