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D&D Automotive 
48 Highway 99S
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
541-942-4839
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Email: larry@cottagegroveautorepair.com
Monday-Friday 8-5



 

 

Larry has been recognized in all forms of media as an expert in his trade and true hero. You can learn about Larry’s amazing story as shared through the sources below.



TELEVISION COVERAGE


This section includes news stories that have appeared on both national and regional television news programs. Video interviews include both studio and onsite recordings at both Larry's repair shop, D&D Automotive, and Cottage Grove Speedway, located in Cottage Grove, Oregon.

August 3, 2007: CBS (KVAL) Interview at D&D Automotive

June 15, 2007: CBS (KVAL) News at Noon) Larry Woody talks about being "Hometown Hero of the Year"

March 9, 2007:  CBS Evening News (National)- Blind Auto Mechanic Feels His Way Around 


INTERNET COVERAGE


These are articles written by bloggers, e-zine writers and other Internet journalists who have highlighted Larry and his successes.

August 27, 2007: Shining Stars

March 27, 2007: Blind auto mechanic hires deaf assistant

March 23, 2007: Charity Focus.org- Daily GOOD

March 20, 2007: abcnews- Blind Mechanic Hires Deaf Assistant

March 20, 2007: Blind Mechanic Hires Deaf Assistant

March 20, 2007: See No Engine, Hear No Motor: Blind Mechanic Hires Deaf Assistant

March 19, 2007: Visually Impaired car mechanic hires a deaf employee

March 19, 2007: AP Press Release, orig. text: Blind Auto Mechanic Hires Deaf Assistant

March 8, 2007: General: GOD BLESS YOU LARRY


RADIO COVERAGE


Here you can enjoy an interview with Rich Hallstrom on KKNW 1150AM (Seattle, WA). The show, 'Motivation with a Purpose', was aired on May 14, 2011. 

Click here to play the interview 

PRINT MEDIA COVERAGE


Here you’ll find newspaper and magazine articles featuring Larry Woody's story. The Cottage Grove Sentinel's coverage begins with news of Larry's head on collision on Interstate 5.

Summer, 2008: Trial Lawyer- My Story After losing my sight, I was able to get on with my life thanks to Oregon’s courts

June 20, 2007: Cottage Grove Sentinel- Former racer, now blind, drives 2 laps around race track

March 24, 2007: The Providence Journal- Blind mechanic feels it’s an honor to work

March 20, 2007: The Oregonian- Being blind has not robbed him of vision

March 19, 2007: Eugene Register Guard- His drive is the key, Under the hood, even behind the wheel, Larry Woody excels without sight

March 7, 2007: Cottage Grove Sentinel- D&D mechanic gets national attention

February 21, 2007: Cottage Grove Sentinel-  Mechanic, apprentice find common ground at D&D Automotive

August 20, 2003: Cottage Grove Sentinel- Former Racer Gives Fans a Real Sight



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