Driving Mobility Open Day dedicated to driving with a disability
Thursday 11th July, 10am – 3pm
Herts Ability (a Driving Mobility accredited centre), The Road Safety Centre, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, CM20 2BX.
- Free admission and accessible parking.
- Free refreshments.
- Goodie bags and insightful literature.
For more information about the day, email us at james.hinkins@hertsability.org.uk
Driving Mobility to host regional Open Day dedicated to driving with a disability
Driving Mobility is inviting all members of the public and professionals with an interest in driving with a disability, to its Harlow Driving Assessment Centre for a free Open Day on the 11th July 2024.
Complete the form to get full details about the Open Day.
Alternatively, just turn up on the day. We’re looking forward to meeting you.
Co-ordinated by Driving Mobility
As a charity, Herts Ability provides fitness-to-drive and mobility equipment assessments for people with disabilities. Co-ordinated by Driving Mobility, the national charity supported by the Department for Transport, Herts Ability aims to enable as many drivers as possible through clinical guidance on the most appropriate adapted controls and vehicles.
Specialist driving tuition
Other services include specialist driving tuition and advice on accessible transport choices if using a car is not an option. Its clients self-refer or are signposted from the DVLA, Motability, NHS and Police.
For public and professionals
Members of the public who are seeking to maintain or regain independence are invited to learn more about Driving Mobility’s services at its Open Day. Professionals who support these clients, such as Occupational Therapists and Approved Driving Instructors, are also invited to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.
Who will be there?
In addition to Herts Ability, there will be members available from two other Driving Mobility Centres at the Open Day. Representatives from East Anglian DriveAbility and South East DriveAbility will be showcasing their services which are available in Essex/Suffolk and Kent respectively.
Who is it for?
For public visitors
- A showcase of all Driving Mobility services
- A chance to discover the latest driving adaptations and wheelchair friendly vehicles
- Test drives in adapted cars
- Advice on travel as a disabled passenger
- Free guidance on all aspects of personal mobility and equipment
For professional visitors
- Ways to improve everyday practice
- Engagement with clients to understand and solve current challenges
- Fresh insight from networking with fellow peers
- Develop career opportunities
A positive and welcoming experience for the public and professionals alike
Free refreshments will be available for all visitors along with goodie bags and insightful literature. The event promises to be a positive and welcoming experience for people of all ages and professionals with a vested interest in assisted driving.
For further information contact:
Driving Mobility, supported by the Department for Transport
16 independant assessment centres across the UK
As a registered charity, Driving Mobility accredits a network of 16 independent driving and mobility assessment centres across the UK. 12 of these are in England with 7 satellites and 48 outreaches and are supported by the Department for Transport. In Wales there are 2 centres (with 2 outreaches) which are supported by the Welsh Government, in Belfast (with 8 outreaches) by Disability Action, and in Glasgow by Motability Operations.
Offering training and education to all regional centres
Driving Mobility ensures that there are common standards, promotes good practice and offers training and education to all regional centres, whilst working closely with associated national organisations. These include the Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Driver and Vehicle Agency (NI), Motability and the Police, along with many other valued stakeholders.
Driving Mobility is privileged to have Baroness Thomas of Winchester and Joshua Wintersgill as its patrons, and is supported by HM Government.
Complete the form to get full details about the Open Day.
Alternatively, just turn up on the day. We’re looking forward to meeting you.