UPDATE March 2022: I do have a different car now. Posting new how to soon! Subscribe to watch next video. 22 years paraplegic and transfers are wayyyyyy faster now haha. thank you all!
Adam, This was a great video. It is an inspiration to anyone with a disability. I have been in a wheelchair for 6 years after a sever form of Lyme Disease caused severe nerve damage. Giving up my driver's licenses was one of the hardest things I ever did but your video has reminded me that I can drive again. Thank you for taking the time to be such an inspiration and to remind the world just because we can't walk, we are not broken. Blessings...
good demo video. The one item that pleased my heart was hearing you say that "you're happy". I've learned once you find that, everything thing else falls into place.
I forgot to mention that I've had 5 Total Knee Replacements and an AK amputation ( in just 2.5 years!) I'm good with it and life rolls on. Praise God and may he bless you Adam. Jeff
Thank you so much! I'm so sorry for the late reply! I will be uploading a new video because I have a different car now! Hope everything is going well with you! =]
yooooooooo, I been looking for this video. I saw it back in 2008 when I was fresh out of high school and wanted to learn to drive. I ended reaching out to you and we had a conversation about getting in contact with voc rehab. Long behold I've been driving since 2013. I've always wanted to thank from the bottom of my heart dude!!
Yooo glad you back haha. I’m actually updating this How To and hopefully uplod new on today gaha. How was everything? And got you! Glad ypu found this again haha
@@Aquadamm It was difficult at first, but thankfully voc rehab paid for my lessons with hand controls. Yesssssir! I may have to pull up on you one of these days
@@quanmills2292 awesome!! Aw man so glad!! What car you got now? And aye man i’ll be uploading a lot more vids. More streaming related from Twitch. Wondering, what kinds of vids youd like to see?
@@quanmills2292 nice!! We just got a charger, it’s awesome! And really any video. Like on Tiktok i do comedy skits. I’ve uploded some stream vids on here tho. Probably do more like disability vids
You have inspired me! I had a stroke two years ago, and have lost the ability to move my right foot. I am going to look into this, as they did not take away my drivers licence, everything else works wonderfully! Good or you with your positive attitude!
This video was pretty informative to my girlfriend and I. We're both handicapped. However, my girlfriend has it worse than I do. She was born with Spina Bifida and is paralyzed from the waste down. I have congenital scoliosis, Hip Dysplasia in both hips, and Type A Muscular Fiber Disproportion. My girl has been wanting to drive and watching this has helped her gather some facts on how her driving set should be and your video helped her out a lot. From one handicap to another, I thank you!
I live in PA. I had to pass neurological tests first, because of my diagnosis (neurosarcoidosis). Then I had to take 7 2-hour lessons with a driver trainer using the hand controls on his vehicle. The final test was a road test with DMV, and then I could order my vehicle and have the hand controls installed. When it was ready, I had to pass a second road test in my vehicle--controls were totally different, and I had one more session with the trainer to prepare for this road test. Driving now!
Awesome video. Even though it's about how you get into your car, it's still a sweet ride! Congratulations on making the best of your life. I hope you have even more success in life!
Thanks for the video! I'm a paraplegic now and after six years of being lonely and depressed in my basement, I'm getting back into life. I'm taking my drivers eval test soon and hope to be in my truck soon after. I'm kinda scared about driving with hand controls but I'm gonna do it!!!
Yes, live in PA. But traveled to DE to trade my manual trans. Element for same year with auto trans. and 4000 less miles--what a good deal!!!! I love it, and my pulley worked well to get me up into seat. Still need to get an ultralight WC, but only can handle one "killer bill" in a year! I love your RX8--really great design and color, and those WC doors that we need. I love being able to drive again--just celebrated my one year anniversary of being on the road again!
adam you are an inspiration! thanks for sharing on your insight. iam a diabetic with agent orange foot neuropathy. cant feel thd brakes anymore. the va set me up with lessons on a hand control equipped car.after about 7 lessons they issued me a certificate. and out a restriction in my license for full hand controls i have not driven since dec 2021. they installed my sure grip hand controls 2 weeks ago. and z spinner knob. if feels great to drive again. the spinner knob makes turning easier! adam god bless this video really touched me!
Thanks for sharing this video it shows how light your manual chair can be placing it easily as you transferred in your car and a car is less expensive as far as gas usage etc.
Thank you! And yes! Actually, that one was REALLY heavy. I guess it made it look like it was light. But, I have a new chair now that's only 11kg. But, I have to make a new video soon because now it only takes me like 20 secs. get in my car and put everything in. Haha
Adam, consider looking into the Ti -manual chairs with wheels that use LCD battery they require less work when rolling your chair, and the chair is custom built for you. I checked them out at the Ability expo in my town. take care, and I look forward to the next Video.
