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...

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!

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!

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

You are adorable, keep doing your thing and hope it all gets easier for you, you seem so positive!

@Aquadamm

8 жыл бұрын

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! =]

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!

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.

@Aquadamm

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeff Robertson Thank you very much!

@jeffrobertson1491

8 жыл бұрын

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

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

Thanks Adam your video was helpful. Im a paraplegic and cant wait to get back behind the wheel!!!

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!!

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!!!

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'm studying for my learner permit now and cant wait to drive. This video rocks!

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!!

@Aquadamm

2 жыл бұрын

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

@quanmills2292

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@Aquadamm

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@Aquadamm yesssir. I have a Ford. Looking to get a charger soon. Like gaming?

@Aquadamm

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

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!

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...

I love my conversion van :) Congrats Bro!

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.

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"

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!

Awesome! Thank you! Just be happy and enjoy! how's driving going?

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

u sir have a lot of heart to do what u do

where did you get the cover ups for the pedals? that's super cool didn't know they have those

RESPECT!

where did you get the cover ups for the pedals? didn't know they had those, or what is it called?

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

I love that wheelchair and how you can break it down:)

doing great guy.. live life to the limits.

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 =]

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.

@Aquadamm

2 жыл бұрын

hhahah filming new one hopefully tomorrow! Bruh back then this was one of the first Handcontrols How To. Now, so many. Wild! 🤣

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...)

Very impressive, great video

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.

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 :)

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.

@Aquadamm

9 жыл бұрын

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

@kimberlysleets8562

9 жыл бұрын

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.

Thank you! How's driving going?

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

THanks, man!

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.

Awesome! Thank you very much! Did he find a car?

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??

Nice Adam keep it up bro

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?

Nice vid bruh. Im thinking of doing a vid of my own soon.

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?

thankjs you! how did your permit go??

is that a different back door that u opend to get ur wheels in ? handy !!!! nice car!!!

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.

Oh i see. Ok, thanks Adam....I appreciate the info.

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@JoeOnWheels Awesomee man! Did you get your page up?

Thank you very much!

Hey where did you buy that block plate from?

Thank you for sharing!

@Aquadamm

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

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

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 !

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

Wassup kid? Nice ride and vid. Where do u live at?

Thanks for the video

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

Can you tell us where did you purchase those controls plz.

Nice car you got.

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.

Were did u get the controls for ur car

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!

Thank you!

You have design adaptation?

what brand are ur hand control's

how long did it take you to get used to driving with hand controls?

Amazing vid. Ive always wondered how that worked!

@Aquadamm

9 жыл бұрын

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 I never experience in driving a car. I have one question is all disability use hand control to drive a car?

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!

@Jujyreign Do you think I can drive even if I had a stroke? Since my right foot cant really move maybe I can hand control it, I really hope so. Where ther is a will, there's a way. Right?

I'm sorry for the late reply! I never saw these comments! But, awesome! Rae you driving now??

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.

Good on u mate

I just turned the big "4 0." I have health ins, thank goodness, and have been on so many MS meds. They really don't make you feel better, just slow the disease down. So tell me more about the hand controls. Where do you live? I'm in New Hampshire.

Thank you! =]

Thanks you!

can you get hand controls for a manual car?

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

@Aquadamm

10 жыл бұрын

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!

And it goes without saying that you use your seat belt when not just doing a demo...Right?

how much do it cost to get everything done

It doesnt look really responsive, or is it a sound delay?

Oh i should huh? I never thought about that or know how to make one? What car did you get now??

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.

I'm a left bka n a right aka Is a nother accelerator hard to get in my tundra

cool, thx. ive been curious how that works for a while :)

How long have you been paraplegic?

Adam thankyou for sharing this video. i am paraplegic too. the car your using is a mazda RX8. which year is it?

@Aquadamm

8 жыл бұрын

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!

thanks for this video

@Aquadamm

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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.

@Aquadamm

8 жыл бұрын

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?

Thank you~

@Aquadamm

8 жыл бұрын

+MegaMusical10 Thank you for watching my video!=]

Any thoughts on a forum that i could ask other para's about their cars? I dont want a van.

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.

what level is your injury? i just got my hand controls and i am loving the freedom. when did you get injured and how?

@Aquadamm

8 жыл бұрын

+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?

@flowr10 Awesome man have you gotten your car now? And yeah i know we can do more. Most people sit around and do nothing. We sit around all day and get shit done hahah

That a nice car

you should try putting the wheels behind the passenger, and pulling your chair in and setting in behind you