Quadriplegic Driving Tutorial- Take a Ride with me

How I drive with hand controls and transfer to and from my transfer seat.

[@gabrielsyme4180]

Recently learned that the late great Charles Krauthammer drove himself with a car made for quadriplegics. Came to see how it all works. Great video!

[@zhandy020]

Lucas Pattison Yes, indeed. Thank you!

[@robinwarner1677]

Hi Zach, You are a legend mate, I an an Amputee from New Zealand and having a Hand Controlled Vehicle Built , it’s a VW Transporter T6 where I will drive through the rear doors and up to the drive position m by swapping the seats my wife or daughters can drive the vehicle as normal.. I don’t consider myself Disabled, just ‘just normal, with issues’ lol You are amazing to go through your system to get into the drive position, more power to you, Cheers mate, Robin

[@robertmiller8287]

Great job on the video. Please continue to create these videos and share your experiences and the way that you perform daily tasks. You guys are a good team. You will help so many people learn to live a full life by showing them what is possible. I am a 30 years post injury C5/C6 quad. I learned so much in the beginning by observing others that were around me with similar limitations, copied them, and then began to adapt to work best for me. It would have been awesome to have your collection of videos to learn from. Keep up the great work and loving life! Rob

[@zhandy020]

+Robert Miller Thanks, Rob! I've learned a lot from watching KZbin videos myself. I appreciate the feedback. Same to you friend!

[@richardwilliams1334]

WOW! You got GUTS man. I was looking for hand control cars when I stumbled on your video. You injury makes mine feel like kids stuff. Thanks for shearing from a Kiwi in a country that is well into 25 degrees plus being the middle of our summers.

[@renee9365]

Thank you Zach for posting this video. I have muscular dystrophy and I recently became wheelchair bound full time and not being able to drive has been making me crazy. So I got all the money together that I could and I've picked out a van and now all I have to do is decide which hand controls would be best for me so it helps to see how others drive. I took my first driving lesson today and let's just say I'm going to need more lessons before I can go out on my own. I didn't think it would be that difficult, but it's harder than it seems to drive smoothly. On a personal note, I admire your determination and patience when dealing with all the difficulties just getting situated in the driver's seat. Bless you and keep on trucking!

[@zhandy020]

Hope all is going well!

[@zrusso8731]

Wow thank you for making this video ❤️ my daughter has cerebral palsy she's a teenager and she's been asking me to let her learn how to drive but I been a little scare. Looking at how you do it makes me more comfortable to let her do it with car adaptions.

[@amyjenks1158]

Awesome! You have sooo much patience and will-power!

[@zhandy020]

It comes when you have no choice haha

[@TLott88]

I’m impressed 🙏🏿keep pushing

[@Penn1969]

I admire your tenacity. That sure looked like hard work.

[@edxmedia98]

So Inspiring Zach. Thank you so much. My Respect.

[@zhandy020]

Appreciate that!

[@rysammy]

You are doing a great job by getting out. I was wounded and lost my left leg above the knee and spent several years in a wheelchair until I decided to amputate.after several infections and surgeries.So, I cannot even imagine what you are going through. My girlfriend is an absolute Angel and it sounds like you have one also. You should really do something about the gap between the seats so you do not get hurt.Take care fellow! Oh, what are you taking in school? Thanks for the great information!

[@celie141]

hi zach im ashley im from st louis im learning how to drive as well with hand controls aswell this video is alot of help

[@zhandy020]

Best of luck!

[@albertolicea6176]

Thanks for your video buddy, you gave us ideas to my dad. Thanks a lot.

[@zhandy020]

Alberto Licea Good to hear. Hope your dad is doing okay

[@daviddo2783]

Keep on pushin man, God bless!!

[@keishaleahy4628]

Really awesome video my friend. Good tutorial. I am a paraplegic myself and I live in St. Louis too. That's a really nice setup you got there. Hope to see you make videos again.

[@dennisflatt180]

Wow, you have inspired me to get my car fitted. I have MS. One suggestion is to get a short seat belt extender to make getting that belt clicked in easier. They should be available on Amazon. Thanks so much for the video, I appreciate it. Rosemary in California

[@zhandy020]

Thank you, best wishes for you!

[@MrShahnilesh1975]

Hats off to you bro

[@tmeadows470]

Thanks for sharing your video! It’s an awesome inspiration!

[@zhandy020]

Thomas Meadows hey thanks!

[@mcclaylewis8951]

You rock Zach!

[@zhandy020]

McClay Lewis appreciate that, McClay and thanks for watching!

[@xTashaRayex]

You’re awesome Zach!

[@jasontolibas7040]

Awesome brother

[@Its_just_Dave.]

Great video. You would benefit from having a push button start so you wouldn’t have to struggle with the key.

