Breaking Barriers
To learning to drive
We deliver equity and inclusivity within driving tuition through tailored solutions for every individual.
Follow our mission to bridge the mobility gap
The Barriers 🚧
Understanding the growing barrier to mobility in the modern world.
of 17-25 year olds now don't hold a Full Driving License, the highest number on record.
Less 17-20 year old full license holders than there was 30 years ago.
of non-drivers list ‘Cost of Driving Lessons’ for their primary reason for having not learnt to drive.
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Breaking Every Barrier
"We do not consider there to be any barrier to driving that we cannot remove for the individual experiencing it."
“Your Own Journey adapted their car to accommodate my disability. They talked to me about a variety of adaption options and helped me to work out which would be the best combination for me”
“My learning disability was a huge barrier to me beginning driving lessons. Your Own Journey helped me to understand where my worries lie, and worked with me on solutions to make them manageable...”
“I am my mum’s full time carer. It would make both of our lives much easier if I could drive to appointments... Your Own Journey helped me to find respite carers for my mum to make learning to drive possible for me”
“I’m 19 and I have just left the care system... Your Own Journey helped me to find support and funding for care-leavers like my to cover the cost of a big chunk of my lessons...”
“I’m a single mum to a new baby and I don’t have any family nearby to help me out. Your Own Journey made it possible to bring my baby in the car during my driving lessons...”
Our Methodology
Professional Referrals
We accept referrals from professionals such as social workers, health professionals, and support workers for potential learners who would benefit from our work.
Referral Review Panel
A panel made up of staff, trustees and volunteers will review each case to assess the level of need and the foreseeable benefits for each candidate.
Accepted Cases
Accepted cases are matched with an Instructor and a support worker who will form a team to support that learner through their journey to driving.
Specialist
Instructor
Training
Every instructor undergoes in-house onboarding covering Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and understanding specific learning needs.
Our Core Values
"Understanding common learning needs and disabilities is the core of our onboarding training."