This the first time watching this video... Amazing! Thanks for sharing. I never known anyone who drives and uses a wheelchair. I have heard about it but never saw anyone get in and out of a car. I don't have any disability you seem so happy and make it look so easy. Thanks for making this video your video inspires me and gives hope to others including me. All things are possible thru Christ which strengthens me....God Bless You and will be praying for you...
Hey whats up,i came across your video from my curiosity of how paraplegics drive. Your video was really inspirational and i wish you the best of luck on your road to recovery! =D
Thank you for posting this. I had a spinal injury when I was really young, and it left me handicapped. I'll be sixteen in a few months and wanted to know how the hand controls worked so I'll be able to drive myself to work and to school.
I drive with hand controls as well, I love being independent and not having to depend on people. Like you I am thankful for everything and very lucky to be a live and do everything on my own. Did I hear you say you were an incomplete para? Great video!!
There's a guy in Newark, Delaware that does car modifications for "wheelchair" drivers. But, you can get a portable hand controls online from Allegro Medical. It's blue and it's like $275. Works great for me!
That's cool it's nice of you to share with us :) my brother Adam wants a yellow car like yours I showed him this video he says " You look cool, and I want a car like yours"
I think most of us do. There are LOTS of different kinds. It all depends on the persons disability. For example, I saw a van that was used by a person with a disability and she doesn't have a complete set of fingers. So, her dashboard, steering wheel and driving area is like, so complex. It looked like a space ship dashboard. But, she drives very well.
When I was 14, on my summer vacation in Russia, I bought a Lada 2107 5-speed (my first car) from a Afghanistan war veteran, who lost both of his legs in combat. It was full hand control (which I later took off) for the gas, brake and clutch. But I can't believe you had to pay that much, In Russia It would be free including installation.
bless you that was awesome such an inspiration I'm thinking of getting hand controls because of numbness in my legs and feet and you go and go all that thank you so much for sharing xxx
@ snowydro:With the proper training, hand controls are just as safe as using your foot pedals. We have to pas driver training and pass the same tests at the DMV that everyone else does to get our license. The California drivers handbook says driving is a privilege that is earned..not a right. I worked damned hard to earn that privilege. Been driving with hand controls for 23 years.
I can't believe someone would say that they would rather be dead than live life, like you are. I give you credit! I have MS, and also drive. I'm starting to have alot of difficulty with my legs, and my Dr. said I shouuld start looking into hand controls. Do you have to take another driving test and all that? I use an electric scooter, and have a lift in my car for it. Rough road we endure, and it gets frusterating at times,but atleast we can still do for ourselves:) Good luck stay strong
Hey man!, I'm your biggest fan!!, I too cannot walk and need a wheelchair to get around. I have a birth defect called Spina Bifida, I rely on my lord Jesus Christ to help me get through life, and I am so greatful. :), And I too own a Mazda!, I just bought a smiley Mazda 5 TEENYvan, I love it! I am going to buy another wheelchair, like yours, and I would like to know, how much does a wheelchair like yours cost, I have just a standard wheelchair but I need one like yours to put it in my MAZDA myself :), thank you. God bless you, keep up the good fight of faith! =D
Hey thanks man! And that's good! Just keep doing what you're doing, keep it rollin! Haha. Nice man! Good for you! My insurance paid for my wheelchair and it cost like $2,000 or something. I get a new one every 3 years, I think that's like a requirement for most disabled people. But, ask your insurance and also you can look around in your area if there are disability places. That's because you can apply for grants and they will pay for you chair. For instance, I applied for a grant for my basketball chair and I chose a chair and they paid for it. They are the Challenged Athletes Foundation. However, they do have a certain date you can apply and request your grant. But, def get a custom one because they are soo much nicer. And for some reason people are amazed how it's different and girls like them too. hahaa. So, it's like a car. haha Anymore questions, just email me just message me! Thanks man!
I haven't been able to drive since 2011 due in part to a nerve disorder. N E way, I moved to Maui bc I am disabled and get a decent check every month. I couldn't afford a car here even if I could drive and great trans svcs here. Going to rent car w/hand cntls but have no clue as what they even are. I googled and here I landed. Thanx for sharing..and I love love love your yellow car.
I have a 07 impala u got me thinking about flipping my back doors so i could throw my chair in back like that. At the moment i just take it apart like you do and carry it across me and put it in my passenger seat. But anyway just wanted to show love respect.
Thanks for watching the video! I have a different car now. I have a 2015 Dodge Challenger and I'll upload a new video! For me I don't really need suicide doors you know to be able to put my chair in the back. I can show you in the new video. For example my sister has a Nissan Juke and it's pretty tight like the doors are small. But, all i do is lean the seat back when I bring it across. Are you able to put your chair in with you Impala?
