Tesla is pure love ❤️ So happy for you, Justin!

Good pick for a repost 🫶🎉

My son Justin just shared his story. As his dad, I want to add mine. Justin has cerebral palsy and reduced peripheral vision on his right side. His attitude and approach to life help him meet those challenges head-on. Still, his mom and I have always worried about his safety on the road and his independence. When EVs first arrived, I looked for a car that could help offset those challenges. We tried a Jaguar I-Pace, thinking a premium vehicle would make parking and lane-keeping easier. Two weeks later an older woman hit him broadside—he never saw her coming. We fixed the car, but a few more minor fender-benders followed (none his fault—other drivers suddenly changing lanes). Justin never received a ticket, yet the incidents still affected our insurance. Then a friend in California who owned a Model S told me about Tesla’s driver-assistance systems and the rapid progress they were making with Autopilot. As a pilot myself, that idea resonated deeply. We sold the I-Pace and bought a Model Y Performance. The only real issue we had was ordering it with low-profile tires and larger rims—Justin bent a few of them on potholes. He joined the FSD Beta and has been testing every update since. For his mom and me, Full Self-Driving simply makes Justin a safer driver. That peace of mind is everything. A month ago Justin finally persuaded his mom to give FSD a try. She’s still on the fence… but he’s got her leaning so far she’s practically doing the limbo over it. I’ve now joined the Tesla family myself with a Model X. Justin’s brother also bought a Model X. Even though he owns a Porsche Turbo, he and his wife prefer to supervise their X as it takes them places rather than drive their sporty car. As I age, my own capabilities will diminish. I want to hold onto my independence as long as I can. I still remember how painful it was to take my dad’s car keys away in his later years. I want to stay safe for my family the same way Justin wants to stay safe for his. I’m proud of Justin for so many things—the way he shows up in his community, his uplifting attitude, and the real difference he makes. Tesla didn’t just build safer vehicles. They changed our family’s world. Thank you, Justin. And thank you, Tesla

💯 keep changing and making the world a better place for people with limitation who just will Not give up on living ! What a wonderful thing … blessings to you brother ✌️

Thanks for your story, Justin❤️ Tesla is changing things how we live and what we’re able to do even if something wasn’t possible earlier. Big!

You’re so welcome. I am all about spreading the word of how Tesla has changed my life in hopes of others to demo drive a Tesla and see for themselves.

Same for me. The enablement of freedom for many with some health challenges is the most under recognized aspect of Tesla FSD that @elonmusk and his teams have created.

Love, love, love this ❤️🙌🦋

Hi Justin, did you have to get a left foot accelerator installed in your Tesla’s?

Good evening Ebony. With extremely hard work, I was able to gain strength in my right foot to drive pushing the gas pedal. I was able to drive normal and didn’t need the left foot accelerator pedal. Even though FSD drives me everywhere, In parking lot situations, I am able to depress the gas pedal perfectly fine.

Truly life changing and giving so much freedom of movement to so many people. Makes me very glad to read this. Glad to have you in our Tesla community Justin!

Tesla is going to be recognized as an accessibility product. I’m sure of it.! I’m very happy for you.

Thank you so much. 😊 it’s only time it is recognized as an accessibility vehicle. Leave it to Tesla to think of physically challenged people… aka Cybercab. On the buttons, they have braille inscribed on them.