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07/10/2026

Another Driving Success to Celebrate! 🎉

A huge congratulations to David, who has officially passed his driving test following specialist driving tuition with our Driving Adviser, Stephen! 🥳

This was an extra-special pass for the DriveAbility Scotland team, as David was one of Stephen’s final successful pupils before he retired. 💙

It was brilliant to see David’s hard work and determination pay off, and we’re delighted to have played a part in helping him reach this milestone and gain greater independence on the road.

Well done, David and what a wonderful way for Stephen to round off his time behind the wheel with DriveAbility Scotland! 🚗🎉

Give David a 👏 in the comments to help us celebrate his fantastic achievement!

06/10/2026

💚 This World Cerebral Palsy Day, we’re celebrating independence and the importance of finding the right support.

Cerebral palsy affects everyone differently. For some people, it can affect movement, coordination, posture or muscle control – but a diagnosis alone doesn’t determine someone’s ability to drive. 🚗

At DriveAbility Scotland, we focus on the person, not simply the diagnosis.

Our specialist driving assessments explore an individual’s abilities and needs, helping to identify whether driving is safe and what adaptations or support could make driving easier, more comfortable and accessible.

Depending on the individual, this could include:

🔹 Steering aids

🔹 Hand controls or alternative accelerator and braking systems

🔹 Specialist seating and positioning

🔹 Secondary control adaptations

🔹 Specialist driving tuition

Sometimes, finding the right solution can take time. As technology and vehicle adaptations continue to develop, there are more ways to explore what may be possible.

For many people, driving represents far more than getting from A to B. It can mean independence, employment, education, family life and greater freedom to participate in the community. 💚

This , we’re joining people around the world in raising awareness of cerebral palsy, challenging assumptions and recognising that every person’s abilities, goals and circumstances are different.

💚 The right assessment.

🚗 The right adaptations.

🤝 The right support.

✨ Greater independence.

If you or someone you support has cerebral palsy and would like advice about driving, vehicle adaptations or accessing a specialist driving assessment, our team at DriveAbility Scotland is here to help.

♻️ Share this post to help us raise awareness this World Cerebral Palsy Day.

02/10/2026

✨A huge thank you to LDC Learner Driving Centre - driving schools for inviting DriveAbility Scotland along to their annual Scottish Conference at the Castlecary Hotel today! 🙏

Our Assessment Team Manager and Driving Adviser, Fiona McMeekin, had the opportunity to speak about the work we do at DriveAbility Scotland and how we support people with disabilities and health conditions to drive safely, confidently and independently.

Driving instructors can play such an important role in helping people access the right support, so it was brilliant to connect, share knowledge and raise awareness of the specialist services available across Scotland.

👏 A big thank you to everyone who came along to listen, ask questions and chat with Fiona afterwards - and to the whole LDC team for making us feel so welcome!

We hope everyone had a fantastic conference! 💙

LDC Driving Instructor Training Centre

01/10/2026

Well done Fiona! 👏

01/10/2026

✨The right adaptations can make all the difference.

From steering aids to alternative accelerator and braking systems, the right adaptations can help people continue driving safely, comfortably and independently.

Scott previously visited our Glasgow centre in his own adapted Citroën SpaceTourer, giving our team the opportunity to assess his individual driving setup in action. 🚗

Scott uses a combination of adaptations, including:

🔹 A radial accelerator and braking system

🔹 A steering ball with a socket attachment for his upper limb prosthesis

🔹 An auxiliary control button operated by his elbow

Our Occupational Therapist Claire and Driving Adviser Fiona were able to assess how these adaptations worked together and whether they continued to support Scott’s individual driving needs.

Already driving with adaptations? An assessment isn’t only for people considering adaptations for the first time.

We can also look at an existing setup and provide specialist advice based on your current needs and abilities.

At DriveAbility Scotland, every assessment is tailored to the individual, helping people explore the options available to support safe and independent mobility. 💙

Want to find out more about our specialist services?

📞 0141 648 8470
📩 [email protected]

28/09/2026

For this weeks , we’re shining the spotlight on Fiona, one of our experienced Driving Advisers here at DriveAbility Scotland, who has recently taken on the additional role of Assessment Team Manager for the South. 🚗💙

Fiona brings over 21 years of experience as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has extensive experience supporting learner drivers with Special Educational Needs (SEN), physical disabilities, and people who are profoundly Deaf using British Sign Language (BSL). 🤟

Since joining DriveAbility Scotland in January 2022, Fiona has enjoyed working as part of our specialist multidisciplinary team. She finds her role both challenging and incredibly rewarding, helping clients build their confidence, independence and mobility through individualised driving assessments and support. 🚘

When she’s not behind the wheel, Fiona enjoys reading and spending quality time with her dogs, family and friends. 🐾❤️

We’re very lucky to have Fiona as part of the DriveAbility Scotland team! 💙

25/09/2026

🗯This 'Feedback Friday', we wanted to share a very thoughtful letter of commendation we received from James who has kindly shared his experience in the hope that it might reassure others who are considering taking that same “leap of faith”. 🌟

In James’s own words:

💭 “Having held a driving licence and operated various categories of vehicles over my driving life, it was with a level of apprehension around the realisation that an assessment and adaptation report may be required to keep us safe on the roads.