Went great--driving now, and you were an inspiration! I made a pulley contraption to help raise me to the seat. My current wc folds, but I am looking at rigid lighter weight ones to save my joints. You look VERY strong now! What model is your car? (If I ever want to be cooler...)
Liked your video , only wish now that they would make a sporty car for people power chairs. LoL I use a van but really liked your video. All the best to you. Phil
It was like $1,500. But, if you go to Google and search "Portable hand controls." There is a blue one for like $275 from Allegro Medical, I think. I bought one and works GREAT AND you can use it on any car. But, you use your thumb to push for gas, so my thumb gets pretty sore. Lol. You will also need a "wheelie knob" thing. I got one from Lowes in the tractor section. Hope this helps!
@mongemiroku i know im not showing what kinda of car i have. Im showing how a normal/general works. And im showing how a handicapped person can be independent.
I had a stroke three years ago and I have been doing a lot of therapy to gain back my movement on my arm and leg. Right now people cant tell I had a stoke my leg from time to time goes crazy. However my sight is not that well, because I cant see from the right hand corner. It's not that bad because I can see completely if I move my eyes.
Good video dude!! Im a paraplegic too and im working on getting my license back now! I hope it works out im goin crazy depending on people..Is there a special test you have to take or anything like that before you can have the controls installed??
Thank you! And no it's just one rod. This is like the most basic hand control, so yeah push for brake and pull for gas. If you have two rods on each side it will be hard cuz you only have 2 hands, so they made it to one side =]
Awesome!! Congrats!! You live in PA? I live in DE. Lol. Are you able to drive by yourself? And aww thank you! I am going to make a video this soon like an "update" video because this one is old. Haha. Also, I have a portable hand-controls, so I can drive any car. Works GREAT! My car is a Mazda RX8. What car where you able to get?? That awesome though; you're driving now!! Sorry 3 months late, I never get the comment notifications!
Hi! I am sorry for the late reply! I never saw these comments!. But, I live in Delaware haha boring state! But, they actually have portable hand controls not which is like WAY cheaper! But, they are kind of hard to drive! I prefer this one because it is safer and more stalble =] and that's good. I actually stopped all my meds because I keep forgetting the doses cuz im at school and busy. And one day I just stopped and so far I dont have any pain. So, i didnt really need them; just vitamins =]
thats a sweet ride dude. I also use hand controls, and I have never seen a push-pull set-up..... My controls you push straight down for brake, and pull towards your knee for gas. Can you brake and gas at the same time? I have a saturn ion with the same type of rear door. When I put my chair in I put the wheels in the rear passenger side seat, and I slip my chair in sideways behind my drivers seat. Give it a try, It may or may not be easier for you. Check out my hotrod with hand controls.
ahhahaah. bad ass dude!!! you tore that wheelchair to bits xD. man when you reved your engine..whoahhh, it made me poop my pants. to all you people reading this comment. go watch the video again, and listen to that baby purr!
@dkv2011 Hey man, Yeah its called a pedal block. You can take it off and can use the car normally. For me, i pretty much dont have it on most time because my leg spasms arent that bad, and doesnt really reach the pedal so yeah haha.
Haha. Thanks man! But, yeah I have to make a new video because this one was when I first started driving. Now, I am so use to it, so it takes me literary 20 secs to put everything in my car.
Hi Adam, Thanks for posting this video...just wondering can the hand controls be installed by a do-it-yourselfer or do they have to be professionally installed?
sweet ride, good to see you have your independance, question..wouldn't left rod be 4 brake right rod 4 gas? or did you have it set up to yor liking? cheers brother , nice setup !
Adams congrats you've made us proud that disability is not inability to drive. What is the model of your device and how can I get one in Ghana. Waiting for a reply.
Sorry for the late reply. I never get these comment notifications. But, thank you very much! Yes! You can still do anything from what you use to do. I mean, I use to play basketball before I got injured in 2005. But, I play wheelchair basketball now. And I joke about my disability all the time people are like "I went for a run this morning, what did you do?" I'll be like "oh me too! I went for a roll, even better." haha. are you able to drive now?
Thank you so much! Sorry for the late reply I never saw these comments! But, I was also looking at that before, but back then I wasn't REALLy strong enough to get up that high. But, now im good though. HOw did everything fo for you?
@dawnshadows21 Love your 'tude!!! Thanks for the very informative video. Great car--especially that vibrant yellow; doors that open without pillar, with opposing hinges, are the best. I am looking at the Honda Element for that reason, and wc can be put in the back from the driver seat if you have a passenger. I prefer push to brake and twist to accelerate, on right side (brand: Veigel) with horn/high beam/turn signals on it. Before paralysis I drove man. tran., and steer LH.
