Guest guest Posted September 16, 1999 Report Share Posted September 16, 1999 I have pedal extension in my car and I love driving it. When I took my driver's license I had hand controls and I agree with you: they were very limiting. Pedal extensions are the best option. Filomena ---------- > De: Kajo119@... > Para: dwarfismonelist > Cc: cecilie@... > Assunto: Hand Controls > Data: Quarta-feira, 15 de Setembro de 1999 15:59 > > From: Kajo119@... > > You can still have pedal extensions and someone of average height can still > drive the car. They put their feet on the pedals below the extension as they > normally would - no one would be able to put the seat back far enough of > average height to put their feet on the extension. My Dad and my friends > over 6' drive my car with no problem. If you have the option of using pedal > extensions - please do - for myself the hand controls were too limiting - I > enjoy having my hands free. Average size people have no problem from what I > have seen driving with pedal extensions unless they are Jordan in > which case they probably wouldn't be able to get in the car in the first > place. > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 1999 Report Share Posted September 16, 1999 I was just wondering one thing... I am a sixteen year old LP and am trying to get my parents to look into a car and hand controls... They say that before I get a car, I have to have hand controls. I was wondering what kind of dwarfism the previous writers had who said that the Hand Controls were limiting? Because the type of dwarfism I have gives me longer limbs, and a shorter torso. Anybody know of anywhere I could find a local hand control dealer? I live 1 hr. from Portland, OR. Thanks for all the info anybody can give me! :-) Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 1999 Report Share Posted September 17, 1999 Dear Tim: I am an achon - 4' 1 " (I take every inch) - I have had both hand controls and pedal extensions. The hand controls were limiting to me due to rolling down the window when I was driving, going thru toll booths, getting change for the toll booth. Having a short torso and longer limbs - you might just need a cushion to sit on to give you height and the pedal extensions if your legs cannot reach the pedals. When I first drove with pedal extensions for me it was a very moving experience after having hand controls. When I rent a car I have to use hand controls which I can still use - but pedal extensions enable me to drive like your average person and keep my hand free for putting on lipstick etc (just kidding) Please feel free to email me if you want and I will explain in further detail or your parents - people that have never used hand controls have no idea how limiting they are and pedal extensions are easier to remove. And if your parents want to drive the car with extensions as I tried to explain before they don't use the extensions they use the standard pedals in the auto - putting their feet below the extensions - it sounds more complicated but it's very easy according to my parents and friends and valets - they just might have to push the seat back (which they would have to do anyway!). The other person responded thinking that they would push the seat all they way back and still use the extension NO NO NO! Cyndi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 1999 Report Share Posted September 19, 1999 HI in response to your question i had hand control for my car since i was 17 years old they are ok but now for the last three years I have been driving with foot pedals they are great . Re: Hand Controls >From: " Tim Rodman " <timrodman@...> > >I was just wondering one thing... I am a sixteen year old LP and am trying >to get my parents to look into a car and hand controls... They say that >before I get a car, I have to have hand controls. I was wondering what kind >of dwarfism the previous writers had who said that the Hand Controls were >limiting? Because the type of dwarfism I have gives me longer limbs, and a >shorter torso. Anybody know of anywhere I could find a local hand control >dealer? I live 1 hr. from Portland, OR. Thanks for all the info anybody can >give me! :-) > > > Tim > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 1999 Report Share Posted September 20, 1999 Hi, Tim, Hope you don't mind advice from an " old f***, " er, make that " old fool " <g>. I'm almost proportional, slightly short-limb-long-trunk, and have been driving thirty-eight years, since I was fifteen. My record isn't spotless, but my insurance isn't in the state pool, either! I personally don't need any adaptive devices, except a firm pillow. But I've been married twice to achons who used extensions, so I can tell you, extensions are better. Hand controls are great for those who have to use them, or rely on other transportation. However, extensions allow you to control your vehicle more in the way it was designed. Greater control (by YOU the driver) not only means greater safety for you, the driver, and others on the roads, but also means more self-assurance for YOU, which means even more safety. For MOST LP's, I believe extensions should be the first choice in adaptations, anything else (like hand-controls) a distant second. Regards, Jon Tim Rodman wrote: > From: " Tim Rodman " <timrodman@...