But before [the deputy] could get very far with his explanation, Ms. Thomas held up her right arm. There was no phone in it. There had never been a phone in it because she has no right hand.

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    11 hours ago

    “suicide knob” is a classic device I’ve seen before. They were popular in the 60s or so. Named as such because they had a knack for snapping off. It’s still in use for people with various disabilities. However, it’s not especially hard to steer with one hand. I probably went 4 years after the driving test using only one hand with a palm spin. But then I got a car with a slightly slicker, heavier steering wheel and it didn’t work so well.