Hey Adam, thanks for sharing your video. Nice car by the way. Im curious about your controls....do you happen to know the brand name/ model # of the hand controls and that foot plate? I'm interested in getting the same setup in my car. Thanks, Chris
My little bro passed his driving license before he was disabled from waist down and I couldn't understand how it was possible without gas and pedal for him to ever drive and then I saw this. It makes me want to get him one as a present. Thing is, are these controls sold by the manufacturer or would they have to manually have it installed? And is there any webpages or anything I got to search?
+kel kals You can actually buy a portable one online. However, it is not as stable as the one I have. If you go on Google and type AZ Portable Hand control it's $300 I think or less and you can put it on any car. =] The one I have is more permanent. The portable one it requires your thumb to push for the gas, so my thumb gets really tired after awhile. But, other than that it works great! Especially, if you go on a vacation or something and use it for rental cars.
mmm i actually dont know but its called Push and Pull Handcontrols youll have to like first go to driving school for it then wen you pass your teacher or w/e will write wat kinda controls you have to have then you go to a handcontrol assemble dude and yeah in the comments below "Mikejt167" hes the one who assembled my hand controls, maybe you can get in contact with him for more info =]
+Tyler Rempel My injury is T3. How about you? How's driving going? And I was misdiagnosed but I have a tumor in my spinal cord. But, anyways I have CLOVES Syndrome and there are only 155 of us in the world. But, I'm an incomplete paraplegic, so I can still feel my legs some. How about you?
Thanks for sharing this! I appreciate it. I am getting prepared for my evaluation soon so I can get hand controls. Does anyone know if the insurance company will cover this? The hardest part is going to to be having to give up my cdl for a restricted license.
+Sean Hayes How did it go? And no insurance companies don't cover hand controls. You have to go to a modification place and pay out of pocket. Well, that's what I had to do. But, you can always ask them =]
+Adam Cardenas I just got my certification last week. the workers compensation insurance is covering the controls. I'm getting a left side rocker and a steering wheel spin knob
+Richard Vari Don't know, bt its not much expensive to fit them. Just look 4 an engineer can design them 4 u. I'm in Botswana I spent around P5,000 for that.
thats awesome =] yeah i mean i want people to know just cuz like people are in wheelchair doesnt mean we cant anything for our selves and yes im Incomplete Para =]
@Wavewolfaroha [cont] Your transfer is very efficient. I'm L3 (neurosarcoidosis)--just passed my road test int he training car and can't wait to regain freedom of driving.
Adam, This was a great video. It is an inspiration to anyone with a disability. I have been in a wheelchair for 6 years after a sever form of Lyme Disease caused severe nerve damage. Giving up my driver's licenses was one of the hardest things I ever did but your video has reminded me that I can drive again. Thank you for taking the time to be such an inspiration and to remind the world just because we can't walk, we are not broken.
Blessings...
good demo video. The one item that pleased my heart was hearing you say that "you're happy". I've learned once you find that, everything thing else falls into place.
+Jeff Robertson Thank you very much!
I forgot to mention that I've had 5 Total Knee Replacements and an AK amputation ( in just 2.5 years!) I'm good with it and life rolls on. Praise God and may he bless you Adam. Jeff
You are adorable, keep doing your thing and hope it all gets easier for you, you seem so positive!
Thank you so much! I'm so sorry for the late reply! I will be uploading a new video because I have a different car now! Hope everything is going well with you! =]
yooooooooo, I been looking for this video. I saw it back in 2008 when I was fresh out of high school and wanted to learn to drive. I ended reaching out to you and we had a conversation about getting in contact with voc rehab. Long behold I've been driving since 2013. I've always wanted to thank from the bottom of my heart dude!!
Yooo glad you back haha. I’m actually updating this How To and hopefully uplod new on today gaha. How was everything? And got you! Glad ypu found this again haha
@@Aquadamm It was difficult at first, but thankfully voc rehab paid for my lessons with hand controls. Yesssssir! I may have to pull up on you one of these days
@@quanmills2292 awesome!! Aw man so glad!! What car you got now? And aye man i’ll be uploading a lot more vids. More streaming related from Twitch. Wondering, what kinds of vids youd like to see?
@@Aquadamm yesssir. I have a Ford. Looking to get a charger soon. Like gaming?
@@quanmills2292 nice!! We just got a charger, it’s awesome! And really any video. Like on Tiktok i do comedy skits. I’ve uploded some stream vids on here tho. Probably do more like disability vids
You have inspired me! I had a stroke two years ago, and have lost the ability to move my right foot. I am going to look into this, as they did not take away my drivers licence, everything else works wonderfully! Good or you with your positive attitude!
