Assisting people with disabilities with their mobility needs.

Autism – revealing 12 attributes of remarkable drivers

Autism – revealing 12 attributes of remarkable drivers

April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD).  The yearly event rolls into Autism Awareness month and aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism – and others living with autism – face every day. As a growing global health issue owing to its...
Driving with a prosthetic arm

Driving with a prosthetic arm

Is it possible to drive a car with a prosthetic arm?  Recently at Williams Occupational Therapy we have seen an increase in referrals from doctors and case managers asking if their clients can drive a motor vehicle with a prosthetic upper limb (arm/hand). ...
City v Country. Where should a driver assessment be completed? 

City v Country. Where should a driver assessment be completed? 

This month Brad Williams was on the road visiting a new client. The client had been involved in a motor vehicle accident and had suffered spinal fractures at C2/3 and was needing an assessment to look at neck rotation. Williams OT was contacted and chosen by the...
Is driving a pain in the …? 5 tips to reduce back pain

Is driving a pain in the …? 5 tips to reduce back pain

Back Pain and Driving When you have back pain, I mean a really, REALLY  sore back, just about everything hurts. Even sitting down can be painful. Mix that with driving and it can be debilitating. Back pain has been the problem for many Williams Occupational Therapy...