Degenerative/Progressive Conditions

This is a category of diseases or illness that in most cases are expected to worsen over time. Some of these conditions can be slowed by medical therapy. It is very important to monitor function as symptoms evolve or progress. Careful and consistent monitoring of overall function is critical to safe driving ability.

Examples of conditions that fall into this category include:

• Parkinson’s Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

Driving Recommendations for each of these diagnoses must be based on your current and future abilities. It is possible that you can continue to drive safely by using auto adaptive equipment and/or techniques may be recommended to increase function and safety.