This video was pretty informative to my girlfriend and I. We're both handicapped. However, my girlfriend has it worse than I do. She was born with Spina Bifida and is paralyzed from the waste down. I have congenital scoliosis, Hip Dysplasia in both hips, and Type A Muscular Fiber Disproportion. My girl has been wanting to drive and watching this has helped her gather some facts on how her driving set should be and your video helped her out a lot. From one handicap to another, I thank you!
I live in PA. I had to pass neurological tests first, because of my diagnosis (neurosarcoidosis). Then I had to take 7 2-hour lessons with a driver trainer using the hand controls on his vehicle. The final test was a road test with DMV, and then I could order my vehicle and have the hand controls installed. When it was ready, I had to pass a second road test in my vehicle--controls were totally different, and I had one more session with the trainer to prepare for this road test. Driving now!
Awesome video. Even though it's about how you get into your car, it's still a sweet ride! Congratulations on making the best of your life. I hope you have even more success in life!
Thanks for the video! I'm a paraplegic now and after six years of being lonely and depressed in my basement, I'm getting back into life. I'm taking my drivers eval test soon and hope to be in my truck soon after. I'm kinda scared about driving with hand controls but I'm gonna do it!!!
bro! I love this, even with the 1990's level of camera and windows movie maker edit lol, an update with the Challenger is in order I think.
hhahah filming new one hopefully tomorrow! Bruh back then this was one of the first Handcontrols How To. Now, so many. Wild! 🤣
Yes, live in PA. But traveled to DE to trade my manual trans. Element for same year with auto trans. and 4000 less miles--what a good deal!!!! I love it, and my pulley worked well to get me up into seat. Still need to get an ultralight WC, but only can handle one "killer bill" in a year! I love your RX8--really great design and color, and those WC doors that we need. I love being able to drive again--just celebrated my one year anniversary of being on the road again!
adam you are an inspiration! thanks for sharing on your insight. iam a diabetic with agent orange foot neuropathy. cant feel thd brakes anymore. the va set me up with lessons on a hand control equipped car.after about 7 lessons they issued me a certificate. and out a restriction in my license for full hand controls i have not driven since dec 2021. they installed my sure grip hand controls 2 weeks ago. and z spinner knob. if feels great to drive again. the spinner knob makes turning easier! adam god bless this video really touched me!
I'm studying for my learner permit now and cant wait to drive. This video rocks!
Thanks for sharing this video it shows how light your manual chair can be placing it easily as you transferred in your car and a car is less expensive as far as gas usage etc.
Thank you! And yes! Actually, that one was REALLY heavy. I guess it made it look like it was light. But, I have a new chair now that's only 11kg. But, I have to make a new video soon because now it only takes me like 20 secs. get in my car and put everything in. Haha
Adam, consider looking into the Ti -manual chairs with wheels that use LCD battery they require less work when rolling your chair, and the chair is custom built for you. I checked them out at the Ability expo in my town. take care, and I look forward to the next Video.
Thanks Adam your video was helpful. Im a paraplegic and cant wait to get back behind the wheel!!!
This the first time watching this video... Amazing! Thanks for sharing. I never known anyone who drives and uses a wheelchair. I have heard about it but never saw anyone get in and out of a car. I don't have any disability you seem so happy and make it look so easy. Thanks for making this video your video inspires me and gives hope to others including me. All things are possible thru Christ which strengthens me....God Bless You and will be praying for you...
Hey whats up,i came across your video from my curiosity of how paraplegics drive. Your video was really inspirational and i wish you the best of luck on your road to recovery! =D
Thank you for posting this. I had a spinal injury when I was really young, and it left me handicapped. I'll be sixteen in a few months and wanted to know how the hand controls worked so I'll be able to drive myself to work and to school.
I drive with hand controls as well, I love being independent and not having to depend on people. Like you I am thankful for everything and very lucky to be a live and do everything on my own. Did I hear you say you were an incomplete para? Great video!!
There's a guy in Newark, Delaware that does car modifications for "wheelchair" drivers. But, you can get a portable hand controls online from Allegro Medical. It's blue and it's like $275. Works great for me!
That's cool it's nice of you to share with us :) my brother Adam wants a yellow car like yours I showed him this video he says " You look cool, and I want a car like yours"
Thank you for the Video. I have ALS and after my voice and swallowing went away I am loosing my legs now. It looks like it will work for me.
I think most of us do. There are LOTS of different kinds. It all depends on the persons disability. For example, I saw a van that was used by a person with a disability and she doesn't have a complete set of fingers. So, her dashboard, steering wheel and driving area is like, so complex. It looked like a space ship dashboard. But, she drives very well.
Awesome! Thank you! Just be happy and enjoy! how's driving going?
