Roadway to Independence

Driving provides independence. It enables us to obtain the necessities in life such as groceries, medications and attend medical appointments. It allows us to visit our families and friends and engage in social activities that we enjoy. It is important for our physical and mental well-being.

What if that privilege is denied to you or taken away?

Driving is both a mental and physical activity. There is potential for causing death, bodily injury, and property damage. Drivers must be prepared to make responsible driving decisions that will enhance human safety.

Do any of the following apply to you?

• Do you have concerns about whether or not driving is still safe for yourself, a parent, or a loved one?
• Do you have difficulty applying pressure to the brake pedal or can't feel if you are on the gas or brake?
• Do you put the car in park at a traffic light because it is difficult for you to maintain that pressure on the pedal?
• Do you have an amputation of your right leg or either of your arms?
• Do you have a spinal cord injury and have impaired or no use of your lower extremities?
• Do you have weakness from a stroke on one side of your body or have difficulty communicating?
• Do you have Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscle Atrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinsons, Arthritis, or any physical weakness or impairment that limits your mobility?
• Do you have anxiety about being behind the wheel?
• Do you have challenges with learning a new activity or require specialized instruction from someone who understands you and your needs?
• Are you a parent that dreads teaching their teen how to drive?

At Roadway to Independence, we will perform a comprehensive assessment to get a baseline of your physical, visual and cognitive abilities. If you have a license, we head out on the road in your neighborhood, where you are most familiar. If you need adaptive equipment, you will have the opportunity to try it out. We will make recommendations based on your abilities what the next step will be.

Further training will be provided to teach use of adaptive equipment, review defensive driving strategies, provide driving remediation, and reinforce safe driving skills.

We will help you through the process of obtaining a permit, driver license or getting the necessary endorsements to use adaptive equipment.

From assessing seniors or individuals with a recently acquired medical condition (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury) for driver safety, to teaching individuals with physical and cognitive limitations or new drivers the skills necessary to become a conscientious defensive driver, Roadway to Independence is able to assist you. If driving retirement is recommended, we will help you to identify alternative means of transportation to allow you to continue to be as independent as possible.

Customer Reviews

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Alex P

I worked with Angela to get an evaluation for hand controls. She was very professional and knowledge about all of the equipment needed for me to drive. I really appreciate all she has done to give me independence.

Katie B

Angela with Roadway To Independence helped me learn how to operate hand controls. She was with me from the evaluation all the way to the fitting of my own car with adaptive equipment. She is a great communicator. I felt supported, listened to and understood by Angela. She gave the me confidence I needed to gain independence.

Andy H

I worked with Angie to get hand controls installed in my vehicle. She was great to work with through the whole process, including training, DMV paperwork, road test, and device installation. I especially appreciated the extra help with over-complicated DMV processes. Training (driving) was excellent as well. I was able to get real practice with two different styles of hand controls, without wasting time relearning the basics of driving. Overall, highly recommend! Driving is very important to me and I'm so happy have this freedom back.

Tiffany B (Harlow R)

Angie was great! She worked well with my daughter that is on the Autism Spectrum. I was not sure that my daughter would get over her fear of driving but she did! My daughters confidence was boosted and she gained a tremendous amount of road knowledge working with Ang! I would highly recommend Angie to anyone that has a child that is anxious about driving! **these lessons gave me peace of mind knowing that my daughter is now more confident and relaxed on the road**

Ashley T

I really like driving with Angie because she creates a comfortable environment in which I know if I make mistakes while on the road, she will kindly explain what I did wrong and tell me how to fix it. As someone who will cry very easily from harsh criticism, with Angie I don't have to worry because she is very nice and down-to-earth.

Delia O (Angel O)

Angela. helped and supported my son a lot in the process of taking his driving test. She was kind, responsible, and dedicated to teaching. I recommended them, excellent agency! She helped me with patience, respect and encouraged me a lot. I thank Angela and Roadway for helping me complete my goals. Angela was great!!!!

Noemi G

My training/experience with Angela from Roadway to Independence was hands down PHENOMENAL! She was not only extremely patient, but professional, courteous, and compassionate. She took her time training me with multiple different hand controls until I found the one that suited me best! To say that she is awesome at what she does is a complete understatement! With her knowledge and expertise of hand controls/adaptive equipment it was pretty easy to make the best decision based on my comfort level and finances. If you're looking for an instructor for driving lessons LOOK NO FURTHER, if you have little or no driving experience, she will make you feel like a pro by the time you are done! I'm so glad I chose this co. and you will be too! Good luck guys, and thanks so much Angie you were awesome!

Mark K

When I first contacted Angela she explained the whole process of getting adaptive driving controls in great detail, which was alot more details than I expected. It took me almost 1&1/2 years to secure the funding but when I got it Angela was right there and we got the process started. She worked with me to make sure the paperwork was all in order as quickly as possible. The driving with the controls in her car were intimidating at first but she explained everything very well and made me feel so comfortable that things went very smooth and very quick from start to test to installation of equipment. It is so great to work with someone that is so knowledgeable of the process that makes it so smooth. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Angela and her company ROADWAY TO INDEPENDENCE for anyone that is in need of this service. THANK YOU AGAIN ANGELA. You changed my life !!

Joseph R (Patrick R)

Working with Roadway and specifically Angie was an absolute pleasure. Angie was always a positive and calming influence over our son. He definitely preferred working with her over our sessions. She treated him as one of her own and took the time needed to ensure he was prepared both mentally as well as technically to achieve his goal of passing his drivers test.

Donna B (Steven B)

We were looking for a program that would help our son become a safe and more confident driver. When Roadway to Independence, specifically Angie was recommended to us; we didn't know it at the time, but we hit the JACKPOT!! Her professional and calm manner helped reduce the anxiety for Steven to help him become a more relaxed driver. I love that she tailored the training to his specific needs. He went from dreading to drive to talking about all the places he can go to now that he has his driver's license. This has been one of the best investments we have made for our son. Independence is priceless!