They don't let me to drive!!!
They don't let me to drive!!!
I am a right Obpi. I can't use my right arm. I applied for driving licence and got it. Before that I had got a report from a doctors' committe that allowed me having a driving licence. Here in my country to be able to use a car disabled people have to apply a committe again. So I applied but the committe of the same hospital decided that "This person cannot get a driving licence and cannot drive a car". Even if it is adopted. I am shocked! I have the driving licence but I am not allowed to drive a car! What is the case in your country? Can you give me any suggestion! I am really hopeless!
Re: They don't let me to drive!!!
Dustin was required to take a special driving test. Then the regular written and road test again. It was because he had a TBI. He passed all the special things, is required a streeing knob and automatic transmission. Also a letter on file from the dr. Then 6 mo after all this they wanted another drs. exam, he had already been released by the drs. I spoke with DMV they agreed to let the dr. write a note that he had been released and they re-instated his license. Seems everything we try to get done is a struggle.
Sue
Sue
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
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Re: They don't let me to drive!!!
hopeless,
What country are you in? It seems very discrimnitory to deny you a right to drive if you are capable. I am also ROBPI and cant use my right arm to help drive but I have had my liscense since I was 16 and have never had any problems. I also don't have any adaptations to my car.
I would fight this!
Good luck!
Amy 19 years old ROBPI from MN
What country are you in? It seems very discrimnitory to deny you a right to drive if you are capable. I am also ROBPI and cant use my right arm to help drive but I have had my liscense since I was 16 and have never had any problems. I also don't have any adaptations to my car.
I would fight this!
Good luck!
Amy 19 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: They don't let me to drive!!!
I am robpi and have had no trouble getting my drivers permit or license.
I am sorry to hear that you can get a license and not be allowed to drive.
Kath (robpi/adult)
I am sorry to hear that you can get a license and not be allowed to drive.
Kath (robpi/adult)
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
Re: They don't let me to drive!!!
Thanks for your replies. It is very helpful for me to hear that there are same people like me but have right to drive a car... I will try to fight against this decision...
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: They don't let me to drive!!!
Good Luck in your Appeal/Fight for your RIGHT to drive.
Please keep us posted.
Carolyn J
LOBPI,68 & Proud of it!
Please keep us posted.
Carolyn J
LOBPI,68 & Proud of it!
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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sureshsundaram_bms@yahoo.co.in
Re: They don't let me to drive!!!
which country r u from ? I am also a TBPI of right arm. I also face a similar problem of licence getting denied in my country. They do not have any adaptations for driving with one arm.