When I was 14, on my summer vacation in Russia, I bought a Lada 2107 5-speed (my first car) from a Afghanistan war veteran, who lost both of his legs in combat. It was full hand control (which I later took off) for the gas, brake and clutch. But I can't believe you had to pay that much, In Russia It would be free including installation.
bless you that was awesome such an inspiration I'm thinking of getting hand controls because of numbness in my legs and feet and you go and go all that thank you so much for sharing xxx
@ snowydro:With the proper training, hand controls are just as safe as using your foot pedals. We have to pas driver training and pass the same tests at the DMV that everyone else does to get our license. The California drivers handbook says driving is a privilege that is earned..not a right. I worked damned hard to earn that privilege. Been driving with hand controls for 23 years.
I can't believe someone would say that they would rather be dead than live life, like you are. I give you credit! I have MS, and also drive. I'm starting to have alot of difficulty with my legs, and my Dr. said I shouuld start looking into hand controls. Do you have to take another driving test and all that? I use an electric scooter, and have a lift in my car for it. Rough road we endure, and it gets frusterating at times,but atleast we can still do for ourselves:) Good luck stay strong
Hey man!, I'm your biggest fan!!, I too cannot walk and need a wheelchair to get around. I have a birth defect called Spina Bifida, I rely on my lord Jesus Christ to help me get through life, and I am so greatful. :),
And I too own a Mazda!, I just bought a smiley Mazda 5 TEENYvan, I love it! I am going to buy another wheelchair, like yours, and I would like to know, how much does a wheelchair like yours cost, I have just a standard wheelchair but I need one like yours to put it in my MAZDA myself :), thank you. God bless you, keep up the good fight of faith! =D
Hey thanks man! And that's good! Just keep doing what you're doing, keep it rollin! Haha.
Nice man! Good for you! My insurance paid for my wheelchair and it cost like $2,000 or something. I get a new one every 3 years, I think that's like a requirement for most disabled people. But, ask your insurance and also you can look around in your area if there are disability places. That's because you can apply for grants and they will pay for you chair. For instance, I applied for a grant for my basketball chair and I chose a chair and they paid for it. They are the Challenged Athletes Foundation. However, they do have a certain date you can apply and request your grant.
But, def get a custom one because they are soo much nicer. And for some reason people are amazed how it's different and girls like them too. hahaa. So, it's like a car. haha
Anymore questions, just email me just message me! Thanks man!
ahah thats awesome =]
dont be nervous like the first day i tried handcontrols i wasnt nervous i was excited and now its just easy driving now =]
I haven't been able to drive since 2011 due in part to a nerve disorder. N E way, I moved to Maui bc I am disabled and get a decent check every month. I couldn't afford a car here even if I could drive and great trans svcs here. Going to rent car w/hand cntls but have no clue as what they even are. I googled and here I landed. Thanx for sharing..and I love love love your yellow car.
I have a 07 impala u got me thinking about flipping my back doors so i could throw my chair in back like that. At the moment i just take it apart like you do and carry it across me and put it in my passenger seat. But anyway just wanted to show love respect.
Thanks for watching the video! I have a different car now. I have a 2015 Dodge Challenger and I'll upload a new video! For me I don't really need suicide doors you know to be able to put my chair in the back. I can show you in the new video. For example my sister has a Nissan Juke and it's pretty tight like the doors are small. But, all i do is lean the seat back when I bring it across.
Are you able to put your chair in with you Impala?
I love my conversion van :) Congrats Bro!
OMG.
sweet.
lol.
now i know how you drive. i remember i asked you how to do it in french.
this is sooo cool.
great video. :)
-diana :)
I love that wheelchair and how you can break it down:)
Went great--driving now, and you were an inspiration! I made a pulley contraption to help raise me to the seat. My current wc folds, but I am looking at rigid lighter weight ones to save my joints. You look VERY strong now! What model is your car? (If I ever want to be cooler...)
Liked your video , only wish now that they would make a sporty car for people power chairs. LoL
I use a van but really liked your video.
All the best to you.
Phil
doing great guy.. live life to the limits.
nice shirt bro
it would of been cool if we skateboarded once, yeah keep the videos coming they're awesome... I also did bmxing too
Adam, thanks for sharing. You are truly amazing and very inspiring and encouraging. I am losing strength in my legs and very confused about it.
It was like $1,500. But, if you go to Google and search "Portable hand controls." There is a blue one for like $275 from Allegro Medical, I think. I bought one and works GREAT AND you can use it on any car. But, you use your thumb to push for gas, so my thumb gets pretty sore. Lol. You will also need a "wheelie knob" thing. I got one from Lowes in the tractor section. Hope this helps!
@mongemiroku i know im not showing what kinda of car i have. Im showing how a normal/general works. And im showing how a handicapped person can be independent.
