Furthermore, the same study reveals that the car drivers have more work trips, even when controlling for degree of disability.
Moreover, they have a higher fulfilment of travel needs, especially in regard to leisure travels.
The focus groups interviews show that the fulfilment of travel needs is essential for the quality of life. Moreover, the study shows that the private car has qualities beyond the fulfilment of travel needs, like control over one’s own life, self-confidence and joy.
The project has also revealed weaknesses in the regulations for assigning support for car purchase, for car adjustments, and for public car transport service trips.
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Mobility and welfare among people with physical disabilities
The project reported here has studied the role of the car for mobility and welfare among people with mobility and physical impairments in Sweden and barriers for car use. A questionnaire study shows that there is a linkage between driving a car on a regular basis and degree of disability.
