by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulates motor vehicle safety, including modifications made to accommodate drivers and passengers with disabilities. The Adapted Vehicles resource is a free public guide helping people with disabilities make safe, informed decisions about vehicle adaptation.
The guide covers selecting an adapted vehicle, the full range of adaptive equipment available (hand controls, pedal extensions, wheelchair lifts, transfer seats, modified steering systems), safety standards applying to vehicle modifications, and how to access State Vocational Rehabilitation programmes and other financial assistance sources to offset modification costs.
People with physical disabilities affecting their ability to drive or travel as a passenger—including wheelchair users, amputees, and individuals with paralysis—as well as family members and care providers navigating vehicle accessibility decisions for a loved one.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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