Sharron has poly neuropathy, which affects her mobility. She also has a daughter, Rebecca, with a disability, Fragile X Syndrome, so a car is vital for their day-to-day life.

She approached Mittagong Mazda principal Lee Beresford to see if he could help.

Mr Beresford was more than willing, paying the costs for her Mazda to be fitted with hand controls.

Mr Beresford said it was an opportunity for him to give back and to help this family.

Car modifications enable people who difficulty driving to drive safely and competently.

Many people, who have lost a limb, have chronic pain, a neurological condition or a spinal cord injury are able to drive again.

Ms Carrington said poly neuropathy greatly affected her mobility. restricting not walking but also driving a car and her independence.

“It has caused the progressive reduction of feeling in both my feet to the point where I can no longer drive a car safely because I cannot feel the pedals,” she said.

“I am also unable to walk for great distances or long periods of time because my feet swell and become inflamed.”

Living in Berrima, a car is necessary for Sharron to get her and Rebecca to appointments.

Driving also gives the small family independence for grocery shopping, going to the library, and taking the dog to the park.

Ms Carrington said they couldn’t do even the simplest of tasks before the car was modified.

“We used to be able to drive to the park with our dog, Jessie to enjoy ourselves and relax,” she said.

“Now we are unable to do the simplest activity because we must rely on others to transport us to places at their convenience.”

Modifying the car so that Ms Carrington can drive it using her hands has given her freedom back.