> > > I was just wondering one thing... I am a sixteen year old LP and am trying > to get my parents to look into a car and hand controls... They say that > before I get a car, I have to have hand controls. I was wondering what kind > of dwarfism the previous writers had who said that the Hand Controls were > limiting? Because the type of dwarfism I have gives me longer limbs, and a > shorter torso. Anybody know of anywhere I could find a local hand control > dealer? I live 1 hr. from Portland, OR. Thanks for all the info anybody can > give me! :-) > > Tim > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 1999 Report Share Posted September 21, 1999 Oh, and one other thing! I have size 10 1/2 in men's size shoes... I tried the pedal extensions and they seemed to be made for people with smaller shoe sizes. And also, I was wondering what types of cars are the best for LPs? I have been searching for the best type. I know one LP who drives a Geo Prizm, and that seems to be a good car... Any suggestions would be muchly appreciated!!! Thanks! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 1999 Report Share Posted November 14, 1999 > Luna wrote: > > We are looking for Mobility Equipment for a car - but we need hand > controls...do you have any advise? > > Thank you, > > and Unfortunately, I don't have any experience in hand controls. I, myself use foot pedal extensions. You might ask the dwarfismonelist for their input... ****************************************** Danny Black, PMS, mailto:dhblack@... " finding your need and filling it " 517-371-2225 voice, 517-371-2725 FAX ICQ & AOL IM enabled http://thatsdandy.com 1295 STOLL RD, DEWITT MI 48820-9018 ****************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2001 Report Share Posted January 10, 2001 In a message dated 1/11/01 12:43:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, myakubowsk@... writes: > I remember ordering them from Kroepke (spelling?) Controls I think in Staten > Island, NY. Does anyone know if they are still in business or can share > the > names of other companies. Any help will be appreciated. > > Thank you, > Anne > > > > Kroepke Kontrols is in City Island, New York. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2001 Report Share Posted January 11, 2001 Someone had posted and mentioned about Kroepke Kontrols. Just to let them know that Kroepke Kontrols which does pedal extensions and hand controls is in City Island, NY. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Bonnie, I know what you mean about ripping you off, I had a spinner knob attached to my steering wheel. This item is something that you can purchase at any auto parts store for around $5 to $6 and it takes 5 minutes to install, if that. The place that we got my handcontrols put the spinner knob on, installation cost $100 and the knob itself was $50, rounding my $1,000 limit that Ford offers for any adaptive devices. My handcontrols ran $850 total, $500 for the controls, $350 for installation. A friend of mine who runs a non-profit operation states that handcontrols take an hour to install, and probably cost for materials about $140. So your statement about them ripping the disabled off is a truthful statement. By the way, check your states Technical Alliance Program, they should have a website for the ADA requirements like Handcontrols. Here in Washington State we have WATA, or Washington Association for Technical Alliance. But the Technical Alliance has usually a page that has used items for sale, trade or donation, so check it out, your states website may have that feature. Rob ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ Hand controls > Hi! Anyone have any hand controlls (for a car) that they are looking > to get rid of? I am looking to buy some cheap and not pay bucko bucks > for, they like to rip the disabled off! LOL > > If anyone has any they would like to sell lemme know! Please email me > oichick621@... > > Bon > > > > === > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Hey jumpshrimp ( i think thats your email) I tried to reply to you buy my pc sucks and i lost your email, so if your on here please email me again...i didnt want you thinking I ignored ya...sorry! ~Bon > Hi! Anyone have any hand controlls (for a car) that they are looking > to get rid of? I am looking to buy some cheap and not pay bucko bucks > for, they like to rip the disabled off! LOL > > If anyone has any they would like to sell lemme know! Please email me > oichick621@y... > > Bon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well I still work but have alot of numbness especially in my right leg and foot. I just bought a new car but didn't ask what it would cost to get hand controls at some point. I did already have one wreck from not feeling the brake. I am so beat down from working two jobs I just don't know how much more I can do! Tamara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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