Want Info On Drivers License - Cerebral Palsy Message Board

halfounze · 09-09-2007, 11:42 AM

Hi,
my name is preston. i have spastic diplegia due to a preemie birth. i am 32 years old trying to get my license for the first time. i have 2 kids and now have a good job that i need to get to and from on my own. ive been through every obstacle to get my license and have been pushed in another direction every time. i had my permit and went to the dmv to take my behind the wheel test and when they saw the way i walked told me i was unable to take the test until i get an evaluation form filled out. so i took the form to my dr. and she told me she couldnt fill it out cause a neurologist needs to fill it out. well i am having a hard time finding a neurologist who accept medi-cal. i dont know where to look or what to ask or who to talk to about this matter. i would greatly appreciate any advice or info on this matter. i know how to drive i've owned cars before. i just need to be pointed in the right direction of where to start looking.
preston

timryanme · 10-21-2007, 11:43 PM

Preston,
My son just turned 17 and we also had a hard time, His regular doctor filled out the form you are refering to. It does not need to be a neuro. Do you have any doctors that see you? If so they can fill it out. After that we went 4 times to take the test and each time he failed, with no real reason why. Finally I demanded that a supervisor give him his test, he passed with no problems. Before I got the supervisor, many people suggested taking him to a near bye small town. They do driving test, sometimes only once or twice a week, but seem to be more sensitive. Let me know how it goes. My son uses no special equipment to drive although he does use a wheel chair in his daily life. He to has spastic dyplisia from a premature birth.
good luck Ryan's Mom!

raeam · 12-20-2007, 03:16 PM

I hope you get your license. I've been trying for a long time to find someone who is willing to teach me and give me another chance to try driving. Moneywise its hard but hopefully I will get my chance.

Marie5656 · 12-26-2007, 07:57 PM

Preston
I do not have CP, but have worked for many years with people with disabilities. Here where I live there is a Rehab Center. Part of what they do is evaluate people in your position to determine if they are , in fact, able to drive..checking reflexes and other factors. They then help the person determine if they would need any adaptive equipment, or could be ok with regular controls. Do you have a place like this near you? It may help .

shawnmlb · 12-31-2007, 12:08 AM

You need to go to your rehabiilitation service there known as dors ****** ot, than go from their. you have to keep on them though otherwise youll be forgotten. when it get started though youll want to scream its not fair the crap they put you through to get a license