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Preventive Maintenance Inspections: Keep Your Wheelchair Van Working Properly
Next to buying a home, purchasing a vehicle is typically one of life’s biggest investments. Accessible vehicles play a vital role in enabling independence and facilitating daily travel for both drivers and wheelchair passengers. Ensuring the smooth operation of the van’s wheelchair ramp and other adaptive equipment is crucial for preventing repair issues and maximizing
Getting Back Behind the Wheel
by Amy Lane, OTR/L, CDRS, and Guy A. Hanford Originally published in the Amputee Coalition’s magazine, InMotion in 2012, Reproduced with permission. Visit the Amputee Coalition to learn more about this great organization. Driving a vehicle is an independent living skill we often take for granted. People who have temporarily or permanently lost the ability
Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists – What Are They?
With the last of the baby boomers turning 60 within the next few years, America’s aging population is accelerating rapidly, with projections indicating a significant surge in the next decade. By 2030, it’s anticipated that around 53 million individuals will be in their seventies and still holding driver’s licenses. This trend underscores the growing demand
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Researching Your Wheelchair Van: Conversion Types
What kind of accessible vehicle meets your needs. This blog discusses entry, ramps, and accessibility features for people with disabilities.
Getting In and Out of a Vehicle Made Easier
Custom Seating Solutions for Drivers and Passengers For individuals facing difficulties entering and exiting vehicles, a little extra maneuverability can significantly improve accessibility for daily commutes. These challenges, whether or not a wheelchair is used, often stem from issues with balance, strength, and flexibility, making the transition into and out of a vehicle a daunting
10 Tips to Winterize Your Accessible Vehicle
Follow these top ten tips to winterizing your accessible vehicle to stay safe on the road during the winter months.
New Toyota Hybrid Wheelchair Vans Available for Pre-Order
Major Conversion Manufacturers Bring Toyota Hybrid to the Mobility Vehicle Market Two of the largest wheelchair van manufacturers in the mobility industry are now taking pre-orders on their uniquely different Toyota Sienna Hybrid wheelchair vans. Let’s take a look at these two exciting additions to the mobility vehicle marketplace. VMI Toyota Sienna Hybrid AWD with
Tips for Buying Used Wheelchair Vans for Sale
1. Vehicle Conditions to Consider When looking for your first wheelchair van, it may be a surprise to learn the cost of purchasing one is going to be more than what was expected. That’s because the conversion process can add up to $30,000 to the cost of a vehicle depending on the equipment being added.
Foldout Ramps vs. Infloor Ramps for Wheelchair Accessibility
The type of ramp installed on a wheelchair van is one of the most critical features to consider when making your purchase. When researching different wheelchair vans for sale for you or your family, you will soon discover there are many different makes, models, and conversions to choose from. One of the most distinct differences
NMEDA MQAP Accreditation for Manufacturers
National Mobility Equipment Association (NMEDA) Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program (MQAP) For manufacturers of wheelchair accessible vans, the NMEDA MQAP program provides additional assurance to their customers that the vehicles being built for physically challenged riders or drivers meet certain quality standards created by peer group experts in the mobility industry. Whether it’s a minivan converted
Mobility Solutions Tool for Researching Today’s Wheelchair Van Options
Exploring wheelchair vans for sale to help get you get back on the road just got a lot easier. The Mobility Solutions tool is a comprehensive online resource to help people learn more about accessible vehicles and the variety of wheelchair driving options available to drive from a wheelchair. With this tool you can explore
The Next Generation of Wheelchair Accessible Minivans and SUVs
Over the past decade, minivan models have brought us multimedia entertainment, satellite radio, GPS navigation, keyless start, backup cameras, parking sensors, and a whole lot more. The latest in minivan technology and entertainment options from ten years ago have now become standard features. The 2010 generation of vehicles promoted electronic gadgets that added value, fun,
Transfer Seats Are Helping Many Drivers Maintain an Independent Lifestyle
Being able to drive is often one of the most important things people living with a disability want to continue doing in order to remain independent. Fortunately, transfer seats offer an ideal solution that can help those who use a wheelchair and have the ability to drive keep their independent lifestyle. Specially designed ‘6-way’ transfer
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