Funding Sources for Driving Evaluations and Adaptive Equipment

At Fitness to Drive, we believe that cost should not be a barrier to safe mobility and independence. Many individuals and families are surprised to learn that funding assistance may be available for driving evaluations, rehabilitation services, and adaptive driving equipment. In fact, approximately 50% of our clients receive funding for services through a third party source.

Funding for Older Adult Driving Evaluations

Fitness to Drive proudly partners with several organizations that help cover the cost of driving evaluations for older adults.

We currently hold contracts with:

• Rocky Mountain PACE, Innovage, and TruPACE

• PPACG-AAA (Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging) serving El Paso, Teller, and Park counties

• The Veterans Administration

These partnerships allow eligible older adults to access professional driving evaluations that support continued independence, safety, and community mobility.

Funding for Youth and Young Adults

For younger drivers, funding may also be available through programs that support education, employment, and independence. Fitness to Drive has received funding through:

• Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

• Colorado Medicaid Waiver Case Management organizations like Foothills Gateway, Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS), and A&I Avenues

• County Health Programs

These resources can help qualified individuals access driving evaluations, training, and related services.

Assistance with Adaptive Driving Equipment

For clients who require hand controls, steering aids, left-foot accelerators, wheelchair loading systems, or other adaptive driving equipment, grant funding may also be available. Support may come from:

• Community organizations like The Independence Center

• Nonprofit agencies such as Friends of Man and A.V. Hunter Trust

• Private foundations like the WIN Foundation

• Diagnosis specific organizations such as the MS Society

Because funding sources and eligibility requirements vary, we encourage clients to explore all available options.

We’re Here to Help

Navigating funding programs can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. Our team is experienced in helping clients identify possible resources and understand next steps. Please contact Fitness to Drive to discuss funding options that may be available for your driving evaluation, training, or adaptive equipment needs.