How do you find an adapted vehicle? Is it affordable? Good questions!
Day to day living should never be put on hold because it is difficult to get around. Every day, vehicles are being adapted to make mobility much less difficult for the physically challenged.
Finding a dealer for this sort of equipment is an important first step. You are looking for a proven track record of quality and good customer service. Being a member of the industry’s Quality Assurance Program, or QAP, is a great first step. Does the dealer have written agreements with the manufacturers of the mobility equipment to both sell and service the adaptive equipment? Do they have local sales and service facilities with technicians trained by the manufacturers to service the adaptive equipment and accessible vehicles after the sale? You are not just buying pieces of metal. You are buying a relationship with someone who will make sure that metal provides the correct solution to the need you are looking to fill, and to keep that solution working for as long as possible.
A minivan with a lowered floor and ramp provides the easiest form of transportation for individuals in wheelchairs. With the push of a button, the van opens the door, deploys the wheelchair ramp and lowers to the ground for easy entry or exit. Another push of the button stows thee ramp, closes the door and raises the van to driving height. Easily secure the individual and wheelchair and you’re off! With access from the side or rear of the vehicle, and custom ramp, seat and securement options, the vehicle can be customized to your wants and needs.
Make it work for you! There is absolutely no need to have a van or other kind of vehicle that looks clumsy on the outside and has equipment on the inside that takes up too much space. New technology has the mobility equipment hidden from the outside and space-efficient on the inside. The mobility dealer will ensure that each and every piece of equipment is precisely made for you and tailored to your specific needs. Options are plentiful. Talk to your local mobility dealer to find the best van or equipment choice for you!
While dedicating a bit of time towards researching options, you will even find several other affordable means of transportation. For example, if you prefer getting around in a scooter or wheelchair, why not look into getting a scooter or wheelchair lift for your vehicle? The swing-arm style scooter lift uses a mechanical arm which is securely attached to the vehicle. A strap attaches to the scooter (or even a wheelchair) by using a docking tool which comes from the manufacturer. Now that it is in place, the lift can raise or lower an unoccupied scooter or wheelchair with ease as it derives its energy from the car’s battery. It is as simple as that! There are no hidden secrets…just easier transportation so you can live the life you want to live.
The platform-style lift is yet another option that exists to make transportation much easier. As the name states, it uses a platform to raise or lower an unoccupied scooter or wheelchair. Just maneuver the platform to rest on the ground, drive the wheelchair or scooter on the platform, and then watch as it is secured to the platform by just pushing a button and then lifted off the ground and into the vehicle. If you want it out of the vehicle, just push another button to set it outside and release it. You can drive the scooter or wheelchair onto the platform from either side or it will not affect the device’s ability to transfer it into the vehicle. So once again, yet another simple solution towards getting out and about with much more ease!
What if you wish to stay in your wheelchair or scooter as it is transferred into the vehicle? Rest assured there are other options available to suit your individual needs.There are platforms designed to allow any individual to enter or exit a vehicle in their wheelchair while being able to fully support their weight in a safe manner. Maybe you are worried about the amount of space that is left inside the vehicle when the wheelchair lift is included. Once again, fret not! There is an under-vehicle lift that attaches to the frame of a full sized van on the passenger side. It does not change the looks of the van at all, but does its job of providing complete access to the vehicle, while leaving plenty of space for all the passengers in the van.
Who wouldn’t want to take advantage of these new forms of transportation! These are just a few examples of what can be found while looking for adaptive vehicles. But, don’t forget! Choosing a mobility dealer is the important first step….make your decision not only on price, but also the quality of work they have performed in the past and are still capable of performing for you. For more information please Visit : www.mobilityworks.com
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