Handi-capped controls

[Fathertime]

  Friends,
  I have a question for those of you who may have some experience working on cages.  I need to find and install a set of hand controls for my wife so she can maintain her freedom and mobility.  We're looking on Flea Bay for used controls and have a couple of questions:
  Does any brand stand out above the rest?
  If I have a choice, should I go with a model designed for a specific car, or do the "Universal" models really work?  I've always been of the opinion that "universal" was short for Universal problems mounting, not just for this, but most things in life.
  What about when the non-handicapped partner tries to use the vehicle?  Any issues there?
  Any other suggestions or comments that I may have missed?
  Oh, My wife rides the Valk with Me, so now its Valk related!

  TIA
  Fathertime

[sugerbear]

my son uses a universal mount. he's had it in 4 trucks and 2 cars, it works very well for him. he's thirty and has lots a of hand strength.


hope this helps good luck

[Valker]

My grandfather built his own hand controls in the 1940s, but he was pretty sharp. Wish I could offer some help other than the fact he drove the rest of his life, and my son, who has one artificial leg, drives a standard car and bike.
Where are you located? In Texas, the Texas Rehabilitation Commission (usually a local office) keeps up with stuff like this.