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FIA DISABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY COMMISSION
The FIA has created the Disability and Accessibility Commission (DAA) to ensure accessible participation of disabled people across all areas of motor sport.
The purpose of the DAA is to facilitate the safe participation of disabled people in all areas of motor sport by creating a more inclusive environment that supports and encourages disabled people to become involved in the sport. Made up of representatives from Sport Member Clubs as well as independent experts in their field, the DAA is committed to improving safety for disabled drivers, in coordination with the FIA specialised Commissions, implementing any actions contributing to improving the comprehensiveness and quality of adaptations for drivers with disabilities. The DAA also promotes knowledge sharing and best practices between Clubs and other relevant organisations to promote the concept that motor sport is for everyone.
Licences for participants with disabilities - Sport
Any person with an acquired or congenital disability and who, in the opinion of their national medical commission (where applicable) or of a doctor designated by the ASN, does not fulfil the conditions for obtaining an International Driver’s Licence, may apply to obtain an International Driver’s Licence if all the conditions stated in the relevant sections of Appendix L to the International Sporting Code are fulfilled, and Article 18 in particular.
Vehicle Adaptations Guidelines
The Vehicle Adaptation Guidelines contain general guidance regarding the adaptation of motor sport vehicles for mobility-impaired competitors.
These Guidelines are intended to only provide recommendations with the best practices for vehicle adaptations and do not have regulatory value.
Racing with an adapted car - Sport
To race in international competitions included on the International Sporting Calendar or where specifically stipulated in the regulations, an FIA Certificate of Adaptations (COA) is required to ensure the adapted vehicle is safe and in compliance.
The COA application form must be sent at least two months prior to the competition in which the driver intends to compete.
The detailed procedure is available in Article 18.3 of Appendix L to the International Sporting Code.
FIA Certificate of Adaptations / Examples of Technical Dossier
The Adaptations Working Group has successfully evaluated competition vehicles from different disciplines to issue Certificates of Adaptations.
Here, you will find technical dossiers compiled by the group, specifically focusing on these vehicles. The adaptations have been carefully assessed to ensure that they are safe, customised to individual needs, and do not provide the competitors with any performance advantage.
It is important to note that these examples are not exhaustive and that they serve as best practices for drivers and adaptation experts.
Practice of motor sport for International Driver’s Licence holders with disabilities - Sport
Appendix L to the International Sporting Code also provides full details to ensure safe practice of the sport for participants with disabilities, with details on emergency management, requirements for egress on live circuits or stages as well as conditions should additional assistance be required.
Universal symbol for non-ambulant drivers
To ensure that marshals, rescue teams and any other officials are aware that the driver may require a different type of assistance, mainly in case of emergency, non-ambulant drivers must affix the sticker to the name or number on the racing car.
Disabled Mentoring Programme
In 2025, the FIA and the Disability and Accessibility Commission launched a mentoring programme for disabled people in motorsport, with the support of One Up One Down.
Applications will be processed in February-March of each year. If you are interested in finding out more about being a mentor or mentee, please contact disability@fia.com.
Disabled Portraits
The FIA showcases individuals breaking down barriers through short films. This campaign shares the stories of disabled people involved in different areas of Motorsport with the ambition of inspiring more disabled people to join our sport.
The Story of Andres: a paraplegic F1scrutineer from Mexico
The Story of Nikhil: a paraplegic rally driver from Kenya
The Story of Fabio: a paraplegic kart racer from Italy
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Disabled Motoring
Over 1 billion people in the world live with some form of disability. The FIA values people with disabilities who make up a vital part of our communities.
For the huge number among them who need or want to travel by car, finding information about what is available to help them in different regions or countries can be difficult and sometimes impossible.
Non-discrimination laws and policies have reduced barriers to independent mobility, notably the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. However, anyone with a disability needs to be confident before they set out that every stage in a journey will be manageable.
The FIA Disabled Motoring website provides access to information on facilities and options for people with disabilities travelling by car in different countries around the world. It is based on data collected from FIA Member Clubs and ITF Member States around the globe.
The website is also a resource for everyone travelling outside of their own country who are unsure about the rules and conditions for disabled drivers. It answers questions such as: “am I allowed to drive here?”, “where can I park?”, “can I rent a car?”.
The disabled motoring website illustrates how the FIA and its global community of Members are working to improve access to mobility for all road users and provide a pathway to motorsport through the work of the Disability and Accessibility Commission.
Secretary General of the ITF Young Tae Kim said:
“This website is a welcome and meaningful step to reduce the many unnecessary hassles that can come with having specific needs. It will help to empower people with disabilities to lead their lives as they wish. The benchmark for a good transport system is whether it provides every one of us with easy access to the things we need in our daily lives.”
FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission President, Nathalie McGloin said:
“The Disabled Motoring website is such a valuable resource for travelling disabled drivers. We’ve been in need of something like this for a long time so I’m very excited that the FIA and ITF have taken the lead on this important subject. I am keen to watch the website develop as we add more scope to what it can offer. But for now, I am looking forward to using this database the next time I drive to Paris for an FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission meeting.”