[@zhandy020]

Yeah that’d awesome in the winter lol

[@FindingTheHiddenMan]

woah! I think I just saw you in st. peters near the mall. I had a friend who told me about his fan years ago and seeing you or someone with the same grand caravan sxt it just amazes me about the technology we have for people with disabilities. that was crazy as soon as you said St. Louis Missouri

[@zhandy020]

+FindingTheHiddenMan Lol that really might have been me!

[@Itsmecrissylee]

Zach I just came across your video. You are awesome!

[@zhandy020]

+Crystal Tripp I appreciate that, Crystal! And thanks for watching! :)

[@OlekW]

Respect.

[@raeshaunmalone4988]

Doing good brother independent N nice ride

[@zhandy020]

Thanks Bro

[@robertucciardi221]

Great job glad you're not driving from your wheelchair. I am a C5 C6 quadriplegic and I drive a z28 Camaro 😁😁

[@zhandy020]

Robert Ucciardi Right on bro

[@robertucciardi221]

@@zhandy020 check my videos out bro

[@dduff4013]

cool vid

[@alexie1119]

zach handy u are so cute love your videos

[@yahyasmam]

Great jop Zack🌹make it like me - drive with your wheelchair

[@ecclairmayo4153]

OMG I don't know much about this topic or about cars in general, but is there any way that you can have that passenger seat removed? It looks like it was a struggle getting past it. Thank you for your video. Your video is very informative, and its opened my eyes to how someone with disabilities daily life would be like. I really can appreciate the hard work you put into learning to drive. Thank you so much for educating me!

[@zhandy020]

The seat can come out but it actually helps stabilize me as I’m transferring so I kinda need it. But it’s much easier to get passed for me now it’s been a couple years

[@ecclairmayo4153]

@@zhandy020 - Excellent! Im glad it has gotten a bit more manageable for you over time.

[@frankieknuckles9446]

Awesome - Peace

[@amer_abu_taymour]

I love getting to know friends

[@errorserver3000]

Great video dude!

[@zhandy020]

+errorserver3000 Thanks, man.

[@morgancalvi6675]

I'm not sure you ever answered...what happens if you don't have your seatbelt?

[@presley1712]

I'm not in a wheelchair or anything. but I am 6 foot 5. I tried driving a minivan once and it is definitely not comfortable. Haha

[@Rolling.in.paradisesales]

pledge that board will make transfer way easier

[@rysammy]

Have you noticed how many able bodied people use handicap placards, it is unbelievable? For your cruise control, it my help if you glue on some buttons kind of mushroom shaped, it may help you or not.

[@ravitejas6385]

Super

[@Талгат-н9з]

Hello Bro Where can I buy this modification of the gas brake and a twist wheel on the steering wheel?

[@anthonyprice2040]

Hey Zach this is an awesome video. What's the name of the company that helps you with your van modification and everything? I'm trying to get the same thing done to mine but I don't know any resources, trying to gain My independence.

[@zhandy020]

Anthony Price Thanks, man. Vocational Rehabilitation is a government program in Missouri who assist people with disabilities go to school and find jobs. They helped pay for the adaptions on my van. I would search if there is a program like that in your state. Finding resources isn’t easy, but they’re out there.

[@medosil]

Respekt.

[@theresacormier3482]

My son is 35 had a spinal stroke at 29 loosing his drive ability he can do it with a stick I can't ride with him but wish I could find info for controls that was not so expensive it is also not easy load the chair when he when he is with me

[@zhandy020]

Are you in the US? If so I would look into vocational rehab for help

[@Inztetrus]

Super:)

[@jean-paulgrasset7654]

Thanks for this video I am also paraplegic I live in France and i do not know if a van like yours is possible to buy

[@zhandy020]

+Jean-Paul Grasset I wish I could help you out. Maybe just move to America ? Lol

[@jean-paulgrasset7654]

thanks but i cannot move to america now have you mail or skype?

[@zhandy020]

Jean-Paul Grasset I have email- [e-mail]

[@jakietaylor4100]

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[@jakietaylor4100]

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[@Mrjp33]

Get ADI boards brother.. they are all already cut

[@tammyclark8373]

Is it hard to maintain your speed?

[@marcosgarcia-jx6ov]

Hey Zach, I really like your video. I am a c5 recovered to c6-7. I too am tall 6’2 so to finally see another quad around my size being independent is awesome. What is that chest strap that you have? I would like to eliminate my leaning on turns?

[@zhandy020]

marcos garcia Great to hear that you’re driving. I honestly don’t know what the strap is actually called. Do you have your own vehicle? My rehab counselor helped me pick out what I needed. I bet it’s just called chest strap lol. But it’s important to have one for sure so you’re stable and don’t lose balance%

[@marcosgarcia-jx6ov]

Zach Handy yes I have a Pacifica Braun conversion with bi-fold ramp

[@marcosgarcia-jx6ov]

Also I got the name of the chest strap for future reference. It’s called an Ottobock torso belt with d-ring

[@StarTrooper]

As a C-5/6 myself. What brand of hand controls are those? I prefer to just eazy lock my chair in divers seat rather than transfer. I don't transfer well. I'm surprised you don't use elbow controls. They have pins for gas & brake. It may make it easier. I was taught to never take my hand off the gas & brake while driving. Does your van have auto brakes?

