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New life for Yvonne Hobelsberger: Donation makes driving possible!
Thanks to donations, Yvonne Hobelsberger from Freyung-Grafenau receives a left-hand gas car after years of fighting for mobility.
New life for Yvonne Hobelsberger: Donation makes driving possible!
In house i. Yvonne Hobelsberger, a 42-year-old woman from the Freyung-Grafenau district, has been through a lot in the last five years. After a routine operation, she developed chronic nerve inflammation, which led to disability in her right leg. The consequences? A massive limitation in her mobility that made it impossible for her to drive independently. Driving was no longer conceivable for Yvonne, as the necessary modifications to her vehicle would simply have been too expensive for a disabled person. But the Schützen-Hilfe Vilshofen came to her aid and made it possible for her car to be modified into a left-hand throttle car, which meant new hope for freedom for Yvonne. The PNP reports that This step was not only a simple conversion for Yvonne, but also required her to go through a complicated bureaucratic process to obtain approval.
The modification to a left-hand throttle car allows people with limited right leg function to drive safely. There are two main types of left throttle conversions: mechanical and electronic systems. The mechanical version works by installing an additional pedal that operates the original pedal, while the electronic system works with a permanently installed pedal to the left of the brake pedal. In this way, switching between the pedals can be controlled using a button on the dashboard, which is particularly convenient. As described on Fricke disabled vehicles, This means for Yvonne that she can now regain control of her life.
Bureaucracy as a hurdle
Despite the positive turnaround through the donation and the successful conversion, the bureaucratic process turned out to be extremely laborious. Yvonne says that she had to fight with the authorities for several months to get permits for the left-hand gas car. “You need a good hand and perseverance,” is her experience. However, thanks to the support of the community and her own perseverance, she was able to overcome all the hurdles.
This story not only exemplifies the challenges that people with disabilities face, but also shows the importance of solidarity and community support. As the PNP summarizes, Yvonne now has the opportunity to participate in life again and move around independently. A small step for bureaucracy, but a big step for mobility by Yvonne Hobelsberger.