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Part of the Driving Mobility national network of driving assessment centres,  East Anglian DriveAbility (EAD)  has assisted Gary Gray from Braintree to discover motoring independence with a disability. Driving Mobility  oversees twenty independent organisations which offer professional support and driving assessments to people who need to gain, or retain, the ability to drive following a diagnosis involving impairment or disability. EAD is part of this network with centres in Thetford and Colchester. In addition to driving assessments, its Occupational Therapists and Driving Advisors provide several additional services including guidance regarding specialist paediatric car seats and mobility scooters. Gary, 53 from Braintree, worked as a Mobile Tyre Fitter until he became ill with peripheral neuropathy in 2011, a condition which develops when nerves in the body’s extremities are damaged. He subsequently spent considerable time dealing with life-changing consequences ...

The  William Merritt Centre  will be hosting a relaunched Get Going Live! event so that disabled people of all ages can experience adapted driving. Part of the Centre’s annual AccessAbility exhibition, Get Going Live! focuses on younger disabled people, novice drivers and individuals with a newly acquired medical condition. 18th October. 10am – 3pm. Centenary Pavilion, Leeds United Football.   LS11 0ES . Free admission and accessible parking. Features of the free-to-attend event will include: Test drives in dual control vehicles, accompanied by specialist driving instructors A selection of driving exhibitors featuring adaptations and adapted cars A complete range of the William Merritt Centre’s cars (manual, automatic, adapted …) Passenger and Driver access advice A team of Approved Driving Instructors with a wealth of knowledge and experience Occupational Therapists on hand to offer guidance and advice Find out more:  https://www.drivingmobility.or...

Mobility Roadshow News This year’s Mobility Roadshow is being proudly sponsored by Elap Mobility, Autoadapt & Kivi We are also pleased to announce the UK launch of our latest swivel seat the Autoadapt Turny Low Vehicle. This new concept allows you to choose vehicles that were previously impossible to adapt. Read More… Lewis Reed To Unveil Two New Mercedes Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles To Mobility Roadshow 2016 Lewis Reed will be showcasing their top 8 converted vehicles including their unique new Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito models at the 2016 Mobility Roadshow. Read More… Mobility Roadshow 2016 To Host Age UK Conference For Older Drivers The Mobility Roadshow, 26-28th May, Silverstone Circuit (Northants) is delighted to announce a free conference for older drivers in association with Age UK and The Forum of Mobility Centres – Friday 26th May. Read More… Whitstable’s “Amazing Ana” Completes London Marathon In Aid Of Disability Charity Mobilit...