I had a stroke three years ago and I have been doing a lot of therapy to gain back my movement on my arm and leg. Right now people cant tell I had a stoke my leg from time to time goes crazy. However my sight is not that well, because I cant see from the right hand corner. It's not that bad because I can see completely if I move my eyes.
u sir have a lot of heart to do what u do
you should try putting the wheels behind the passenger, and pulling your chair in and setting in behind you
Good video dude!! Im a paraplegic too and im working on getting my license back now! I hope it works out im goin crazy depending on people..Is there a special test you have to take or anything like that before you can have the controls installed??
Thank you! And no it's just one rod. This is like the most basic hand control, so yeah push for brake and pull for gas. If you have two rods on each side it will be hard cuz you only have 2 hands, so they made it to one side =]
thats tiptronic, I'm talking about manual with a clutch and "H" shifter.
Awesome!! Congrats!! You live in PA? I live in DE. Lol. Are you able to drive by yourself? And aww thank you! I am going to make a video this soon like an "update" video because this one is old. Haha. Also, I have a portable hand-controls, so I can drive any car. Works GREAT! My car is a Mazda RX8. What car where you able to get?? That awesome though; you're driving now!! Sorry 3 months late, I never get the comment notifications!
Oh i see. Ok, thanks Adam....I appreciate the info.
Nice vid bruh. Im thinking of doing a vid of my own soon.
Thank you! I mean it looks like i take awhile, but this was years ago. So, now i transfer withing like 30 sec. haha
Hi! I am sorry for the late reply! I never saw these comments!. But, I live in Delaware haha boring state! But, they actually have portable hand controls not which is like WAY cheaper! But, they are kind of hard to drive! I prefer this one because it is safer and more stalble =] and that's good. I actually stopped all my meds because I keep forgetting the doses cuz im at school and busy. And one day I just stopped and so far I dont have any pain. So, i didnt really need them; just vitamins =]
Sorry of the late reply! I never saw these comments! As far as I know you can. There's a guy on here (youtube) he's driving with manual car.
thats a sweet ride dude. I also use hand controls, and I have never seen a push-pull set-up..... My controls you push straight down for brake, and pull towards your knee for gas. Can you brake and gas at the same time? I have a saturn ion with the same type of rear door. When I put my chair in I put the wheels in the rear passenger side seat, and I slip my chair in sideways behind my drivers seat. Give it a try, It may or may not be easier for you.
Check out my hotrod with hand controls.
they make full hand controls for the clutch and "H" shifter cars. You wont need to use legs at all lol
Driving is fun! I have a Mazda 3 with handcontrols. Team Mazda.
ahhahaah. bad ass dude!!! you tore that wheelchair to bits xD. man when you reved your engine..whoahhh, it made me poop my pants. to all you people reading this comment. go watch the video again, and listen to that baby purr!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching!!
@dkv2011 Hey man, Yeah its called a pedal block. You can take it off and can use the car normally. For me, i pretty much dont have it on most time because my leg spasms arent that bad, and doesnt really reach the pedal so yeah haha.
Very impressive, great video
Nice Adam keep it up bro
Amazing vid. Ive always wondered how that worked!
Haha. Thanks man! But, yeah I have to make a new video because this one was when I first started driving. Now, I am so use to it, so it takes me literary 20 secs to put everything in my car.
Should have gotten the manual, you know that they make hand drive for standard layout stick shift.
is that a different back door that u opend to get ur wheels in ? handy !!!! nice car!!!
Hi Adam, Thanks for posting this video...just wondering can the hand controls be installed by a do-it-yourselfer or do they have to be professionally installed?
sweet ride, good to see you have your independance, question..wouldn't left rod be 4 brake right rod 4 gas? or did you have it set up to yor liking? cheers brother , nice setup !
where did you get the cover ups for the pedals? that's super cool didn't know they have those
Adams congrats you've made us proud that disability is not inability to drive. What is the model of your device and how can I get one in Ghana. Waiting for a reply.
+Duah-Agyekum Kwadwo EBAY
Thanks
Hey there! Im sorry for the late reply! But, mine is called Push and Pull Handcontrols! But, yes maybe eBay! Where you able to find any?
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Sorry for the late reply. I never get these comment notifications. But, thank you very much! Yes! You can still do anything from what you use to do. I mean, I use to play basketball before I got injured in 2005. But, I play wheelchair basketball now. And I joke about my disability all the time people are like "I went for a run this morning, what did you do?" I'll be like "oh me too! I went for a roll, even better." haha. are you able to drive now?
Thank you so much! Sorry for the late reply I never saw these comments! But, I was also looking at that before, but back then I wasn't REALLy strong enough to get up that high. But, now im good though. HOw did everything fo for you?
Adam thankyou for sharing this video. i am paraplegic too. the car your using is a mazda RX8. which year is it?
