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The ins and outs of choosing a car (view report contents)

Useful publications

Disability Now

Disability Now

A monthly newspaper published by SCOPE which includes car reviews. It also has ads for secondhand vehicles and equipment. Subscribe or order from your newsagent. Free if you receive a means tested benefit.

Call for a free introductory copy.
Tel: 01454 642444
e-mail: dnsubs@cisubs.co.uk

MIS Publications

The Disabled Passenger, Adaptations for the Disabled Driver (both £3.95), Buying a secondhand automatic car (free with SAE). All published by the Mobility Information Service in 2005. The MIS is a Mobility Centre which provides information on all aspects of mobility. Its staff have personal experience of disability.

Mobility Information Service
National Mobility Centre
20 Burton Close
Dawley
Telford TF4 2BX
Tel: 01743 340269
e-mail: mis@nmcuk.freeserve.co.uk
www.mis.org.uk


Ricability

The following Ricability reports are also available on this site

Getting a wheelchair into a car (2005)
It gives comprehensive information about devices which help get a wheelchair into a car. Includes rooftop hoists, interior hoists, racks and trailers, plus where to go for further information, help and advice.

People lifters (2005)
Details the types of devices that help wheelchair users get into a car. Descriptive details of all products currently on the market plus where to go for further information, help and advice.

Car controls (2005)
Looks in depth at the types of adaptations available to help you drive if you have a disability. Includes information on the types of controls available plus where to get them, along with sources of further help, information and advice.

 

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Report contents

Introduction
Car design
Choosing a car
What to look for -

Checklist
Techniques
Who can drive?
Getting insurance
Finance
Helpful organisations
Mobility Centres
Useful publications
Addresses