Apprehension around ‘sticking your head above the parapet’ and what that could mean to your licence and consequent ability to drive - without which life could be challenging at best.

I’m sure those among us who have mobility challenges can relate; unknown bureaucracy with unintended consequences - the fear that your current life is being taken out of your control and you have to accept what is imposed upon us.

Thankfully, at DriveAbility Scotland this was not the case - this letter of commendation is my story, which I hope helps others considering the same ‘leap of faith’.”

❤️James was initially diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2000 and, around five years ago, his diagnosis changed to Secondary Progressive MS.

He describes reaching the difficult point where:

🏍“The day comes when the sheet is put over the motorbike and the keys to the car are handed to your significant other, whilst you ponder the next move in the full knowledge that if/when you ‘put your hand up’, you start a sequence of events that you fear is not only outwith your control, but also has irreversible consequence.”

After being recommended to have an assessment to explore possible vehicle adaptations, James came to our Glasgow centre, where he met Fiona and Claire.

📍 “On arrival at the facility on the assessment date I found easy parking and a fully accessible building on the ground floor. I was greeted by Fiona McMeekin and Claire Forlow who immediately made every effort to place you at ease and guide you through the process for the assessment.

The assessment consisted of some background information; driving licence, medications, cognitive test (not Krypton Factor or Mastermind levels!). Then it was out to the vehicle for an overview of the different adaptations and the operation thereof.

⏱The adaptations assessment process takes around 1–2 hours to complete and time is taken to ensure that everything is explained and understood.”

And James’s final thoughts on his experience really meant a lot to our team:

💙 “Overall, Fiona and Claire provided this invaluable service through DriveAbility Scotland with care and customer-centric understanding. The process was never rushed and delivered with a high level of professionalism.

✨In conclusion, I highly commend DriveAbility Scotland and would recommend their service.”

🙏A huge thank you to James for taking the time to write such a thoughtful letter and, importantly, for allowing us to share his experience.

We know that taking that first step towards an assessment can feel daunting.

Stories like James’s can help others understand what the process is really like and hopefully provide some reassurance that an assessment is about exploring your needs, discussing the options available and helping you find the safest way forward. 💙🚗

22/09/2026

Testimonial Tuesday! 🗣 This week, we’re sharing Alan’s experience of coming to DriveAbility Scotland following an injury.

As his recovery progressed, Alan felt ready to consider returning to driving and chose to have an independent driving assessment for reassurance and confidence.

Here’s what Alan had to say about his experience:

"Following an injury, I was unable to drive but as my recovery progressed, I reached a point where I felt I was able to drive again and decided to have an independent and professional assessment to confirm.

After a web search, I contacted DriveAbility Scotland and discussed this with them. This was a straightforward and informative discussion which resulted in my booking an assessment. The assessment took place about 2 weeks later.

The assessment lasted around 2 hours, with an hour of office based physical and driving awareness assessments followed by an hour of on-road driving assessment. This was a thorough and profession assessment, with 2 assessors, and gave me a high degree of confidence in the quality of the process.

The assessors were supportive and made me feel at ease throughout. The assessment was a very positive step, giving me confidence to return to driving.

I would highly recommend DriveAbility Scotland for anyone returning to driving after a period of inactivity, both to ensure your driving is of an acceptable standard and also to improve your driving confidence.” - Alan, Aberdeen

💙 A huge thank you to Alan for taking the time to share his experience with us.

Returning to driving following an injury or a period away from the road can feel like a big step. We hope that sharing experiences like Alan’s can offer some reassurance to others who may be considering starting their own journey with DriveAbility Scotland.

21/09/2026

💜Happy World Alzheimer’s Day from DriveAbility Scotland💜

🚗For many of us, driving means much more than getting from A to B. It helps us stay independent, connected and involved in our communities.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia doesn’t necessarily mean someone will have to stop driving straight away. However, changes in memory, thinking and decision-making can affect driving, and there may come a time when some extra guidance is needed.

That’s where DriveAbility Scotland can help. 💙

Our specialist driving assessments are carried out in a supportive and understanding environment by experienced professionals, typically an Occupational Therapist and Driving Adviser.

🚘 It’s not another driving test.
Our aim is to understand how someone is managing behind the wheel, consider any difficulties they may be experiencing and provide clear, professional advice about the way forward.

We know conversations about driving can be difficult, particularly when it plays such an important role in someone’s independence. Our team is here to make the process as respectful, reassuring and straightforward as possible.

💜 This World Alzheimer’s Day, we’re reminding individuals, families and professionals that support is available.

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