Thank you for watching! I have a different car now I have a 2015 Dodge Challenger and will be uploading a video soon! But, my rx8 was a 2004!
It came with the handcontrols
@JoeOnWheels Awesomee man! Did you get your page up?
@dawnshadows21 Love your 'tude!!! Thanks for the very informative video. Great car--especially that vibrant yellow; doors that open without pillar, with opposing hinges, are the best. I am looking at the Honda Element for that reason, and wc can be put in the back from the driver seat if you have a passenger. I prefer push to brake and twist to accelerate, on right side (brand: Veigel) with horn/high beam/turn signals on it. Before paralysis I drove man. tran., and steer LH.
Hey Adam, thanks for sharing your video. Nice car by the way. Im curious about your controls....do you happen to know the brand name/
model # of the hand controls and that foot plate? I'm interested in getting the same setup in my car. Thanks, Chris
Man you put lazy people to shame! Way to go!
I'm sorry for the late reply! I never saw these comments! But, awesome! Rae you driving now??
Wassup kid? Nice ride and vid. Where do u live at?
where did you get the cover ups for the pedals? didn't know they had those, or what is it called?
sweet ass rx 8 man
Thank you man!
RESPECT!
Awesome! Thank you very much! Did he find a car?
My little bro passed his driving license before he was disabled from waist down and I couldn't understand how it was possible without gas and pedal for him to ever drive and then I saw this. It makes me want to get him one as a present.
Thing is, are these controls sold by the manufacturer or would they have to manually have it installed? And is there any webpages or anything I got to search?
+kel kals You can actually buy a portable one online. However, it is not as stable as the one I have. If you go on Google and type AZ Portable Hand control it's $300 I think or less and you can put it on any car. =] The one I have is more permanent. The portable one it requires your thumb to push for the gas, so my thumb gets really tired after awhile. But, other than that it works great! Especially, if you go on a vacation or something and use it for rental cars.
+kel kals Freedom Staff, I got mine on Ebay $250.00, easy to install yourself.
haha thanks man =]
i know like i did the scene over cuz when i was reving it i was talking and you couldnt hear what i was saying so yeah lol
dear Adam where did you get pedal covers i have cp and muscle spasms have kept me from driving cuz I hit the gas or break pedal in a muscle spasm
mmm i actually dont know but its called Push and Pull Handcontrols youll have to like first go to driving school for it then wen you pass your teacher or w/e will write wat kinda controls you have to have
then you go to a handcontrol assemble dude and yeah
in the comments below
"Mikejt167" hes the one who assembled my hand controls, maybe you can get in contact with him for more info =]
what level is your injury? i just got my hand controls and i am loving the freedom. when did you get injured and how?
+Tyler Rempel My injury is T3. How about you? How's driving going? And I was misdiagnosed but I have a tumor in my spinal cord. But, anyways I have CLOVES Syndrome and there are only 155 of us in the world. But, I'm an incomplete paraplegic, so I can still feel my legs some. How about you?
Adam your wheelchair must be extremely lightweight for you to manage like that,can you tell me what make and the weight of it please.
Thanks for sharing this! I appreciate it. I am getting prepared for my evaluation soon so I can get hand controls. Does anyone know if the insurance company will cover this? The hardest part is going to to be having to give up my cdl for a restricted license.
+Sean Hayes How did it go? And no insurance companies don't cover hand controls. You have to go to a modification place and pay out of pocket. Well, that's what I had to do. But, you can always ask them =]
+Adam Cardenas I just got my certification last week. the workers compensation insurance is covering the controls. I'm getting a left side rocker and a steering wheel spin knob
Nice car you got.
I love this, almost similar to mine
+Kay Myself Awesome! What car do you drive?
how can I get to get a donation of these hand controls for my vehicle I have a Honda CRV and want these I am in Zimbabwe,
+Adam Cardenas Sorry 4 late response. I drive RAV4 CRV
+Richard Vari Don't know, bt its not much expensive to fit them. Just look 4 an engineer can design them 4 u. I'm in Botswana I spent around P5,000 for that.
Hey where did u get the padded block from ... I try looking to the in New York ... But it seem like they don't Exes out here
Ive been para since 2005, so Im i get around pretty good now. =] I actually trnasfer in like 30 secs now instead of this long in the video haha
And it goes without saying that you use your seat belt when not just doing a demo...Right?
thats awesome =]
yeah i mean i want people to know just cuz like people are in wheelchair doesnt mean we cant anything for our selves
and yes im Incomplete Para
=]
@Wavewolfaroha [cont]
Your transfer is very efficient. I'm L3 (neurosarcoidosis)--just passed my road test int he training car and can't wait to regain freedom of driving.
Thank you~
+MegaMusical10 Thank you for watching my video!=]
THanks, man!