Vehicle Modifications
We provide assessment & training services for new and existing drivers with a disability, illness or medical impairment & who want to begin or return to driving a modified vehicle. We understand the freedom that comes from having your licence, and will work closely with you to find the right solution!
We will work with you to access any available funding and support begin or return to driving!
We are industry leaders & are able to use our experience to tailor our services to your individual needs. Our service incorporates latest evidence and conducts on-going research and quality improvement. We volunteer our time to input into a range of policy and environmental factors shaping this areas of practice & to make your experience better, year after year. We pride ourselves on maintaining currency of practice & independent unbiased relationships with all suppliers of equipment, aids and modifications.
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS & AIDS
Conducted by Nationally Certified Driver Occupational Therapists
>> Learning to drive a modified vehicle
>> Learn to use specialised driving techniques
>> Improve driver confidence or managing anxiety
>> Prepare to sit a Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)
>> Learn strategies such as defensive driving to compensate for changes
>> Learn strategies and reference points to overcome visual or physical changes
>> Learn cognitive behavioural techniques to manage different driving situations
>> Prescription of driving aids and vehicle modifications
>> Learn to use specialised driving techniques
>> Improve driver confidence or managing anxiety
>> Prepare to sit a Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)
>> Learn strategies such as defensive driving to compensate for changes
>> Learn strategies and reference points to overcome visual or physical changes
>> Learn cognitive behavioural techniques to manage different driving situations
>> Prescription of driving aids and vehicle modifications
Modified Driver Vehicle Controls
Establishing independence through driving a vehicle is a significant milestone for anyone, and for those making alterations to a vehicle - we know this is a huge decision, and it’s a decision you want you to get right the first time. OT Services Group provides modified vehicles for trial & with a range of vehicle modifications and driving aids to help people with a disability, injury or medical impairment to gain, retain or regain their driver’s licence. We will work closely with you to find or create the right solution and ensure you get back onto the road as soon as possible.
Below is a list of common driving solutions which we have available for trial. If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch and we will work with you to find and trial a product that suits your needs!
Below is a list of common driving solutions which we have available for trial. If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch and we will work with you to find and trial a product that suits your needs!
High Level Assessment Vehicle
We can help access a highly modified vehicle to trial ‘driving from a wheelchair’. The vehicle is also demonstrates various driving high level solutions such as voice activation and is valuable for those wanting to know how it feels to drive from a power wheelchair with docking station.
We can help access a highly modified vehicle to trial ‘driving from a wheelchair’. The vehicle is also demonstrates various driving high level solutions such as voice activation and is valuable for those wanting to know how it feels to drive from a power wheelchair with docking station.
Other Vehicle Modifications & Aids
Community independence is more than just driving. Getting in and out of a vehicle can be extremely challenging for some, loading and unloading mobility equipment and appliances can require Assistive Technology or support, and we also understand that vehicles differ significantly between make and models. We will work with you to enable you to get into and out of your vehicle safely & independently; to load and unload any mobility equipment, appliances or any other day to day items - to enable you to live safely, actively and independently.
Below is a list of common solutions which we have available for trial. If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch and we will work with you to find and trial a product that suits your needs!
Below is a list of common solutions which we have available for trial. If you can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch and we will work with you to find and trial a product that suits your needs!
Our Unique Approach
We try to have a minimalist approach when it comes to vehicle modifications. We think Assistive Technology is pretty exciting, but having worked closely with you for so long, we have also learnt that relying on vehicle modifications and driving aids can be extremely limiting to your lifestyle (meaning you can not drive a friends or families vehicle, or often limiting work roles) & also know the frustration you experience when the technology lets you down! So wherever possible, we try to keep your future goals and lifestyle in mind & when prescribing Assistive Technology and will often try driving strategies before prescribing vehicle modifications.
We also spend a lot of our time keeping up to date with advances in Assistive Technology and new products being introduced to the Vehicle Modification market. We try our hardest to have these products available to you for trial, and if further customisation is required or a product isn't particularly right for you, we will work with you and the vehicle modifier to find the right solution for your individual circumstance. Contact us today & discuss how we can help you find the right solution for you.
We also spend a lot of our time keeping up to date with advances in Assistive Technology and new products being introduced to the Vehicle Modification market. We try our hardest to have these products available to you for trial, and if further customisation is required or a product isn't particularly right for you, we will work with you and the vehicle modifier to find the right solution for your individual circumstance. Contact us today & discuss how we can help you find the right solution for you.
