By Adam Folk
Staff Writer
The Augusta Chronicle
June 6, 2010
Rodney Dreaden was full of anxiety -- or as the Indiana native puts it, "jitters" -- the first time he took to the road after the accident that severed his spinal cord.
He edged into traffic on Augusta West Parkway and headed toward Washington Road, his hands and elbow working the levers and buttons that replaced the actions his feet once performed.
"I don't know how to explain it," Dreaden said. "It was like getting some part of my life back."
For the millions of handicapped, regaining the ability to operate a vehicle can be a liberating experience.
It certainly was for Dreaden. About four years ago, driving caused him to lose the use of his legs and left him with only minimal use of his hands and arms.
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