The national charity Driving Mobility and its Midlands based driving assessment centre, RDAC, will be exhibiting their range of services at Motability’s The Big Event.
NEC, Birmingham (Hall 18). Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May 2023. 9am – 4pm.
Free entrance and parking.
Supported by the Department for Transport, Driving Mobility accredits a network of over 20 independent driving assessment centres. Comprising of NHS departments and charities, these centres provide ‘fitness to drive’ assessments and other mobility services for clients with restricted mobility who self-refer or are signposted from the DVLA, Motability, Police and NHS.
With its headquarters in Hampton in Arden, RDAC operates several Driving Mobility centres with outreach facilities in central and Northern England so is ideally placed to support visitors to the NEC. Its Approved Driving Instructors and Occupational Therapists will be on hand to provide expert guidance to drivers and passengers with disabilities. From clinical assessments to professional advice on adapted vehicle controls, through to specialist driving lessons and young disabled driver guidance, Driving Mobility centres can provide all the answers.
There will be adapted vehicles on the Driving Mobility stand along with a range of information and literature for all visitors whether consumer or professional, younger or older. Advisors will explain the services they offer including:
- Advice for drivers of all ages affected by Stroke, Dementia, Amputation, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Restricted Mobility, Spinal Cord Injury and more
- Driving and passenger assessments
- Wheelchair and scooter assessments
- Driving tuition
- Retirement from driving
- Vehicle adaptations
- Provisional drivers
- Mobility equipment loading
- LGV and PSV qualifications
- Motorcycles
Visitors to the stand will be able to discuss individual needs on a one-to-one basis and book driving assessments for a future date with Driving Mobility.
For further information visit: https://www.drivingmobility.org.uk/find-a-centre/
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