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What's On at At Get Going Live! 2013, Saturday 13 July, Donington Park

2 days and counting..! Here's the Drive-From-Wheelchair vehicles we have for you to test-drive at Get Going Live! on Saturday...Sirus Automotive's 'I-Can' VW Caddy, and Wrightington Mobility Centre's Chrysler Voyager and Mercedes Vito.



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Added by Get Going Live! on July 11, 2013 at 8:00 — No Comments

Free Adapted Motoring Event For Young/Newly Disabled People: Get Going Live! 2013

Reasons to come to Get Going Live! 2013: 

You’ll get to drive a range of standard production cars with ‎#adaptations, including ‎#drive-from-‎#wheelchair models, on a circuit at ‎#Donington Park that includes the historic Heritage Loop, which was once part of the…

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Added by Get Going Live! on July 8, 2013 at 7:56 — No Comments

Exciting driving event for young people with disabilities

Saturday 13 July at Donington Park – and it’s free!

All the help you need to get into the driving seat

If you are a young person with a disability and over 14 years you are probably dreaming about learning to drive – and even more exciting, getting your first car.  But where do you…

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Added by Get Going Live! on July 5, 2013 at 16:14 — No Comments

Imagine driving a car at Donington Park – even before your first driving lesson

If you are a young disabled person over 14 years of age you can make this a reality at an exciting one-day driving event taking place on Saturday 13 July at the Donington Park Launch Pad, Derbyshire. If you’re newly disabled returning to driving this event is for you too.

You’ll get to drive a range of standard production cars with adaptations, including…

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Added by Get Going Live! on June 25, 2013 at 15:03 — No Comments

Get Going Live Put Me In The Driving Seat by Stephanie Leaf

Hello my name is Stephanie Leaf. I am 21 years old. In October 2011 I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia. Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare inherited disease that causes nervous system damage and movement problems. This damage results in awkward, unsteady movements and impaired sensory functions.

In the past 4 years I used a wheelchair more and now I am currently…

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Added by Get Going Live! on June 24, 2013 at 13:39 — No Comments

Motorsport Star at Get Going Live! 2013

Britain’s youngest disabled person to be awarded a motorsport racing licence will be attending the Get Going Live! driving event on Saturday 13 July at Donington Park, to share his experiences and inspire young and newly disabled…

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Added by Get Going Live! on June 14, 2013 at 14:12 — No Comments

Driving – A Blog Post by Disability Hacker

Like most people reaching 17 years I was eager to learn to drive. I wanted to go where they want to go, Cerebral Palsy (CP) has never changed my aspirations. My dad had been trying to prepare me to learn to drive long before the thought of driving was in my head, he encouraged me to play computer games…

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Added by Get Going Live! on May 28, 2013 at 10:15 — No Comments

Competition To Win an Adapted Skid Car Experience!

The D&S Events Skid Car experience at Donington Park uses an automatic skid car that has been adapted using push / pull hand controls and a steering ball - a great way to perfect your driving techniques. As you learn under- and over-steer at slower speeds, a variety of tests will be set as the instructor varies the road surface from wet roads through to black…

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Added by Get Going Live! on May 22, 2013 at 11:36 — No Comments

The Driver Test Station by Autoadapt will be at Get Going Live! 2013

The Driver Test Station by Autoadapt will be at Get Going Live! 2013

Do I get to drive? What kind of assistance do I need to drive? Can I drive that car? Will I ever be able to drive again? These questions are not easily answered.

Developed by …

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Added by Get Going Live! on April 23, 2013 at 11:32 — No Comments

Get Going Live! 2013....FREE Event That Puts Young Disabled in the Driver’s Seat

Registration is now open for an exciting one-day event that will help young disabled or newly disabled people to start driving and plan for their first adapted car.



Get Going Live! takes place on Saturday 13 July at the Donington Park Launch Pad, Derbyshire. 



Launched in 2011, this free…

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Added by Get Going Live! on April 10, 2013 at 10:57 — No Comments

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