Driving To Independence

Driving To Independence Driving To Independence offers a comprehensive driver evaluation and training program.

Locations in
Arizona - Tempe & Tucson
New Mexico - Albuquerque
Nevada - Las Vegas

Not everyone knows what a spinal cord injury really means — and that's exactly why we're talking about it. 🎗️Swipe throu...
09/03/2026

Not everyone knows what a spinal cord injury really means — and that's exactly why we're talking about it. 🎗️

Swipe through to learn what a spinal cord injury is, how it affects the body, and why it doesn't have to mean the end of independence — including driving independence. ➡️

09/02/2026

Did you know nearly 18,000 people in the United States sustain a spinal cord injury every year? 🎗️

September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month — and we're dedicating this month to the SCI community: sharing education, resources, and a message that driving independence may be more possible than you think.

Whether you're newly injured, years into your recovery, or supporting someone you love — this month is for you. Follow along all September. 💛

Some of the most important inventions in history started with one person solving their own problem. 🚗💛Ralph Braun was di...
08/28/2026

Some of the most important inventions in history started with one person solving their own problem. 🚗💛

Ralph Braun was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. In 1966, unable to find a vehicle that worked for him, he built his own — outfitting a postal jeep with a homemade wheelchair lift and hand controls so he could drive to work independently.

That one jeep became a company. That company became BraunAbility. And BraunAbility's wheelchair-accessible vehicles are now on roads across the world.

His story is a reminder that accessibility innovation doesn't just benefit one person. It ripples outward — changing lives in ways the original inventor could never have imagined.

That's the power of refusing to stop. 💛

We don't talk about this enough — but aggressive driving doesn't just put others at risk. It puts YOU at risk too. 🚗When...
08/26/2026

We don't talk about this enough — but aggressive driving doesn't just put others at risk. It puts YOU at risk too. 🚗

When you drive aggressively — whether it's speeding, tailgating, or letting road rage take over — your body responds to that stress in real, measurable ways: elevated blood pressure, increased cortisol levels, impaired reaction time, and reduced decision-making ability.

In other words: the angrier you are behind the wheel, the less safe you are behind the wheel.

Here are a few things that actually help:
✅ Plan ahead and allow extra time — stress spikes when you're running late
✅ Breathe deeply if frustration rises — it physically lowers your heart rate
✅ Don't engage with aggressive drivers — it never ends well
✅ Treat the road like a shared space, not a competition

Safe driving is calm driving. 💛 Link in bio for the full blog post.

This one's for the families, the friends, the caregivers, and the community. 💛Supporting someone living with Spinal Musc...
08/24/2026

This one's for the families, the friends, the caregivers, and the community. 💛

Supporting someone living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy looks different for every relationship — but at its core, it always comes back to the same thing: showing up for the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

That means celebrating the wins (yes, including every driving milestone 🚗). It means advocating for accessibility in every space you share. It means asking what they need instead of assuming. And it means spreading the word that tools and programs like ours exist — because too many people still don't know.

If this post reaches even one person who needed to hear that driving independence is possible for someone they love — that's everything to us. 💛

Share this post. You never know who needs it.

The history of adaptive pedals and hand controls is a story of people who refused to accept ""you can't."" 🚗Swipe throug...
08/23/2026

The history of adaptive pedals and hand controls is a story of people who refused to accept ""you can't."" 🚗

Swipe through the timeline: ➡️

History didn't just happen — it was driven by people who refused to be left behind. 💛

Today, we celebrate National Senior Citizens Day and the generations who continue to bring wisdom, experience, connectio...
08/21/2026

Today, we celebrate National Senior Citizens Day and the generations who continue to bring wisdom, experience, connection, and so much value to our families and communities. 💙

At Driving to Independence, we're proud to support older adults and their families as they navigate questions about driving, changing abilities, safety, and independence, and we're grateful for everyone who has trusted us to be part of their journey.

In honor of today, we invite you to explore some of the blogs we've shared about healthy aging, driving, mobility, and maintaining independence through life's changing seasons.

Most of all, today we celebrate you. Happy National Senior Citizens Day!

08/21/2026

Certified technicians install your equipment, building the mobility solution designed just for you.

Trust our experienced team to deliver seamless integration, total safety, and precision craftsmanship every step of the way.

For most teenagers, learning to drive seems like a rite of passage. 🚗For teens with disabilities, it can also come with ...
08/21/2026

For most teenagers, learning to drive seems like a rite of passage. 🚗

For teens with disabilities, it can also come with a lot of uncertainty — questions about whether it's possible, what the process looks like, and whether anyone out there actually knows how to help.

If your teenager has a disability and has started asking about driving — this one's for you. 🚗💛

It's one of the most common questions we hear from parents: ""Is driving even possible for my child?""

More often than not, the answer is yes — and the path there looks different for every young person. Here's what to know:

✅ A comprehensive driving evaluation is always the first step — not a yes or no answer, but a personalized assessment of abilities and options
✅ We work with teens from age 15+ across a wide range of conditions
✅ Adaptive equipment, specialized training techniques, and a patient specialist make all the difference
✅ Your child's driving journey starts with one conversation

We're here to help you navigate it. Link in bio to get started. 💛

Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy doesn't mean giving up the wheel. 🚗💛Swipe through to learn about some of the adaptiv...
08/20/2026

Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy doesn't mean giving up the wheel. 🚗💛

Swipe through to learn about some of the adaptive driving tools that help people with SMA drive safely and independently. ➡️

The right combination of equipment is always determined through a comprehensive evaluation with a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist. Link in bio to learn more. 💛

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1414 W Broadway Road/Suite 111
Tempe, AZ
85282

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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