Motor vehicle accident survivors with spinal cord injuries will have a long period of rehabilitation ahead of them, but there are technologies in development that might make the process a little bit easier.

After becoming a quadriplegic from a racing accident 15 years ago, a Nevada man will get the chance to enjoy one of his favorite hobbies again. Engineers at a Colorado company have modified a Corvette Stingray to allow individuals with paralysis to drive. Once the man received a call from the company to come and test drive the modified sports car, he jumped at the opportunity and was on his way to Colorado.

How can modifications to a vehicle allow an individual with paralysis in all limbs to drive? The high-tech vehicle uses a helmet outfitted with sensors to detect the movements of a driver, allowing turning and steering by tilting the head.

In addition to advanced sensors, speed and acceleration can be controlled by blowing and sucking into a tube. After the paralyzed Nevada man successfully test drove the vehicle, the company responsible for developing the car wants to show off their invention at the Long Beach Grand Prix by doing an exhibition lap.

One of the primary goals of rehabilitation from a spinal cord injury is to regain as much independence as possible, for both physical and mental health. Fortunately, technologies that allow individuals with spinal cord injuries to gain a greater level of independence are becoming more popular.

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