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Driving Mobility to help young disabled drivers get independent at Kidz Middle

Driving Mobility, the national charity that provides specialist driving and mobility assessment centres, will be exhibiting at Kidz to Adultz Middle to help young disabled people get mobile.

Driving Mobility to deliver CPD seminars and assessment insight at OT Show

Occupational Therapists from Driving Mobility, the national charity which coordinates driving assessment centres with the Department for Transport, will be offering ‘express’ on-stand CPD seminars at the OT Show. (Stand L30 NEC, 23rd and 24th November 2022).

Driving Mobility to present car seat seminar and young disabled driver services at Kidz North

Supported by The Department for Transport, Driving Mobility, the national charity that provides specialist driving assessment centres, will be offering expert guidance for all young drivers and passengers at Kidz-to-Adultz-North.

DriveAbility Scotland’s assessment centre is helping Scottish disabled drivers get back behind the wheel.

Based in Glasgow and helping to keep disabled people mobile, DriveAbility Scotland is the latest driving assessment centre to open as part of the national Driving Mobility charity network.

South East DriveAbility and Kent Police working together to keep roads safer

In conjunction with Kent Police, a fitness to drive scheme to help keep drivers safely on the road has been launched by South East DriveAbility (SED), part of NHS Kent Community Health Foundation Trust and national charity Driving Mobility.

Disabled Motoring UK launches survey into electric vehicle readiness amongst disabled drivers

Earlier in the year DMUK was granted a small amount of lottery funding to carry out a research project looking into disabled people’s preparedness to switch to electric vehicles (EVs). They are seeking the views of disabled motorists regarding their knowledge of EVs and EV charging infrastructure.

Driving Mobility Centre of the Month – The William Merritt Centre

In this month’s ‘Driving Mobility Centre of the Month’ we take a look at the William Merritt Centre in Leeds

Derby DrivAbility to host Open Day showcasing adaptations and equipment for disabled drivers and passengers

Derby DrivAbility will be hosting a free mobility event for healthcare professionals, Approved Driving Instructors and the general public on 14th June 2022.  They will be offering the opportunity for visitors to explore specialist equipment for driving, wheelchair loading and passenger safety.

Leeds AccessAbility returns to give independence to adults and children with disabilities

The William Merritt Centre, part of the Driving Mobility network, is delighted to announce the return of its AccessAbility exhibition so healthcare professionals and people with disabilities can discover the latest in adapted driving, assistive technology and mobility equipment.

Driving Mobility to showcase new HUBs accessible travel information service at Kidz South

Kidz to Adultz South, Tuesday 17th May 2022, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Farnborough. GU14 6FD. Free entry and parking. Stand P2.