[@zhandy020]

Legion1937 I really couldn't tell you the brand. When I did my driver training and evaluation he basically told me everything he thought I needed. So, I just went with his recommendations. And I went with the transfer seat just so I could take my manual chair if needed. But I can only take that chair when someone can help me. And no, no auto brakes.

[@StarTrooper]

Ok, thanks

[@jyvaskyla9897]

21 canon salute

[@JohnBelknap]

Where did you get the blind spot mirrors that attach to the A piler?

[@zhandy020]

I got them from the company I purchased my van through

[@zhandy020]

But I wouldn’t think they’d be too hard to find

[@liyahyaahyaah7204]

How u get ur car?? Jst curious

[@zhandy020]

+Lia Babyyaah Vocational rehab helps pay for the expensive part which is the conversation and everything. But I had to pay for the van cost minus that. So, I believe my end was around like 13 some odd thousand and Voc Rehab paid around 32-34 grand I believe.

[@divertechnology]

man that car looks so fully equiped but so difficult - do you still use that car?

[@zhandy020]

Yep. It’s gotten a lot easier for me now

[@fannywijaya1172]

ribet amat mas, kalau anda bisa sedikit " merangkak " saya rasa tidaklah susah itu untuk berkendara. anda tinggal masukkan kursi roda di pintu belakang setelahnya anda "merangkak " ke pintu depan duduk di kursi kemudi. saya bisa mengatakan ini karna saya juga disabilitas tapi tidak memiliki mobil, tp klau hanya naik ke mobil itu mudah bagi saya.

[@Hoodnasty0]

Where can i buy those hand controls, and how much did they cost?

[@zhandy020]

+legitsrs I got my van and everything from United Access which is a country wide company I'm pretty sure. You can either buy an already accessible van or have modifications done to one you own. If you already have a van that is wheelchair accessible the modifications will be cheaper. You need to research for any resources available in your state to help you pay for it unless you have the money. Vocational Rehab covered the conversion costs for the van I bought, which was around 30 grand just for the conversion part. It costs around 20-30 to get a van converted from scratch usually. I bought an already converted van and they just modified it a bit to what I needed, and the van was like 15,000 that I bought and am paying for.

[@zaferak1679]

süper brawo

[@beertuwalmyuziek9517]

is it posible to mount hand controls on a small car like toyota wigo or altis? and also what do you call that hand colntrol model where you push down to accelerate and push forward to brake? all i see is the pussh and pull option. thanks :)

[@zhandy020]

+bahug igit yes, it is possible. Paraplegics have more function and an easier time transferring in and out of cars so they typically need less work done. But, I know of quads that drive cars too. And I can't remember the name of the option I have on the brake/gas off the top of my head but I can try to look it up.

[@beertuwalmyuziek9517]

how much did you spend for the controls? hehe

[@zhandy020]

bahug igit I really don't remember how much they were because a state government program called Vocational Rehab paid for the adaptations...I'm sure you can google it though. Part of the cost is going to be the installation as well.

[@beertuwalmyuziek9517]

thank you i'll google it hehe

[@marcosgarcia-jx6ov]

bahug igit push/rock I believe

[@jadubbenterprises]

Zach. What's your injury level?

[@zhandy020]

+Jermaine Williams My injury level was at c4-c5 incomplete, but I have function around c6.

[@kishansinhjadeja9469]

I yam you quadriplegic know you help handicamp ghadi en ibought Indian rupees 20000 thugen please

[@chipokludo88]

where you bought the adapt for the steerin wheel?

[@zhandy020]

+GRIFO 13 United Access is who did all my adaptions. Where do you live?

[@chipokludo88]

Zach Handy in Mexico

[@zhandy020]

+GRIFO 13 United Access. That's where I got my van modified too.

[@chipokludo88]

But I only need a few adaptations, the problem is that they can't shipping to Mexico

[@zhandy020]

GRIFO 13 Have you had any luck finding adaptations?

[@kristen6096]

❤️ 🚙💪🗡

[@zhandy020]

❤️ 😘

[@pamlowery]

Zach- where did u get the signal lever? mine fell off i'm having 0 luck finding one

[@zhandy020]

+Pam Lowery United Access is the company where I bought my van and they were the ones who ordered all of the parts. I’m not sure where exactly they got them from. I live in Missouri so I’m not sure all the states United Access is located in? If you find a company that sells accessible vehicles I’m sure they could tell you though.

[@صمتالحملان-ز6ي]

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